78526 ZIP Code – Brownsville, Texas
78526 is a ZIP code serving Brownsville, Texas in Cameron County with a population of approximately 59,547 residents. At $66,339, the median household income here runs near the Texas average and near the U.S. average. Median home values of $145,300 are well below the national average, with 69.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,025 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 79% single-family (decreasing), 13% apartments (increasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 5.5%, which is near the U.S. rate. About 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 29.2, below the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 78520, 78575, 78521.
ZIP Code 78526 Data
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ZIP 78526 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78526 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 59k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $66k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $145k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,025 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 29.2 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.5% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 29.5% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78520 – Brownsville
- 78575 – Olmito
- 78521 – Brownsville
- 78578 – Port Isabel
- 78566 – Los Fresnos
- 78586 – San Benito
- 78567 – Los Indios
- 78583 – Rio Hondo
- 78550 – Harlingen
- 78597 – South Padre Island
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78520 | BROWNSVILLE | 62,344 | $45,093 |
| 78575 | OLMITO | 4,649 | $69,971 |
| 78521 | BROWNSVILLE | 87,040 | $38,633 |
| 78578 | PORT ISABEL | 10,540 | $49,396 |
| 78566 | LOS FRESNOS | 24,232 | $55,121 |