78520 ZIP Code
Brownsville, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78520 |
| City/Town: | Brownsville |
| County: | Cameron |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 62,344 |
| Median Household Income: | $45,093 |
| Per Capita Income: | $25,592 |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,787 |
| Median Home Value: | $114,900 |
| Land Area: | 39.8 sq miles
103.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.4 sq miles
6.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 25.9609, -97.5486 |
Population Information (78520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 62,344 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 29,536 | 47.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 32,808 | 52.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 4,692 | 7.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 4,569 | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 4,315 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 5,736 | 9.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 6,066 | 9.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,882 | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,950 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 7,012 | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,807 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,837 | 4.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,331 | 6.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,842 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,305 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $114,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $800 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 21,787 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,253 | 88.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,534 | 11.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,328 | 58.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,925 | 41.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 36,966 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 7,230 | 19.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4,852 | 13.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,521 | 25.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,458 | 14.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,364 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,437 | 14.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,104 | 5.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 67.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78520 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $45,093 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $59,521 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $54,949 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $25,592 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 26,918 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 25,359 | 94.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,554 | 5.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 20,753 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 18,943 | 74.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,527 | 17.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,737 | 6.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 152 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 36,951 | 59.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 263 | 0.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 94 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 134 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 99 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,289 | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 20,514 | 32.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 24,466 | 39.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 58,262 | 93.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 56,092 | 90.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 73 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 234 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,863 | 3.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78520 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,805 | 9.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,800 | 9.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,430 | 12.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,037 | 10.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,373 | 12.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,323 | 17.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,280 | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,204 | 11.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 595 | 3.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 406 | 2.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78520 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 19,607 | 77.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,804 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 190 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 653 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 307 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,689 | 6.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78520 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 169 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,800 | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,492 | 5.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 707 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,818 | 11.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,614 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 118 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,045 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,316 | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 8,782 | 34.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,179 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,280 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,039 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 27.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (78520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 42,491 | 68.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,563 | 36.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 22,556 | 36.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 19,186 | 30.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78520 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,336 | 74.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,606 | 34.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,632 | 13.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,567 | 8.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 422 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 5,671 | 29.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78520 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 14,672 | 67.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 800 | 3.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 706 | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,315 | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 875 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 596 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,683 | 7.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,114 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 26 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78520 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 141 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,267 | 15.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,728 | 17.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,432 | 15.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,719 | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,075 | 14.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,943 | 8.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,879 | 8.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 783 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 820 | 3.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78520 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 897 | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,506 | 11.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,100 | 23.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 10,013 | 46.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,896 | 13.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 375 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78520 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,706 | 8.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 138 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 17,241 | 89.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 18 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 119 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78520 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,286 | 11.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,285 | 32.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,457 | 33.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,225 | 21.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78520 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,742 | 15.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 3,094 | 27.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,470 | 21.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,791 | 15.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,612 | 14.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 462 | 4.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 143 | 1.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 14 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78520 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,331 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $464 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $800 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.31 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.02 | 2.38 |
Households (78520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,253 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,486 | 44.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,085 | 21.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,221 | 16.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,945 | 36.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 7,866 | 40.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,371 | 33.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.19 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.76 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78520 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,967 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,930 | 38.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 11,316 | 49.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 1,002 | 4.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,294 | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,481 | 36.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78520 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 18,401 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 924 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,077 | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 7,006 | 38.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 4,280 | 23.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,114 | 27.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 45,622 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,388 | 3.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 61,677 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,281 | 11.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 1,088 | 14.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,748 | 37.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,445 | 47.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78520 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 54,288 | 87.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,453 | 12.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,895 | 79.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,048 | 14.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 474 | 6.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 510 | 6.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78520 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 45,586 | 73.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 578 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 16,758 | 2899.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 16,758 | 2899.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 16,758 | 2899.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 107 | 18.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 11 | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 16,428 | 2842.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 54 | 9.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78520 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 57,652 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,622 | 16.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 48,030 | 83.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 47,865 | 83.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 93 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 61 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 11 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78520 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,253 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,122 | 83.7% | 89.4% |
Brownsville, TX78520