ZIP Code 78526, TX

Living in 78526

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Bikeability 7
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Walkability 6
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Commute 86
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Public Transit 14
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Affordability 78
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Public Safety 64
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 74
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Colleges 55
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Schools 54
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Residents

49k Population +4.7k (2010–19)
29  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
25% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
87% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian6%
Hispanic or Latino92%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school28%
High school graduate22%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household87%
Householder living alone11%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$56k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government12%
Private sector70%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service25%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$113k Median Home Value +$18k (2010–19)
47% Built 2000 or Later
$715 Median Monthly Rent +$240 (2010–19)
66% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200935%
Built 1990 to 199927%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 1959<1%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity95%
LP gas1%
Utility gas3%

Crime

Violent Crime in 78526

United States45
Texas51
Brownsville Metro Area37
Cameron County37

Property Crime in 78526

United States48
Texas58
Brownsville Metro Area61
Cameron County61

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (60%)(39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton69%
Donald Trump33%

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 78526

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding57
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding3
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 78526, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 78526, TX

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First Baptist School
6 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 78526, TX

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 78526, TX

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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 78526, TX

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