78597 ZIP Code – South Padre Island, Texas
78597 is a small ZIP code in South Padre Island, Texas, part of Cameron County with a population of approximately 2,386 residents. The median household income of $62,557 is near the Texas average and near the national average. The median home value of $389,400 is well above the national average, with 70.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,361 is similarly above the national average. Housing consists of 34% single-family (decreasing), 45% apartments (increasing), 22% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 6.5%, above the national average. The poverty rate is 13.8%, near the national average. An estimated 53.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. The median age is 59.2, above the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 78566, 78583, 78578.
ZIP Code 78597 Data
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ZIP 78597 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78597 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,386 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $62k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $389k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,361 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 59.2 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 53.1% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78566 – Los Fresnos
- 78583 – Rio Hondo
- 78578 – Port Isabel
- 78598 – Port Mansfield
- 78521 – Brownsville
- 78526 – Brownsville
- 78575 – Olmito
- 78550 – Harlingen
- 78586 – San Benito
- 78520 – Brownsville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78566 | LOS FRESNOS | 24,232 | $55,121 |
| 78583 | RIO HONDO | 6,384 | $59,217 |
| 78578 | PORT ISABEL | 10,540 | $49,396 |
| 78598 | PORT MANSFIELD | 108 | $23,523 |
| 78521 | BROWNSVILLE | 87,040 | $38,633 |