City

La Blanca, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Hidalgo County  ·  Texas

👥905Population
💰$46,313Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂32.5Median Age
🏠$54,900Median Home Value▼ 80% below avg
🎓36.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊11.2%Unemployment▲ 129% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.5% Female 41.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic: 100%Race
Hispanic100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
19%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
14%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.5 yrs
Avg HH Size4.48
Below Poverty52.5% ▲ 425% above avg
College Grads36.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment11.2% ▲ 129% above avg
No HS Diploma80 (23.7%)
HS Graduate88 (26%)
Associates46 (13.6%)
Bachelors40 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree84 (24.9%)

Education

No HS: 23.7%HS Grad: 26%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 24.9%Edu
No HS23.7%
HS Grad26.0%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate24.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.2%Renter: 19.8%Tenure
Owner80.2%
Renter19.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
74%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,313 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$54,900 ▼ 80% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units242
Vacant Units40

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
38%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
50%
2000+
50%
About La Blanca, TX

La Blanca is a city in Texas, located in Hidalgo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 905 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.5 years.

Economically, La Blanca is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,313 is below the national average. Approximately 52.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in La Blanca is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $54,900, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 80.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of La Blanca is moderately educated. 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in La Blanca
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78558 905 $46,313 $54,900 11.2% 36.7% 80.2%