ZIP Code 78596, TX

Living in 78596

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 10
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Commute 56
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 90
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Public Safety 68
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 71
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Colleges 58
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Schools 24
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Residents

67k Population +4k (2010–19)
28  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
81% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years29%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian6%
Hispanic or Latino92%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school31%
High school graduate24%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household81%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$42k Median Household Income +$8.8k (2010–19)
74% Above Poverty +7% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector68%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office23%
Service23%

Commute

Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$80k Median Home Value +$13k (2010–19)
34% Built 2000 or Later
$543 Median Monthly Rent +$147 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home21%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K29%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity85%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas9%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 78596

United States45
Texas51
McAllen Metro Area34
Hidalgo County34

Property Crime in 78596

United States48
Texas58
McAllen Metro Area57
Hidalgo County57

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (66%)(31%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton69%
Donald Trump25%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 60 1 0
Feb 64 1 0
Mar 70 1 0
Apr 75 2 0
May 81 3 0
Jun 85 3 0
Jul 86 2 0
Aug 86 2 0
Sep 82 5 0
Oct 76 2 0
Nov 69 1 0
Dec 61 1 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 78596

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding60
Tornado13
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Hospitals

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Knapp Medical Center
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