ZIP Code 78520, TX

Living in 78520

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Bikeability 22
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Walkability 20
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Commute 85
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 90
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Public Safety 62
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 56
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Schools 60
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Residents

62k Population +3.6k (2010–19)
31  y Median Age
18% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
78% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian7%
Hispanic or Latino92%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school36%
High school graduate24%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household78%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$34k Median Household Income +$5.4k (2010–19)
68% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector71%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office23%
Service29%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$89k Median Home Value +$13k (2010–19)
33% Built 2000 or Later
$518 Median Monthly Rent +$123 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity89%
LP gas1%
Utility gas9%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 78520

United States45
Texas51
Brownsville Metro Area37
Cameron County37

Property Crime in 78520

United States48
Texas58
Brownsville Metro Area61
Cameron County61

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (62%)(36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump29%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 60 1 0
Feb 63 1 0
Mar 68 1 0
Apr 74 1 0
May 80 3 0
Jun 84 3 0
Jul 84 2 0
Aug 85 2 0
Sep 82 5 0
Oct 77 3 0
Nov 70 2 0
Dec 62 1 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 78520

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding56
Tornado14
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Private Schools

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Episcopal Day School
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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Airports

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