City

Rio Hondo, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Cameron County  ·  Texas

👥5,472Population
💰$61,315Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂46.3Median Age
🏠$147,500Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓24.8%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 85% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 14.7%Hispanic: 83.9%Asian: 0.2%Other: 0.7%Race
White14.7%
Hispanic83.9%
Asian0.2%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
18%
45–64
25%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads24.8% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 85% below avg
No HS Diploma103 (3.3%)
HS Graduate1,309 (42.4%)
Some College286 (9.3%)
Associates621 (20.1%)
Bachelors232 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree534 (17.3%)

Education

No HS: 3.3%HS Grad: 42.4%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 20.1%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 17.3%Edu
No HS3.3%
HS Grad42.4%
Some College9.3%
Associates20.1%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate17.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.9%Renter: 19.1%Tenure
Owner80.9%
Renter19.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,315 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$147,500 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$771/mo
Total Housing Units2,781
Vacant Units784

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
59%
About Rio Hondo, TX

Rio Hondo is a city in Texas, located in Cameron County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,472 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.3 years.

Economically, Rio Hondo is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,315 is below the national average. Approximately 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Rio Hondo is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $147,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $771 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rio Hondo is less-educated. 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (83.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rio Hondo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78583 5,472 $61,315 $147,500 $771 0.7% 24.8% 80.9%