78521 ZIP Code – Brownsville, Texas
78521 is a ZIP code serving Brownsville, Texas in Cameron County with a population of approximately 87,040 residents. At $38,633, the median household income here runs well below the Texas average and well below the U.S. average. The median home value of $84,300 is well below the national average, with 60.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $831 is below the national average. Housing consists of 68% single-family (decreasing), 15% apartments (increasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 6.7%, above the national average. An estimated 30.6% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. An estimated 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The median age is 31.5, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 78578, 78526, 78566.
ZIP Code 78521 Data
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ZIP 78521 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78521 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 87k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $38k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $84k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $831 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 31.5 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 30.6% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.8% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78578 – Port Isabel
- 78526 – Brownsville
- 78566 – Los Fresnos
- 78520 – Brownsville
- 78575 – Olmito
- 78597 – South Padre Island
- 78586 – San Benito
- 78583 – Rio Hondo
- 78567 – Los Indios
- 78550 – Harlingen
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78578 | PORT ISABEL | 10,540 | $49,396 |
| 78526 | BROWNSVILLE | 59,547 | $66,339 |
| 78566 | LOS FRESNOS | 24,232 | $55,121 |
| 78520 | BROWNSVILLE | 62,344 | $45,093 |
| 78575 | OLMITO | 4,649 | $69,971 |