78579 Zip Code Profile

78579 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Progreso, Texas. Median household income here ($18,836) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is racially diverse, younger, and mostly married couples. Looking for higher-end houses? Real estate prices here ($64,100) are significantly above average for the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro area.

The average family income here is $23,120/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 78579 is $19,352.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 78579 earn an average of $12,758/year. Women earn only $10,204/year.

880 people in 78579 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 78579? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 24.6 minutes.

The median age here is 25. There are 2,243 men and 2,337 women. The median age for men is 23 while for women the median age is 26.

To give you a sense of the community, 2,350 people (out of the 4,580 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 0 homes, and 0 businesses every day. 23 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

78579 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 26 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Guwahati, India!) and -98 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 74 feet above sea levell.

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• Almon Estates
• Country Estates HOA
• Encinos Del Norte
• Los Amigos III Condominium Association
• Parkwood Manor/Parkway Estates

• Ranchero Village
• Sacred Heart Religious Education Program
• Saddle Creek 2
• Tanglewood Subdivision

• Demographics

• Total Population: 4,580
• White Population: 4,017
• Black Population: 11
• Hispanic Population: 4,503
• Asian Population: 3
• Hawaiian Population: 4
• Indian Population: 19
• Male Population: 2,243
• Female Population: 2,337
• Median Age: 25
• Median Age of Males: 23
• Median Age of Females: 26

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: West South Central
• State: Texas
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: McAllen-Edinburg-Mission TX
• County: Hidalgo
• City: Progreso
• Longitude: -98.0
• Latitude: 26.2
• Elevation: 75 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 956

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 864
• Drive alone: 646
• Carpool: 135
• Public transit: 0
• Ride bikes or walk: 23


• Average commute time: 24.6 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 25
•    5 - 9: 137
•    10 - 14: 166
•    15 - 19: 169
•    20 - 24: 120
•    25 - 29: 36
•    30 - 34: 73
•    35 - 39: 2
•    40 - 44: 18
•    45 - 59: 40
•    60 - 89: 34
•    90 plus: 44

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $64,100
• Average Annual Household Income: $25,488
• Businesses: 33
• Employees: 245
• Annual Payroll: $5,123,000
• Average Family Income: $23,120
• Median Family Income: $18,836
• Average Income for Men: $12,758
• Average Income for Women: $10,204

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 15
• Congressional District Land Area: 10717.0
• Sr Senator: John Cornyn (R)
• Jr Senator: Ted Cruz (R)
• US House Representative: Rub?n Hinojosa (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 215
• State FIPS Code: 48

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View all schools in Progreso

Primary Schools

Progreso Early Childhood Ctr

F M Rd 1015

Progreso, TX 78579

(956) 565-0281

Progreso Pri

Fm 1015

Progreso, TX 78579

(956) 565-0281

Middle Schools

Dorothy Thompson Middle

F M Rd 1015

Progreso, TX 78579

(956) 565-6539

Progreso El

F M Rd 1015

Progreso, TX 78579

(956) 565-2679

High Schools

Progreso H S

F M Rd 1015

Progreso, TX 78579

(956) 565-4142

Student Alternative Program Incorp

F M Rd 1015

Progreso, TX 78579

(956) 565-3002

Other Schools

Hidalgo Co J J A E P

Fm Rd 1015

Progreso, TX 78579

(956) 565-3002