ZIP Code 78550, TX

Living in 78550

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Bikeability 12
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Walkability 22
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Commute 95
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 94
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Public Safety 59
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 55
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Schools 39
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Residents

53k Population +1.3k (2010–19)
30  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
71% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian14%
Hispanic or Latino84%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school27%
High school graduate30%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$38k Median Household Income +$3.1k (2010–19)
72% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector72%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office25%
Service28%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$84k Median Home Value +$5.2k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$577 Median Monthly Rent +$80 (2010–19)
45% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity89%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas9%

Crime

Violent Crime in 78550

United States45
Texas51
Brownsville Metro Area37
Cameron County37

Property Crime in 78550

United States48
Texas58
Brownsville Metro Area61
Cameron County61

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (57%)(40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump34%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 60 1 0
Feb 63 1 0
Mar 69 1 0
Apr 75 2 0
May 80 3 0
Jun 84 3 0
Jul 85 2 0
Aug 86 2 0
Sep 82 5 0
Oct 76 3 0
Nov 69 1 0
Dec 61 1 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 78550

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding60
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding3
Hurricane Force Winds2
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