ZIP Code 78559, TX
Living in 78559
Bikeability
37
Walkability
22
Commute
68
Public Transit
17
Affordability
95
Public Safety
67
Airports
6
Hospitals
73
Colleges
57
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
19
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 78559, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 78559, TX
Montessori Academy
9 miles, E
St Anthony Catholic School
10 miles, E
First Christian Academy
10 miles, W
Calvary Christian School
10 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 78559, TX
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
24 miles, NW
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
95 miles, N
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
113 miles, N
Texas A & M International University
139 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 78559, TX
Rio Grande State Center
8 miles, E
Knapp Medical Center
9 miles, W
Harlingen Medical Center
10 miles, E
Palms Behavioral Health
10 miles, E
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 78559, TX
Valley International Airport
12 miles, NE
McAllen Miller International Airport
25 miles, W
Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport
30 miles, SE
Corpus Christi International Airport
114 miles, N