78579 ZIP Code, Progreso, TX
78579 is a ZIP code in Progreso, Texas in Hidalgo County. It covers 5.7 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 78596, 78570 and 78592. 2,039 people live here in 665 households. With about 358 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (68% own). Median household income is $19,172, well below the Texas median of $78,476.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Progreso, TX
- County: Hidalgo County
- Land area: 5.7 sq mi
- Population: 2,039
- Median household income: $19,172
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,039 |
| Households | 665 |
| Median household income | $19,172 |
| Income per person | $13,200 |
| Median age | 43.9 |
| Homeowners | 68.3% |
| Median home value | not published |
| Median rent | $948 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 16.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 38.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 57.4% |
| Broadband internet | 90.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 97.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 14.6% |
| $10–15K | 27.4% |
| $15–25K | 16.4% |
| $25–35K | 11.3% |
| $35–50K | 0.0% |
| $50–75K | 2.9% |
| $75–100K | 22.7% |
| $100–150K | 0.0% |
| $150–200K | 4.8% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 15.9% |
| 10–19 | 8.2% |
| 20–24 | 12.1% |
| 25–34 | 3.7% |
| 35–44 | 14.1% |
| 45–54 | 14.3% |
| 55–64 | 6.5% |
| 65–74 | 20.2% |
| 75+ | 5.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 4.3% |
| Owned outright | 56.7% |
| Rented | 28.4% |
| Vacant | 10.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 71.0% |
| Townhome | 9.8% |
| 2–4 units | 19.3% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 78579
36 business establishments with 278 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 8
- Transportation and Warehousing: 7
- Wholesale Trade: 6
- Construction: 3
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 78596 — Weslaco city, TX (3.4 mi)
- 78570 — Mercedes city, TX (6.1 mi)
- 78592 — Iglesia Antigua CDP, TX (6.4 mi)
- 78559 — La Feria city, TX (8.4 mi)
- 78537 — Donna city, TX (9 mi)
- 78599 — Weslaco city, TX (9.2 mi)
- 78516 — Alamo city, TX (11.5 mi)
- 78567 — Los Indios town, TX (13.3 mi)
Areas that include 78579
- Progreso, TX ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Progreso Lakes, TX ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Hidalgo County ZIP codes — 30 ZIP codes
- Texas ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 78579, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 78579 in?
- 78579 is a Progreso, TX mailing address. By land area, 32% lies inside Progreso and 6% lies inside Progreso Lakes; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 78579 in?
- 78579 is in Hidalgo County.
- What is the population of 78579?
- About 2,039 people (±873), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,637.
- What is the median household income in 78579?
- $19,172 (±$18,922), compared with $78,476 for Texas as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 78579?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 78579 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 78579?
- The closest, measured center to center: 78596 (3.4 mi, Weslaco), 78570 (6.1 mi, Mercedes), 78592 (6.4 mi, Iglesia Antigua), 78559 (8.4 mi, La Feria), 78537 (9 mi, Donna) and 78599 (9.2 mi, Weslaco).
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