ZIP Code 78578, TX

Living in 78578

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Bikeability 12
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Walkability 7
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Commute 94
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Public Transit 24
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Affordability 88
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 74
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Colleges 54
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Schools 46
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Residents

12k Population +982 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +10 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian25%
Hispanic or Latino74%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school27%
High school graduate35%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$36k Median Household Income +$3.6k (2010–19)
75% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
97% Lived Here Last Year +11% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government13%
Private sector66%
Self-employed11%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office24%
Service35%

Commute

Car, truck, or van98%
Public transportation2%
Walked<1%
Worked at home<1%

Housing

$131k Median Home Value -$100 (2010–19)
37% Built 2000 or Later
$572 Median Monthly Rent +$106 (2010–19)
43% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached42%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home30%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19491%

Home Value

Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity93%
LP gas2%
Utility gas4%

Crime

Violent Crime in 78578

United States45
Texas51
Brownsville Metro Area37
Cameron County37

Property Crime in 78578

United States48
Texas58
Brownsville Metro Area61
Cameron County61

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump41%

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 78578

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding55
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding18
Hurricane Force Winds4
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