City

San Juan, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Hidalgo County  ·  Texas

👥39,958Population
💰$51,662Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂29.9Median Age
🏠$112,400Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓26.9%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 35% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 2.7%Hispanic: 96.9%Black: 0%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.1%Race
White2.7%
Hispanic96.9%
Black0.0%
Asian0.1%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
24%
18–24
11%
25–44
24%
45–64
21%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.49
Below Poverty26.0% ▲ 160% above avg
College Grads26.9% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 35% above avg
No HS Diploma1,250 (7.9%)
HS Graduate5,896 (37.2%)
Some College1,870 (11.8%)
Associates2,560 (16.2%)
Bachelors1,238 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree3,016 (19.1%)

Education

No HS: 7.9%HS Grad: 37.2%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
No HS7.9%
HS Grad37.2%
Some College11.8%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,662 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$112,400 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$926/mo
Total Housing Units12,393
Vacant Units989

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
57%
About San Juan, TX

San Juan is a city in Texas, located in Hidalgo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 39,958 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.9 years.

Economically, San Juan is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,662 is below the national average. Approximately 26.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in San Juan is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $926 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of San Juan is moderately educated. 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (96.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in San Juan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78589 39,958 $51,662 $112,400 $926 6.6% 26.9% 79.8%