McAllen, TX — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 78501 serves a portion of McAllen, Texas, within Hidalgo County. This community is home to approximately 9,796 residents, with a median age of 36.1 years. The median household income of $63,010 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $378,060 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 50% owner-occupied and 50% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of McAllen is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 88 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 25% and an unemployment rate of 7.5%, 78501 reflects the economic character of Hidalgo County in Texas.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 9,796 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 8,884 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $63,010 | ↓ 7% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $378,060 | ↑ 25% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 88 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 7.5% | ↑ 92% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 11.6% | ↑ 2% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 25% | ↓ 29% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 36.1 yrs | ↓ 6% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 50% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 50% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 5,191 | — |