Population & age
- Total population
- 60,999
- Median age
- 31.1
Mcallen, TX (78504)
Fresh.Data current as of Apr 23, 2026
Mcallen, TX (ZIP 78504) draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 24. Top health signal: Health Insurance comes in above the national average at 25.1%. NCES lists 15 schools serving the area, 15 non-charter. Schools are the headline here — lots of options at varying types — while healthcare access numbers suggest worth-shopping coverage and provider choice carefully. Notable: median household income $71,648, fair market rent of $1,320 for a two-bedroom, and a median home value of $181,500. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
Demographics
Race & ethnicity
- White
- 54.3%
- Black
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 4.8%
- Hispanic / Latino
- 83.7%
- Other / multi-racial
- 39.4%
Income & housing
- Median household income
- $71,648
- Median home value
- $181,500
Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)
- 35.2%
Employment
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%
Housing
- Owner-occupied
- 13,018(68.0%)
- Renter-occupied
- 6,140(32.0%)
- Vacant units
- 1,651
- Built (median)
- 1998
Commute
- Public transit
- 67(0.3%)
- Work from home
- 2,214(8.3%)
- Avg commute
- 22.1 min
Economic wellbeing
- Below poverty line
- 7,628(12.5%)
- Uninsured
- 2,613(4.3%)
Digital access
- Broadband access
- 17,274(90.2%)
- No broadband
- 1,884(9.8%)
Language & nativity
- Foreign-born
- 13,538(22.2%)
- Non-English at home
- 38,342(67.8%)
Fair Market Rent
Fresh.HUD SAFMR · May 1, 2026Studio
$1,050
/month
1 Bed
$1,050
/month
2 Bed
$1,320
/month
3 Bed
$1,710
/month
4 Bed
$1,900
/month
HUD Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of standard-quality rental housing in this area. FY2026 data.
Data sources used on this page
Health profile
Crude prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES, derived from BRFSS small-area modeling. Population-level figures only.
Obesity
39.6%
6.6pp above the 33.0% national rate.
High Blood Pressure
29.6%
2.4pp below the 32.0% national rate.
Depression
19.0%
3.0pp below the 22.0% national rate.
Annual Checkup
73.3%
2.7pp below the 76.0% national rate.
Health Insurance
25.1%
12.1pp above the 13.0% national rate.
Diabetes
13.6%
2.6pp above the 11.0% national rate.
Schools in this ZIP
15 schools serve this ZIP, including 15 non-charter.
| School | Type | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORRIS MIDDLE | Public | 6–9 | 1,001 |
| MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE | Public | 6–8 | 905 |
| DE LEON MIDDLE | Public | 6–9 | 879 |
| GONZALEZ EL | Public | -1–5 | 838 |
| SHARYLAND NORTH J H | Public | 7–8 | 831 |
Showing top 5 by enrollment. 10 more schools serve this ZIP.
Schools listed from NCES Common Core of Data via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal.
Fresh.NCES CCD via Urban Institute EDP · Apr 23, 2026What these numbers say together
Mcallen, TX (ZIP 78504) draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 24. Top health signal: Health Insurance comes in above the national average at 25.1%. NCES lists 15 schools serving the area, 15 non-charter. Schools are the headline here — lots of options at varying types — while healthcare access numbers suggest worth-shopping coverage and provider choice carefully. Notable: median household income $71,648, fair market rent of $1,320 for a two-bedroom, and a median home value of $181,500. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
These readings invert. Education density is the headline; healthcare access numbers suggest provider choice and coverage are worth shopping carefully. The two domains don’t move together at the ZIP level — both deserve their own due diligence rather than a single judgment.
One concrete reading worth keeping: Depression prevalence sits lower the national rate at 19.0%. Each figure on this page links to the original federal dataset with its retrieval date — this synthesis is a reading, not a substitute for the underlying records.
Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 78504
What is the obesity rate in ZIP 78504?
39.6%, which is 6.6 percentage points above the national average of 33.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the depression rate in ZIP 78504?
19.0%, which is 3.0 percentage points below the national average of 22.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the high blood pressure rate in ZIP 78504?
29.6%, which is 2.4 percentage points below the national average of 32.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
How many schools are in ZIP 78504?
15 schools serve this ZIP, including 15 public schools (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 23, 2026). No charter schools are listed in this ZIP by NCES CCD.
Does ZIP 78504 have charter schools?
No charter schools are listed in ZIP 78504 by NCES CCD (retrieved Apr 23, 2026).
Are there high schools in ZIP 78504?
Yes, 3 high schools serve this ZIP: Morris Middle, De Leon Middle, Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory. (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 23, 2026).
What is the population of ZIP 78504?
60,999 people live in ZIP 78504, with a median age of 31.1 (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the median household income in ZIP 78504?
$71,648 per year (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
Is ZIP 78504 mostly renters or homeowners?
In ZIP 78504, 68.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.0% are renter-occupied (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
How do people commute in ZIP 78504?
In ZIP 78504, 8.3% of workers work from home. Public transit is used by 0.3% of commuters (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP 78504?
12.5% of the population in ZIP 78504 lives below the federal poverty line (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What percentage of households in ZIP 78504 have broadband internet?
90.2% of households in ZIP 78504 have broadband internet access (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What data is available for ZIP 78504?
This page covers health outcomes from CDC PLACES (33 metrics), school information from NCES CCD (15 schools), and demographics from the Census ACS 5-Year (2022). Data is refreshed on Mubboo's standard schedule.
How current is this data?
Health data retrieved Apr 24, 2026 from CDC PLACES. School data retrieved Apr 23, 2026 from NCES CCD. Demographics retrieved Apr 30, 2026 from Census ACS 5-Year (2022).
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