City

Santa Rosa, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Cameron County  ·  Texas

👥5,030Population
💰$40,194Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂31.2Median Age
🏠$66,900Median Home Value▼ 76% below avg
🎓21.1%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊10.7%Unemployment▲ 118% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.9% Female 45.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 2.7%Hispanic: 97.3%Race
White2.7%
Hispanic97.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
23%
18–24
11%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.18
Below Poverty28.9% ▲ 189% above avg
College Grads21.1% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment10.7% ▲ 118% above avg
No HS Diploma64 (3%)
HS Graduate868 (40.1%)
Some College457 (21.1%)
Associates320 (14.8%)
Bachelors132 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree324 (15%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 40.1%Some College: 21.1%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 15%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad40.1%
Some College21.1%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate15.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.4%Renter: 28.7%Tenure
Owner71.4%
Renter28.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
44%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,194 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$66,900 ▼ 76% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$876/mo
Total Housing Units1,755
Vacant Units174

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Santa Rosa, TX

Santa Rosa is a city in Texas, located in Cameron County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,030 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.2 years.

Economically, Santa Rosa is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,194 is below the national average. Approximately 28.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Santa Rosa is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $66,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $876 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Santa Rosa is less-educated. 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (97.28%).

Santa Rosa, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Santa Rosa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78593 5,030 $40,194 $66,900 $876 10.7% 21.1% 71.4%