ZIP Code 78503 Demographics & Data

Mcallen, TX (ZIP Code 78503) Profile

Texas

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 78503

The U.S. ZIP Code 78503 is associated with Mcallen, TX in Hidalgo County. Median househould income is at $32,353, with an estimated 31% of the population living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 78503 has a median age of approximately 32.6 years, with 18.2% of residents aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 24.8% of residents in this Texas region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $17,870. The current population estimate for this region is 21,644.

Population in 78503

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 78503 is 21,644.

Mcallen, TX

The 78503 ZIP Code is associated with Mcallen, TX in Hidalgo County.

Area Codes associated with 78503

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 78503 include 956.

Sunrise / Sunset in 78503

Sunrise: 6:52 am
Sunset: 5:43 pm
Sunrise in 78503 6:52 am
Sunrise in 78503 5:43 pm

Weather forecast for 78503

This Afternoon's forecast for 78503: Sunny. High near 91, with temperatures falling to around 85 in the afternoon. East wind around 13 mph.

Current air quality in 78503

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 78503 Fair

Internet in 78503

An estimated 86.0% of households in ZIP Code 78503 have a computer, while about 77.4% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 78503

Females make up an estimated 50.9% of the overall population in ZIP Code 78503, while males comprise about 49.1%.

Health Insurance in 78503

Approximately 39.7% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 78503 (Mcallen, TX) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 78503

The median household income in ZIP Code 78503 is $32,353, while the region's mean household income is $55,793. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $17,870. The per capita income in ZIP Code 78503 of $17,870 is approximately 42.87% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 30.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately222.11% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.7% of the population in 78503 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 14.4% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.5% of 78503 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 78503. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 78503

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 9.7%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 11.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 19.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 11.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 13.6%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 14.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 7.5%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 6.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 1.5%
$200,000 or more per year 4.7%

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 78503

Residents of ZIP Code 78503 are younger than average. The median age of 32.6 years in ZIP Code 78503 is approximately 14.44% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 69.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.4% of the population in 78503 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 12.7% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.4% of 78503 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 78503. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 78503

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 9.0%
5 to 9 years 8.8%
10 to 14 years 8.3%
15 to 19 years 7.8%
20 to 24 years 7.0%
25 to 34 years 12.7%
35 to 44 years 13.4%
45 to 54 years 8.4%
55 to 59 years 4.0%
60 to 64 years 5.5%
65 to 74 years 9.3%
75 to 84 years 4.3%
85 years and over 1.4%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 78503 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 78503. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 78503

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 78503 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78503 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 60.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 78503 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 78503

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 60.3%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 78503. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 78503. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 78503

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Education levels in ZIP Code 78503

In ZIP Code 78503, 60.5% of the population graduated high school, while 24.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 25.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 20.8% in this Hidalgo County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 78503

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 25.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 14.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 20.8%
Some college, no degree 12.7%
Associate's degree 2.2%
Bachelor's degree 18.0%
Graduate or professional degree 6.8%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 78503. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 78503

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78503, 99.5% is one race, while 0.5% are two or more races. Approximately 89.1% of 78503 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78503 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (56.2%), followed by Some other race (40.9%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 78503. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 78503

Industry Percent
White 56.2%
Black or African American 1.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.1%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 40.9%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 78503

In ZIP Code 78503, 9.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 89.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.9% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Hidalgo County region.

Language Spoken in 78503

Language Spoken Percent
English only 9.0%
Spanish 89.8%
Other Indo-European languages 0.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.9%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 78503. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 78503

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78503, an estimated 32.4% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 22.1% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Hidalgo County region.

Age of Housing in 78503

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 5.9%
Built between 2010 and 2013 4.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 32.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 22.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 17.8%
Built between 1970 and 1979 8.4%
Built between 1960 and 1969 7.1%
Built between 1950 and 1959 2.3%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.0%
Built in 1939 or earlier 0.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 78503. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Utilities in ZIP Code 78503 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78503 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.7 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 38.35% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 13.51% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 78503. This visualizes electricity rates in 78503 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 78503

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 78503 10.98¢/kWh 8.16¢/kWh 5.57¢/kWh
Texas 14.83¢/kWh 9.14¢/kWh 6.55¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 78503

Month ZIP Code 78503 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 5.26 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.77 3 6.31
Mar 5.64 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.83 5.13 7.3
May 5.54 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.64 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.6 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.22 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.94 5.15 7.02
Oct 6.36 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.47 2.33 5.99
Dec 5.18 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 78503. This visualizes solar power levels in 78503 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 78503

In 78503, 55.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.7 minutes. Approximately 27.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78503 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.9% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.1% of 78503 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 78503. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 78503

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 4.9%
Construction 6.1%
Manufacturing 10.0%
Wholesale trade 6.7%
Retail trade 14.9%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.7%
Information 1.1%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.8%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 7.2%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 27.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 8.6%
Other services, except public administration 4.2%
Public administration 1.8%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 78503 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 78503, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 78503 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Hidalgo County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 78503. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 78503

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 77
Credit reporting or credit repair services 41
Debt collection 20
Checking or savings account 4
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 2
Other 5
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 78503

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 78
Improper use of your report 17
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 17
Attempts to collect debt not owed 12
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 6
Other 19
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 78503. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.