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78520

Texas · 64,740 residents · 39.773 sq mi
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ZIP 78520 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,116. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $146,000. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure. Among the 14 ZIP codes in Cameron County, 78520 ranks 8th by median household income.

$50,116
US average: $82,259
$146,000
US average: $376,019
23.9%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
27.8%
Age 65+
13.9%
48.6%
51.4%
3.06 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic5%(3,229)
Black0.6%(403)
Hispanic / Latino92.9%(60,162)
Asian0.6%(398)
Other0.8%(548)
Diversity Score16.7%(10,827)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Cameron County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST8TH OF 14HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
78521$44,509
78526$70,565
78535$39,000
78550$49,007
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 78520?

ZIP code 78520 has about 64,740 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78520?

The typical household in ZIP code 78520 earns about $50,116 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 78520 expensive?

In ZIP code 78520, the median home is worth about $146,000, and the typical rent is about $865 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 78520?

About 23.9% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 78520 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78520?

About 23.2% of people in ZIP code 78520 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024