City

La Joya, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Hidalgo County  ·  Texas

👥4,618Population
💰$51,739Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂29.6Median Age
🏠$114,400Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓30.7%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 44% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.8% Female 54.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 3%Hispanic: 96%Asian: 1.1%Race
White3.0%
Hispanic96.0%
Asian1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
24%
18–24
9%
25–44
34%
45–64
15%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.21
Below Poverty21.9% ▲ 119% above avg
College Grads30.7% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 44% above avg
No HS Diploma73 (4%)
HS Graduate756 (41.3%)
Some College267 (14.6%)
Associates173 (9.4%)
Bachelors56 (3.1%)
Graduate Degree506 (27.6%)

Education

No HS: 4%HS Grad: 41.3%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 9.4%Bachelors: 3.1%Graduate: 27.6%Edu
No HS4.0%
HS Grad41.3%
Some College14.6%
Associates9.4%
Bachelors3.1%
Graduate27.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 53.5%Renter: 46.5%Tenure
Owner53.5%
Renter46.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
38%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,739 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$114,400 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$776/mo
Total Housing Units1,777
Vacant Units337

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
60%
About La Joya, TX

La Joya is a city in Texas, located in Hidalgo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,618 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.6 years.

Economically, La Joya is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,739 is below the national average. Approximately 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in La Joya is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $776 per month.

The population of La Joya is moderately educated. 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (95.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in La Joya
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78560 4,618 $51,739 $114,400 $776 7.1% 30.7% 53.5%