ZIP Code 78597, TX
Living in 78597
Bikeability
7
Walkability
2
Commute
94
Public Transit
15
Affordability
29
Public Safety
74
Airports
6
Hospitals
73
Colleges
53
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
27
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.8k
Population
-217 (2010–19)
58 y
Median Age
45%
College-Educated
+2% (2010–19)
52%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years4%
15 to 34 years12%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years45%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino27%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate13%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree22%
Households
Family household52%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$45k
Median Household Income
-$7.8k (2010–19)
91%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
19 mi
Average Commute
89%
Lived Here Last Year
+13% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K38%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more12%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector60%
Self-employed22%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance1%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts61%
Sales and office10%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$307k
Median Home Value
+$32k (2010–19)
24%
Built 2000 or Later
$915
Median Monthly Rent
+$113 (2010–19)
14%
Owner-Occupied
-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached13%
Multiple units13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198942%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K15%
$500K to $749K15%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$2M or more3%
House Heating Type
Electricity99%
Crime
Violent Crime in 78597
United States45
Texas51
Brownsville Metro Area37
Cameron County37
Property Crime in 78597
United States48
Texas58
Brownsville Metro Area61
Cameron County61
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump45%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb | 63 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar | 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 75 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 80 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 84 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 85 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 85 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 69 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 61 | 1 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 78597
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding74
Tornado21
Coastal Flooding34
Hurricane Force Winds9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 78597, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 78597, TX
Laguna Madre Christian Academy
9 miles, S
Marine Military Academy
25 miles, W
St Luke Catholic School
25 miles, SW
Kenmont Montessori School
25 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 78597, TX
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
56 miles, W
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
97 miles, NW
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
102 miles, N
Texas A & M International University
162 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 78597, TX
Valley Regional Medical Center
23 miles, SW
Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc
25 miles, W
Palms Behavioral Health
25 miles, W
Harlingen Medical Center
26 miles, W
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 78597, TX
Valley International Airport
24 miles, W
Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport
25 miles, SW
McAllen Miller International Airport
60 miles, W
Corpus Christi International Airport
107 miles, N