US ZIP Code
78592

Santa Maria, TX

Cameron County  ·  Texas

● Active
👥 600 Population ↓ 11% since 2019
🎂 50.2 Median Age ↑ 31% since 2019
🎓 6.3% College Grads
▼ 84% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg ↓ 100% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code78592
CitySanta Maria
StateTexas (TX)
CountyCameron County
Area Code956
Elevation61 ft
Latitude26.062006
Longitude-97.846971
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS48061
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 46.7% (280) Female 53.3% (320) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic: 100%Race
Hispanic100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
8%
18–24
14%
25–44
21%
45–64
21%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.2 yrs ↑ 31% since 2019
Avg Household Size3.45
Below Poverty31.2% ▲ 212% above avg
College Grads6.3% ▼ 84% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
No HS Diploma27 (10.6%)
HS Graduate126 (49.4%)
Some College28 (11%)
Associates58 (22.7%)
Graduate Degree16 (6.3%)

Education

No HS: 10.6%HS Grad: 49.4%Some College: 11%Associates: 22.7%Graduate: 6.3%Edu
No HS10.6%
HS Grad49.4%
Some College11.0%
Associates22.7%
Graduate6.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
49%
$50k–100k
11%
$150k–200k
25%
$200k–300k
14%

Financials

Total Units197
Vacant Units23
Avg HH Size3.45

Income Distribution

Under $25k
47%
$50k–75k
24%
$75k–100k
6%
$100k–150k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
57%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
61%

Summary

Total Units197
Vacant23
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size3.45
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 78592 is in Santa Maria, TX, in Cameron County.
ZIP code 78592 is located in Texas (TX).
ZIP code 78592 is in Cameron County, TX.
ZIP 78592 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 78592 is 600 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 78592

ZIP code 78592 is located in Santa Maria, Texas, within Cameron County. With a population of 600, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50.2 years.

The population of 78592 is primarily Hispanic (100.00%). Residents are less-educated — 6.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 31.2%.

Overall, ZIP code 78592 in Santa Maria, TX is characterized as less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied.