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78597

Texas · 2,935 residents · 8.84 sq mi
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With 2,935 people, ZIP 78597 is a ZIP code in Cameron County. The median age is 61.0, about 22 years above the US median. This is an unusually credentialed place: 54% of adults have a four-year degree. Getting to work takes 13 minutes on average. That is roughly 30% ahead of the Cameron County median. The typical home is worth $527,200. Among the 14 ZIP codes in Cameron County, 78597 ranks 4th by median household income.

$68,421
US average: $82,259
$76,832
US average: $44,673
$527,200
US average: $376,019
53.6%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
8.84 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
9.4%
Age 65+
40.9%
54.3%
45.7%
1.77 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic74%(2,171)
Black7.3%(213)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(392)
Asian3.6%(106)
Other1.8%(53)
54
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
7.7
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
LOWEST4TH 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 78597?

ZIP code 78597 has about 2,935 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78597?

The typical household in ZIP code 78597 earns about $68,421 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 78597 expensive?

In ZIP code 78597, the median home is worth about $527,200, and the typical rent is about $1,521 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 78597?

About 53.6% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 78597 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78597?

About 15.8% of people in ZIP code 78597 live below the federal poverty line.

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