City

La Feria, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Cameron County  ·  Texas

👥12,752Population
💰$48,117Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂32.3Median Age
🏠$99,900Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓27.9%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 50% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 8.4%Hispanic: 90.9%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.2%Race
White8.4%
Hispanic90.9%
Black0.2%
Asian0.1%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
25%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
21%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.13
Below Poverty23.2% ▲ 132% above avg
College Grads27.9% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 50% above avg
No HS Diploma255 (4.2%)
HS Graduate2,128 (34.9%)
Some College653 (10.7%)
Associates1,364 (22.4%)
Bachelors614 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree1,088 (17.8%)

Education

No HS: 4.2%HS Grad: 34.9%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 22.4%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
No HS4.2%
HS Grad34.9%
Some College10.7%
Associates22.4%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.8%Renter: 25.2%Tenure
Owner74.8%
Renter25.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,117 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$99,900 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$985/mo
Total Housing Units5,047
Vacant Units980

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
57%
About La Feria, TX

La Feria is a city in Texas, located in Cameron County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,752 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.3 years.

Economically, La Feria is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,117 is below the national average. Approximately 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in La Feria is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $99,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $985 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of La Feria is moderately educated. 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (90.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in La Feria
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78559 12,752 $48,117 $99,900 $985 7.3% 27.9% 74.8%