ZIP Code 78559, TX

Living in 78559

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Bikeability 37
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Walkability 22
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Commute 68
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 67
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 57
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Schools 19
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Residents

13k Population +1.4k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
74% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian9%
Hispanic or Latino90%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school30%
High school graduate30%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$38k Median Household Income +$9.1k (2010–19)
71% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
97% Lived Here Last Year +13% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed12%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office21%
Service25%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$64k Median Home Value +$7.2k (2010–19)
29% Built 2000 or Later
$492 Median Monthly Rent +$180 (2010–19)
63% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home27%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198924%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K38%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity92%
LP gas4%
Utility gas5%

Crime

Violent Crime in 78559

United States45
Texas51
Brownsville Metro Area37
Cameron County37

Property Crime in 78559

United States48
Texas58
Brownsville Metro Area61
Cameron County61

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (56%)(41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton60%
Donald Trump35%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 60 1 0
Feb 64 1 0
Mar 69 1 0
Apr 75 2 0
May 81 3 0
Jun 85 2 0
Jul 86 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 78559

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding65
Tornado15
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Private Schools

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Montessori Academy
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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Airports

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