78579 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to PROGRESO, TX 78579

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 Okinawa, Japan!) and -98 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 74 feet above sea levell.

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  • 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
  • Other Stuff

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

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Schools in 78579 Zip Code

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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

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 78579 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at https://records.txdps.state.tx.us/DPS_WEB/SorNew/index.aspx. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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