ZIP Code 78520, TX
Living in 78520
Bikeability22
Walkability20
Commute85
Public Transit19
Affordability90
Public Safety62
Airports6
Hospitals73
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools60
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
62kPopulation+3.6k (2010–19)
31 y Median Age
18%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
78%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian7%
Hispanic or Latino92%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school36%
High school graduate24%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$34kMedian Household Income+$5.4k (2010–19)
68%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector71%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office23%
Service29%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$89kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
33%Built 2000 or Later
$518Median Monthly Rent+$123 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity89%
LP gas1%
Utility gas9%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 78520
United States45
Texas51
Brownsville Metro Area37
Cameron County37
Property Crime in 78520
United States48
Texas58
Brownsville Metro Area61
Cameron County61
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (62%)(36%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump29%
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 78520
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding56
Tornado14
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 78520, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 78520, TX
Kenmont Montessori School
3 miles, SE
Episcopal Day School
4 miles, SE
Brownsville Montessori Academy
4 miles, SE
Incarnate Word Academy
4 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 78520, TX
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
45 miles, NW
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
110 miles, N
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
122 miles, N
Texas A & M International University
161 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 78520, TX
Valley Regional Medical Center
2 miles, NE
Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville
4 miles, SE
Harlingen Medical Center
16 miles, NW
Palms Behavioral Health
16 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 78520, TX
Valley International Airport
19 miles, N
McAllen Miller International Airport
45 miles, W
Corpus Christi International Airport
125 miles, N