78520 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520

78520 is a suburban zip code in Brownsville, Texas. Median household income here ($21,715) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is racially diverse, and mostly married couples. At $75,700 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Brownsville-Harlingen metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $37,792/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 78520 is $24,551.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 78520 earn an average of $23,410/year. Women earn only $16,942/year.

14,491 people in 78520 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 78520? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 21.1 minutes.

The median age here is 31. There are 28,057 men and 31,351 women. The median age for men is 28 while for women the median age is 33.

To give you a sense of the community, 25,920 people (out of the 59,408 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 19,272 homes, and 1,978 businesses every day. 600 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

78520 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 26 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Guwahati, India!) and -98 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 31 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 59,408
  • White Population: 53,463
  • Black Population: 331
  • Hispanic Population: 55,073
  • Asian Population: 393
  • Hawaiian Population: 46
  • Indian Population: 314
  • Male Population: 28,057
  • Female Population: 31,351
  • Median Age: 31
  • Median Age of Males: 28
  • Median Age of Females: 33
  • Geography

  • Region: South
  • Division: West South Central
  • State: Texas
  • CSA Name: Brownsville-Harlingen-Raymondville, TX
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Brownsville-Harlingen TX
  • County: Cameron
  • City: Brownsville
  • Longitude: -97.5
  • Latitude: 26.0
  • Elevation: 31 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 956
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 14,002
  • Drive alone: 9,840
  • Carpool: 3,109
  • Public transit: 258
  • Ride bikes or walk: 600

  • Average commute time: 21.1 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 482
  •    5 - 9: 1,849
  •    10 - 14: 2,845
  •    15 - 19: 3,342
  •    20 - 24: 2,123
  •    25 - 29: 593
  •    30 - 34: 1,535
  •    35 - 39: 83
  •    40 - 44: 148
  •    45 - 59: 341
  •    60 - 89: 290
  •    90 plus: 371
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $75,700
  • Average Annual Household Income: $29,064
  • Businesses: 1,209
  • Employees: 19,566
  • Annual Payroll: $424,140,000
  • Average Family Income: $37,792
  • Median Family Income: $21,715
  • Average Income for Men: $23,410
  • Average Income for Women: $16,942
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 061
  • State FIPS Code: 48

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Schools in 78520 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Benavides El
3101 Mcallen Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 350-3250
Garden Park El
855 Military Hwy
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2630
Longoria El
2400 E Van Buren St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2700
Martin El
1701 Stanford Ave
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2730
Putegnat El
730 E 8th St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8930
Resaca El
901 Filmore St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2900
Russell El
800 Lakeside Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8960
Sharp El
1439 Palm Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2930
Skinner El
411 W St Charles St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2830
Villa Nueva El
1900 Price Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-3957
Yturria El
2955 W Tandy Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 350-3200
Middle Schools
Cummings Middle
1800 Cummings Pl
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8630
Stell Middle
1105 Los Ebanos Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8560
High Schools
Pace H S
314 W Los Ebanos Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-7700
Other Schools
Adult Ed
1625 Price Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8175
Alter Ctr
1351 E Polk St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2860

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 78520 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at https://records.txdps.state.tx.us/DPS_WEB/SorNew/index.aspx. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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