78552 ZIP Code – Harlingen, Texas
78552 is a large ZIP code in Harlingen, Texas, part of Cameron County with a population of approximately 40,824 residents. The median household income is $62,235 — near the Texas average and near the national average. At $134,500, median home values run well below the national average, with 75.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $978 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 78% single-family (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 5.4%, which is near the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 20.6%, well above the national average. An estimated 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. The population has a median age of 33.1, below the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 78535, 78559, 78550.
ZIP Code 78552 Data
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ZIP 78552 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78552 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 40k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $62k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $134k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $978 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 33.1 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 20.6% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.9% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78535 – Combes
- 78559 – La Feria
- 78550 – Harlingen
- 78593 – Santa Rosa
- 78586 – San Benito
- 78570 – Mercedes
- 78567 – Los Indios
- 78592 – Santa Maria
- 78562 – La Villa
- 78594 – Sebastian
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78535 | COMBES | 633 | $37,838 |
| 78559 | LA FERIA | 12,973 | $42,861 |
| 78550 | HARLINGEN | 54,441 | $46,341 |
| 78593 | SANTA ROSA | 5,015 | $34,773 |
| 78586 | SAN BENITO | 49,504 | $42,515 |