City

Donna, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Hidalgo County  ·  Texas

👥51,346Population
💰$36,331Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂25.8Median Age
🏠$74,700Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓22.4%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊9.0%Unemployment▲ 84% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 4.2%Hispanic: 95.4%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.2%Race
White4.2%
Hispanic95.4%
Black0.2%
Asian0.1%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
27%
18–24
11%
25–44
24%
45–64
16%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age25.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.66
Below Poverty41.4% ▲ 314% above avg
College Grads22.4% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment9.0% ▲ 84% above avg
No HS Diploma1,372 (8.4%)
HS Graduate6,338 (38.6%)
Some College2,085 (12.7%)
Associates2,935 (17.9%)
Bachelors961 (5.9%)
Graduate Degree2,711 (16.5%)

Education

No HS: 8.4%HS Grad: 38.6%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 17.9%Bachelors: 5.9%Graduate: 16.5%Edu
No HS8.4%
HS Grad38.6%
Some College12.7%
Associates17.9%
Bachelors5.9%
Graduate16.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.3%Renter: 26.7%Tenure
Owner73.3%
Renter26.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,331 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$74,700 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$744/mo
Total Housing Units16,683
Vacant Units2,655

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
62%
About Donna, TX

Donna is a city in Texas, located in Hidalgo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 51,346 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 25.8 years.

Economically, Donna is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,331 is well below the national average. Approximately 41.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Donna is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $74,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $744 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Donna is less-educated. 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (95.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Donna
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78537 51,346 $36,331 $74,700 $744 9.0% 22.4% 73.3%