ZIP Code 78569 -- Lyford, TX

Willacy | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • With 86.41% Hispanic/Latino population, this is a predominantly Hispanic community with deep cultural roots.
  • 91.19% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
4,342
Unknown
Median Income
$58,950
Home Value
$117,000
Median Rent
$911
Median Age
39.90
Diversity Index
65.50
High
Cost of Living
55.4
significantly below average
Unemployment
4.6%

About ZIP Code 78569

ZIP code 78569 in Lyford, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 4,342. The median household income is $58,950, which is This is 21% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $117,000, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 55.4 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 39.90 years. Approximately 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Willacy, TX.

Population & Age

Total Population
4,342
Median Age
39.90
Male Population
2,368
54.5%
Female Population
1,974
45.5%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
65.50 High
White
43.2%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
86.4%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
51.3%
Other Race
5.5%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$58,950
Mean Household Income
$73,855
Per Capita Income
$24,078
Below Poverty Line
19.7%

This is 21% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$117,000
Median Rent
$911
Total Housing Units
1,484
Occupied Units
1,283
Vacant Units
201
13.5% vacancy
Median Year Built
1984
Owner Occupied
91.2%
Renter Occupied
8.8%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 91.2% Renter 8.8%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 69.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree 2.0%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
1,733
Employment Rate
95.4%
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
73.0%
Carpool
11.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
14.2%

Cost of Living Index

55.4
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 78569 is 44.6% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Willacy

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
78580 Raymondville 12,964 $53,841
78594 Sebastian 1,206 $23,307
78598 Port mansfield 245 N/A

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 78569

ZIP code 78569 (Lyford, TX) has a total population of 4,342 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 39.90 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 78569 is $58,950 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 21% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 78569 is primarily located in Lyford, Texas (TX). It falls within Willacy County.

The median home value in ZIP code 78569 is $117,000, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $911.

The median age in ZIP code 78569 is 39.90 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 78569 has a cost of living index of 55.44 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 78569, 16.48% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 2.00% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 78569 is 4.56%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 14.21% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.