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La Joya, TX
City in Hidalgo County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78560.
Population
4,763
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,133
ZIP codes
1
La Joya and its ZIP codes
La Joya at a glance
- La Joya is about 9.8 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,526 a year, 32% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $108,000 (62% below Texas) and median rent is $884 a month.
Local data for La Joya, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
La Joya, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,526
Poverty rate
21.7%
Median home value
$108,000
Median rent
$884/mo
Homeownership
53.4%
Bachelor's or higher
17.3%
Median age
32.2
Average commute
19.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,241), Salvadoran Americans (69), Irish Americans (59).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hidalgo County. PPP loans are for La Joya.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,955
296,499 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$35,290
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.6B
FY 2026, $5,268 per person
How people get to work
La Joya, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.2%
- Carpooled12.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.1%
Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
La Joya, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
970
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
9,038
3.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 47°F
20.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in La Joya, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.6%
U.S. 33.3% +10.3 pts
Diabetes
17.5%
U.S. 12.1% +5.4 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
39.2%
U.S. 11.1% +28.1 pts
ZIP codes in La Joya
1 in or overlapping La Joya. Population shown
Cities near La Joya
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HavanaCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.8 |
| PenitasCity | 2.3 mi | 9.4 |
| AbramCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 3.1 |
| PerezvilleCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.8 |
| Los EbanosCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Salida del Sol EstatesCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2.4 |
| PalmviewCity | 5.7 mi | 7.6 |
| DoffingCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 4.3 |
| Sullivan CityCity | 6 mi | 3.6 |
| Palmview SouthCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.8 |
| CuevitasCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Citrus CityCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 2.1 |
| NinaCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0 |
| QuesadaCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0 |
| La HomaCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 6.3 |
| West SharylandCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Joya, TX in?
- La Joya is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in La Joya, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping La Joya include 78560.
- What is the population of La Joya, TX?
- About 4,763 people live in La Joya, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Joya?
- Nearby places include Havana (2.3 mi), Penitas (2.3 mi), Abram (4.3 mi), Perezville (4.3 mi), Los Ebanos (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023