City

San Perlita, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Willacy County  ·  Texas

👥449Population
💰$77,750Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂31.3Median Age
🏠$54,500Median Home Value▼ 80% below avg
🎓25.6%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 3.8%Hispanic: 96.2%Race
White3.8%
Hispanic96.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
16%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.3 yrs
Avg HH Size4.12
Below Poverty17.2% ▲ 72% above avg
College Grads25.6% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (5.9%)
HS Graduate131 (48%)
Some College25 (9.2%)
Associates31 (11.4%)
Bachelors23 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree47 (17.2%)

Education

No HS: 5.9%HS Grad: 48%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 17.2%Edu
No HS5.9%
HS Grad48.0%
Some College9.2%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate17.2%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
41%
$50k–$100k
44%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,750 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$54,500 ▼ 80% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units159
Vacant Units50

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
47%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
67%
About San Perlita, TX

San Perlita is a city in Texas, located in Willacy County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 449 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.3 years.

Economically, San Perlita is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,750 is near the national average. Approximately 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in San Perlita is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $54,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of San Perlita is moderately educated. 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (96.21%).

San Perlita, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas.

ZIP Codes in San Perlita
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78590 449 $77,750 $54,500 2.6% 25.6% 100.0%