78586 ZIP Code – San Benito, Texas
78586 is a large ZIP code in San Benito, Texas, part of Cameron County with a population of approximately 49,504 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $42,515, which is below the Texas average and well below the national figure. The median home value of $75,800 is well below the national average, with 74.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $812 is below the national average. Housing consists of 75% single-family (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average. An estimated 26.8% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. An estimated 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. Residents have a median age of 31.1, below the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 78567, 78575, 78552.
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ZIP 78586 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78586 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 49k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $42k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $75k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $812 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 31.1 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 26.8% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.4% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78567 – Los Indios
- 78575 – Olmito
- 78552 – Harlingen
- 78550 – Harlingen
- 78535 – Combes
- 78520 – Brownsville
- 78559 – La Feria
- 78592 – Santa Maria
- 78526 – Brownsville
- 78593 – Santa Rosa
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78567 | LOS INDIOS | 484 | $36,250 |
| 78575 | OLMITO | 4,649 | $69,971 |
| 78552 | HARLINGEN | 40,824 | $62,235 |
| 78550 | HARLINGEN | 54,441 | $46,341 |
| 78535 | COMBES | 633 | $37,838 |