ZIP Code 78594 -- Sebastian, TX

Willacy | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 70% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.
  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1.6x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • 25.31% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.
  • With 100.00% Hispanic/Latino population, this is a predominantly Hispanic community with deep cultural roots.

Quick Overview

Population
1,206
Unknown
Median Income
$23,307
Home Value
$38,300
Median Rent
$326
Median Age
41.00
Diversity Index
62.50
High
Cost of Living
19.1
significantly below average
Unemployment
12.2%

About ZIP Code 78594

ZIP code 78594 in Sebastian, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 1,206. The median household income is $23,307, which is This is 69% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $38,300, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.6x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 19.1 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 41.00 years. Approximately 1.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Willacy, TX.

Population & Age

Total Population
1,206
Median Age
41.00
Male Population
517
42.9%
Female Population
689
57.1%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
62.50 High
White
45.1%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
100.0%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.5%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
54.4%
Other Race
0.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$23,307
Mean Household Income
$33,228
Per Capita Income
$14,671
Below Poverty Line
46.3%

This is 69% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$38,300
Median Rent
$326
Total Housing Units
559
Occupied Units
495
Vacant Units
64
11.4% vacancy
Median Year Built
1991
Owner Occupied
62.2%
Renter Occupied
37.8%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.6x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 62.2% Renter 37.8%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 51.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 1.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree 0.0%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
459
Employment Rate
87.8%
Unemployment Rate
12.2%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
74.7%
Carpool
0.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
25.3%

Cost of Living Index

19.1
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 78594 is 80.9% 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
78569 Lyford 4,342 $58,950
78598 Port mansfield 245 N/A

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 78594

ZIP code 78594 (Sebastian, TX) has a total population of 1,206 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 41.00 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 78594 is $23,307 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 69% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 78594 is primarily located in Sebastian, Texas (TX). It falls within Willacy County.

The median home value in ZIP code 78594 is $38,300, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $326.

The median age in ZIP code 78594 is 41.00 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 78594 has a cost of living index of 19.07 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 78594, 1.52% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 0.00% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 78594 is 12.20%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 25.31% 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.