78520 ZIP Code – Brownsville, Texas
78520 is one of the most populous ZIP codes in Brownsville, Texas, part of Cameron County with a population of approximately 62,344 residents. At $45,093, the median household income here runs below the Texas average and below the U.S. average. Median home values of $114,900 are well below the national average, with 60.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $800 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 72% single-family (increasing), 13% apartments (decreasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 25.8% is well above the U.S. average. About 22.7% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. The population has a median age of 31.6, below the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 78575, 78526, 78586.
ZIP Code 78520 Data
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ZIP 78520 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78520 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 62k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $45k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $114k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $800 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 31.6 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 25.8% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.7% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78575 – Olmito
- 78526 – Brownsville
- 78586 – San Benito
- 78567 – Los Indios
- 78521 – Brownsville
- 78566 – Los Fresnos
- 78578 – Port Isabel
- 78592 – Santa Maria
- 78552 – Harlingen
- 78550 – Harlingen
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78575 | OLMITO | 4,649 | $69,971 |
| 78526 | BROWNSVILLE | 59,547 | $66,339 |
| 78586 | SAN BENITO | 49,504 | $42,515 |
| 78567 | LOS INDIOS | 484 | $36,250 |
| 78521 | BROWNSVILLE | 87,040 | $38,633 |