City

Sullivan City, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Hidalgo County  ·  Texas

👥5,958Population
💰$48,304Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂33.3Median Age
🏠$86,400Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓16.5%College Grads▼ 57% below avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 63% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 0.7%Hispanic: 97.7%Race
White0.7%
Hispanic97.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
21%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.38
Below Poverty25.6% ▲ 156% above avg
College Grads16.5% ▼ 57% below avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 63% above avg
No HS Diploma202 (8.7%)
HS Graduate677 (29.1%)
Some College162 (7%)
Associates903 (38.8%)
Bachelors118 (5.1%)
Graduate Degree266 (11.4%)

Education

No HS: 8.7%HS Grad: 29.1%Some College: 7%Associates: 38.8%Bachelors: 5.1%Graduate: 11.4%Edu
No HS8.7%
HS Grad29.1%
Some College7.0%
Associates38.8%
Bachelors5.1%
Graduate11.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.5%Renter: 12.5%Tenure
Owner87.5%
Renter12.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
55%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,304 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$86,400 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$615/mo
Total Housing Units1,952
Vacant Units189

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
34%
2000+
55%
About Sullivan City, TX

Sullivan City is a city in Texas, located in Hidalgo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,958 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.3 years.

Economically, Sullivan City is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,304 is below the national average. Approximately 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Sullivan City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $86,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $615 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sullivan City is less-educated. 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (97.68%).

Sullivan City, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Sullivan City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78595 5,958 $48,304 $86,400 $615 8.0% 16.5% 87.5%