ZIP Code 78521, TX

Living in 78521

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Bikeability 18
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Walkability 22
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 26
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 61
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 74
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Colleges 55
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Schools 24
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Residents

91k Population +258 (2010–19)
29  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
13% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
82% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian3%
Hispanic or Latino96%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school42%
High school graduate24%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household82%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$32k Median Household Income +$5.9k (2010–19)
66% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector70%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service28%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$73k Median Home Value +$4.9k (2010–19)
26% Built 2000 or Later
$561 Median Monthly Rent +$120 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity90%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas8%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 78521

United States45
Texas51
Brownsville Metro Area37
Cameron County37

Property Crime in 78521

United States48
Texas58
Brownsville Metro Area61
Cameron County61

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (61%)(37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton67%
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 78521

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding56
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding2
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 78521, TX

Private Schools

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First Baptist School
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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Airports

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