ZIP Code 78550, TX
Living in 78550
Bikeability12
Walkability22
Commute95
Public Transit8
Affordability94
Public Safety59
Airports6
Hospitals73
Colleges55
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools39
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
53kPopulation+1.3k (2010–19)
30 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian14%
Hispanic or Latino84%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school27%
High school graduate30%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$38kMedian Household Income+$3.1k (2010–19)
72%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector72%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office25%
Service28%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$84kMedian Home Value+$5.2k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$577Median Monthly Rent+$80 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity89%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas9%
Crime
Violent Crime in 78550
United States45
Texas51
Brownsville Metro Area37
Cameron County37
Property Crime in 78550
United States48
Texas58
Brownsville Metro Area61
Cameron County61
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (57%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump34%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar | 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 75 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 80 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 84 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 85 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 86 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 61 | 1 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 78550
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding60
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding3
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 78550, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 78550, TX
Marine Military Academy
2 miles, S
Calvary Christian School
3 miles, SW
St Albans Episcopal Day School
4 miles, S
St Anthony Catholic School
5 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 78550, TX
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
32 miles, W
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
89 miles, N
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
103 miles, N
Texas A & M International University
142 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 78550, TX
Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc
6 miles, S
Palms Behavioral Health
6 miles, S
Harlingen Medical Center
7 miles, S
Rio Grande State Center
7 miles, S
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 78550, TX
Valley International Airport
2 miles, S
McAllen Miller International Airport
36 miles, W
Corpus Christi International Airport
105 miles, N