City

Weslaco, TX

2 ZIP codes  ·  Hidalgo County  ·  Texas

👥74,342Population
💰$54,817Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂29.5Median Age
🏠$102,562Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓30.7%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 41% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 7.6%Hispanic: 91.1%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.1%Race
White7.6%
Hispanic91.1%
Black0.9%
Asian0.1%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
25%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
19%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.49
Below Poverty24.0% ▲ 140% above avg
College Grads30.7% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 41% above avg
No HS Diploma2,060 (6.3%)
HS Graduate10,485 (31.8%)
Some College4,207 (12.8%)
Associates5,992 (18.2%)
Bachelors2,548 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree7,650 (23.2%)

Education

No HS: 6.3%HS Grad: 31.8%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 18.2%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 23.2%Edu
No HS6.3%
HS Grad31.8%
Some College12.8%
Associates18.2%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate23.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.1%Renter: 32%Tenure
Owner68.1%
Renter32.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,817 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$102,561 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$935/mo
Total Housing Units25,769
Vacant Units4,401

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
58%
About Weslaco, TX

Weslaco is a city in Texas, located in Hidalgo County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 74,342 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.5 years.

Economically, Weslaco is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,816 is below the national average. Approximately 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Weslaco is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $102,561, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $934 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Weslaco is moderately educated. 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (91.08%).

Weslaco, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Weslaco
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78596 38,942 $53,797 $92,800 $917 5.9% 33.1% 64.5%
78599 35,400 $55,939 $113,300 $954 8.1% 28.0% 72.0%