78578 ZIP Code – Port Isabel, Texas
ZIP code 78578 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Port Isabel, Texas, within Cameron County with a population of approximately 10,540 residents. At $49,396, the median household income here runs below the Texas average and below the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $184,100, below the national average, with 74.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $636 is well below the national average. Housing consists of 64% single-family (increasing), 12% apartments (increasing), 9% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 19.7% is above the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 24.5%, near the national average. The median age is 48.2, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 78521, 78566, 78526.
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ZIP 78578 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78578 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $49k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $184k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $636 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.7% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.5% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78521 – Brownsville
- 78566 – Los Fresnos
- 78526 – Brownsville
- 78575 – Olmito
- 78597 – South Padre Island
- 78520 – Brownsville
- 78583 – Rio Hondo
- 78586 – San Benito
- 78550 – Harlingen
- 78567 – Los Indios
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78521 | BROWNSVILLE | 87,040 | $38,633 |
| 78566 | LOS FRESNOS | 24,232 | $55,121 |
| 78526 | BROWNSVILLE | 59,547 | $66,339 |
| 78575 | OLMITO | 4,649 | $69,971 |
| 78597 | SOUTH PADRE ISLAND | 2,386 | $62,557 |