ZIP Code 78596, TX
Living in 78596
Bikeability3
Walkability10
Commute56
Public Transit4
Affordability90
Public Safety68
Airports6
Hospitals71
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools24
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
67kPopulation+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
$42kMedian 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
$80kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
34%Built 2000 or Later
$543Median 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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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 78596, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 78596, TX
First Christian Academy
0 miles, S
San Martin De Porres Catholic School
1 miles, N
Mid Valley Christian School
1 miles, W
Little Einsteins Learning Center
4 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 78596, TX
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
15 miles, NW
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
95 miles, N
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
115 miles, N
Texas A & M International University
132 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 78596, TX
Knapp Medical Center
1 miles, SE
South Texas Health System
14 miles, NW
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
15 miles, W
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance
15 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 78596, TX
McAllen Miller International Airport
16 miles, W
Valley International Airport
21 miles, E
Corpus Christi International Airport
115 miles, N