City

Alamo, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Hidalgo County  ·  Texas

👥34,960Population
💰$51,547Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂30.3Median Age
🏠$102,900Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓25.7%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊9.1%Unemployment▲ 87% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 9.7%Hispanic: 88.8%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0%Other: 0.1%Race
White9.7%
Hispanic88.8%
Black1.4%
Asian0.0%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
23%
18–24
13%
25–44
23%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.41
Below Poverty27.5% ▲ 175% above avg
College Grads25.7% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment9.1% ▲ 87% above avg
No HS Diploma756 (5.7%)
HS Graduate4,765 (35.9%)
Some College2,216 (16.7%)
Associates2,121 (16%)
Bachelors1,053 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree2,362 (17.8%)

Education

No HS: 5.7%HS Grad: 35.9%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
No HS5.7%
HS Grad35.9%
Some College16.7%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77%Renter: 23%Tenure
Owner77.0%
Renter23.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,547 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$102,900 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$743/mo
Total Housing Units12,469
Vacant Units2,242

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
59%
About Alamo, TX

Alamo is a city in Texas, located in Hidalgo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 34,960 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.3 years.

Economically, Alamo is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,547 is below the national average. Approximately 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Alamo is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $102,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $743 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alamo is moderately educated. 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (88.84%).

Alamo, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Alamo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78516 34,960 $51,547 $102,900 $743 9.1% 25.7% 77.0%