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78578

Texas · 10,016 residents · 57.0 sq mi
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ZIP 78578 is home to 10,016 people in Cameron County. At a median age of 49.0, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 27.0% of people in this ZIP code live below the federal poverty line. Median home value sits at $196,200. Owners hold 75% of the housing stock. Renters pay $749 a month at the median. Among the 14 ZIP codes in Cameron County, 78578 ranks 6th by median household income.

$51,880
US average: $82,259
$37,249
US average: $44,673
$196,200
US average: $376,019
28.6%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
57.0 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
20.1%
Age 65+
27.2%
47.0%
53.0%
2.29 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic40%(4,002)
Black0%(3)
Hispanic / Latino57.3%(5,744)
Asian0.5%(52)
Other2.1%(215)
64
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.8
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
LOWEST6TH 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 78578?

ZIP code 78578 has about 10,016 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78578?

The typical household in ZIP code 78578 earns about $51,880 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 78578 expensive?

In ZIP code 78578, the median home is worth about $196,200, and the typical rent is about $749 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 78578?

About 28.6% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 78578 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78578?

About 27.0% of people in ZIP code 78578 live below the federal poverty line.

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