ZIP Code 78521, TX
Living in 78521
Bikeability
18
Walkability
22
Commute
81
Public Transit
26
Affordability
100
Public Safety
61
Airports
6
Hospitals
74
Colleges
55
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
24
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 78521, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 78521, TX
St Luke Catholic School
10 miles, W
Guadalupe Regional Middle School
11 miles, W
Valley Christian High School
11 miles, W
First Baptist School
11 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 78521, TX
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
59 miles, NW
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
115 miles, N
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
122 miles, N
Texas A & M International University
172 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 78521, TX
Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville
12 miles, W
Valley Regional Medical Center
12 miles, W
Palms Behavioral Health
27 miles, NW
Harlingen Medical Center
27 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 78521, TX
Valley International Airport
29 miles, NW
McAllen Miller International Airport
59 miles, W
Corpus Christi International Airport
127 miles, N