78550 ZIP Code – Harlingen, Texas
78550 is a large ZIP code in Harlingen, Texas, part of Cameron County with a population of approximately 54,441 residents. The median household income of $46,341 is below the Texas average and below the national average. Median home values of $104,700 are well below the national average, with 50.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $841 is below the national average. Housing consists of 62% single-family (decreasing), 19% apartments (increasing), 14% duplex/multi-family.
At 5.0%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. An estimated 24.3% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 33.6, below the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 78535, 78552, 78569.
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ZIP 78550 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78550 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 54k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $46k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $104k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $841 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 33.6 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 24.3% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.7% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78535 – Combes
- 78552 – Harlingen
- 78569 – Lyford
- 78593 – Santa Rosa
- 78586 – San Benito
- 78594 – Sebastian
- 78583 – Rio Hondo
- 78559 – La Feria
- 78562 – La Villa
- 78567 – Los Indios
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78535 | COMBES | 633 | $37,838 |
| 78552 | HARLINGEN | 40,824 | $62,235 |
| 78569 | LYFORD | 4,133 | $53,150 |
| 78593 | SANTA ROSA | 5,015 | $34,773 |
| 78586 | SAN BENITO | 49,504 | $42,515 |