ZIP 78572 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Mission city, TX (78572)

Median Income

$54,029

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+3,689

Wealth inflow

Population

78,197

Unemployment

7.7%

4.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 3,689 for ZIP 78572 (Mission city, TX) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

7.7%+108% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.4%-61% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

20.2%+73% vs US avg

1,399

Establishments

24,466

Employees

~17 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining2.6%
Construction9.0%
Manufacturing8.6%
Wholesale trade4.4%
Retail trade13.5%
Transportation, utilities7.8%
Information0.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.4%
Professional, scientific, management9.4%
Education, health care, social23.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.5%
Other services5.6%
Public administration3.7%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 78572 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 2.4%, median income rose 1.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 6.1%.

Median Income

$54,029

-28% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate