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78559

Texas · 12,169 residents · 36.3 sq mi
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ZIP 78559 is a ZIP code of 12,169 people in Cameron County. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 13% of adults. The typical home is worth $103,800. 21.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Households take in $49,383 at the median, 40% less than the US figure. People stay put here: 95% were in the same home a year ago. Among the 14 ZIP codes in Cameron County, 78559 ranks 9th by median household income.

$49,383
US average: $82,259
$25,126
US average: $44,673
$103,800
US average: $376,019
13.5%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
36.3 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
26.0%
Age 65+
18.6%
47.5%
52.5%
2.85 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.5%(1,150)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino90.1%(10,965)
Asian0.1%(14)
Other0.3%(40)
22
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.1
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Cameron County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST9TH OF 14HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
78520$50,116
78521$44,509
78526$70,565
78535$39,000
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 78559?

ZIP code 78559 has about 12,169 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78559?

The typical household in ZIP code 78559 earns about $49,383 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 78559 expensive?

In ZIP code 78559, the median home is worth about $103,800, and the typical rent is about $1,038 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 78559?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 78559 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78559?

About 21.6% of people in ZIP code 78559 live below the federal poverty line.

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