The U.S. ZIP Code 78591 is associated with Santa Elena, TX in Starr County. The ZIP Code 78591 has a median age of approximately 34.6 years, with 15.7% of residents aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate for this region is 249.
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Regarding household income, approximately 26.6% of the population in 78591 earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year, while an estimated 22.8% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.0% of 78591 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 13.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 8.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 12.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 5.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 22.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 26.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 78591 are younger than average. The median age of 34.6 years in ZIP Code 78591 is approximately 9.19% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 65.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 15.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.1% of the population in 78591 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 15.7% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 78591 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 8.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 12.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 0.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 18.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 2.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.0% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78591 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 67.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 78591 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 67.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 78591, 100.0% of the population graduated high school, while 21.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 39.6% in this Starr County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 0.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 39.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 27.4% |
| Associate's degree | 11.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 18.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78591, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 100.0% of 78591 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78591 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (0.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 78591, 19.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 80.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% 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 Starr County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 19.7% |
| Spanish | 80.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78591, an estimated 27.1% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 16.5% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Starr County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 11.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 27.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 5.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 13.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 16.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 3.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78591 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.68 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 37.86% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 13.81% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 78591 | 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 |
| Month | ZIP Code 78591 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.19 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.59 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.78 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.86 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.69 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.58 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.76 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.16 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.95 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.24 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.56 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.81 | 1.78 | 5.46 |