City

Hidalgo, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Hidalgo County  ·  Texas

👥14,250Population
💰$53,667Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂31.5Median Age
🏠$156,400Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓41.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 48% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 0.7%Hispanic: 99%Black: 0%Other: 0.2%Race
White0.7%
Hispanic99.0%
Black0.0%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
21%
18–24
11%
25–44
26%
45–64
21%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.66
Below Poverty24.5% ▲ 145% above avg
College Grads41.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 48% above avg
No HS Diploma195 (3%)
HS Graduate1,966 (30.7%)
Some College516 (8.1%)
Associates1,077 (16.8%)
Bachelors658 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree1,987 (31.1%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 30.7%Some College: 8.1%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 31.1%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad30.7%
Some College8.1%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate31.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.9%Renter: 21.1%Tenure
Owner78.9%
Renter21.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,667 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$156,400 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$849/mo
Total Housing Units4,141
Vacant Units255

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
37%
2000+
59%
About Hidalgo, TX

Hidalgo is a city in Texas, located in Hidalgo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,250 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.5 years.

Economically, Hidalgo is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,667 is below the national average. Approximately 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Hidalgo is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $849 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hidalgo is well-educated. 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (98.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hidalgo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78557 14,250 $53,667 $156,400 $849 7.2% 41.3% 78.9%