The U.S. ZIP Code 78576 is associated with Penitas, TX in Hidalgo County. The median household income is at $21,230, while an estimated 64% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 78576 has a median age of approximately 20.2 years, with 7.7% of residents aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 5.2% of residents in this Texas region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $8,917. The current population estimate for this region is 10,600.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 78576 is $21,230, while the region's mean household income is $35,438. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $8,917. The per capita income in ZIP Code 78576 of $8,917 is approximately 71.49% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 63.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately572.63% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 28.8% of the population in 78576 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 21.2% earn less than $10,000 per year, and 0.0% of 78576 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 21.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 10.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 28.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 9.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 8.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 5.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 7.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 78576 are younger than average. The median age of 20.2 years in ZIP Code 78576 is approximately 46.98% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 55.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 7.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.3% of the population in 78576 falls in the age group 5 to 9 years, while an estimated 12.3% are aged under 5 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.2% of 78576 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 12.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 13.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 12.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 11.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 10.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 2.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 1.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 4.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 1.9% |
| 85 years and over | 0.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78576 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 53.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 78576 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 53.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 78576, 46.1% of the population graduated high school, while 5.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 28.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 30.7% in this Hidalgo County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 28.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 25.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 30.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 8.0% |
| Associate's degree | 2.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 4.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 0.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78576, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 98.7% of 78576 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78576 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.7%), followed by Some other race (2.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.7% |
| 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 | 2.3% |
In ZIP Code 78576, 2.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 97.9% 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 Hidalgo County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 2.1% |
| Spanish | 97.9% |
| 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 78576, an estimated 48.5% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 15.4% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959 in this Hidalgo County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 6.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 6.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 48.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 12.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 1.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78576 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).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 78576 | 10.98¢/kWh | 8.16¢/kWh | 5.57¢/kWh |
| Texas | 15.84¢/kWh | 9.1¢/kWh | 6.74¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 78576 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.12 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.62 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.74 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.77 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.67 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.69 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.69 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.18 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.98 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.55 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.52 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.92 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 78576, 49.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.1 minutes. Approximately 22.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78576 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 19.7% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 78576 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.5% |
| Construction | 19.0% |
| Manufacturing | 8.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.5% |
| Retail trade | 19.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 9.5% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 0.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.4% |
| Public administration | 3.4% |