600
Population
↓ 11% since 2019
50.2
Median Age
↑ 31% since 2019
6.3%
College Grads
▼ 84% below avg
0.0%
Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg ↓ 100% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
| ZIP Code | 78592 |
|---|---|
| City | Santa Maria |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Cameron County |
| Area Code | 956 |
| Elevation | 61 ft |
| Latitude | 26.062006 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -97.846971 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48061 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 46.7% (280)
Female 53.3% (320) ♀
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic100.0%
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.2 yrs ↑ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.45 |
| Below Poverty | 31.2% ▲ 212% above avg |
| College Grads | 6.3% ▼ 84% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 27 (10.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 126 (49.4%) |
| Some College | 28 (11%) |
| Associates | 58 (22.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 16 (6.3%) |
Education
No HS10.6%
HS Grad49.4%
Some College11.0%
Associates22.7%
Graduate6.3%
Housing & Income
Housing Tenure
Owner100.0%
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Total Units | 197 |
|---|---|
| Vacant Units | 23 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.45 |
Income Distribution
Employment & Commute
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Housing Stock
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 197 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 23 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.45 |
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 78592 is in Santa Maria, TX, in Cameron County.
ZIP code 78592 is located in Texas (TX).
ZIP code 78592 is in Cameron County, TX.
ZIP 78592 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 78592 is 600 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 78592
ZIP code 78592 is located in Santa Maria, Texas, within Cameron County. With a population of 600, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50.2 years.
The population of 78592 is primarily Hispanic (100.00%). Residents are less-educated — 6.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 31.2%.
Overall, ZIP code 78592 in Santa Maria, TX is characterized as less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied.