78526 ZIP Code
Brownsville, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78526 |
| City/Town: | Brownsville |
| County: | Cameron |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 59,547 |
| Median Household Income: | $66,339 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,190 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,735 |
| Median Home Value: | $145,300 |
| Land Area: | 47.4 sq miles
122.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.7 sq miles
6.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 25.9957, -97.4508 |
Population Information (78526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 59,547 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 29,709 | 49.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 29,838 | 50.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 28.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 5,399 | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 5,512 | 9.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 5,188 | 8.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,942 | 8.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,625 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,805 | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,761 | 13.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 7,109 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,905 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,670 | 4.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,266 | 5.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 883 | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 482 | 0.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $145,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,025 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,735 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,690 | 94.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,045 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,643 | 69.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,047 | 30.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 33,881 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,748 | 11.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,722 | 11.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,998 | 20.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,566 | 19.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,225 | 9.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,865 | 20.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,757 | 8.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 78.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78526 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $66,339 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $79,467 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $68,343 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,190 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 27,306 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 25,626 | 93.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,680 | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 15,239 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 18,190 | 71.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 5,862 | 22.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,564 | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 33,839 | 56.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 430 | 0.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 120 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,139 | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,693 | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 20,326 | 34.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 23,747 | 39.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 55,607 | 93.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 52,026 | 87.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 224 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 46 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,311 | 5.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78526 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,043 | 6.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 835 | 5.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,191 | 7.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,473 | 8.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,930 | 11.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,031 | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,283 | 13.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,754 | 16.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,468 | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 682 | 4.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78526 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 19,996 | 78.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,998 | 11.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 37 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 320 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 34 | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,833 | 7.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78526 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 364 | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,657 | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,978 | 7.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 573 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,331 | 13.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,205 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 115 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,549 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,843 | 7.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 8,682 | 33.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,356 | 5.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,102 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,871 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.5% | 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 (78526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 45,157 | 75.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 30,094 | 50.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,258 | 29.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 14,135 | 23.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78526 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,308 | 85.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,442 | 20.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,565 | 9.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 620 | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 397 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,523 | 21.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78526 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 13,736 | 77.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 361 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 379 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 548 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 461 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 379 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,176 | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 695 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78526 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 284 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,982 | 22.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 5,951 | 33.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,753 | 21.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,288 | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,029 | 5.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 289 | 1.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 64 | 0.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 95 | 0.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78526 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 483 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,095 | 6.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,674 | 15.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,726 | 54.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,384 | 19.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 373 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78526 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 739 | 4.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 255 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 15,503 | 92.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 12 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 27 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 144 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78526 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 549 | 3.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,165 | 25.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,932 | 41.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 5,044 | 30.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78526 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 541 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,218 | 19.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,388 | 29.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,215 | 19.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,549 | 21.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 602 | 5.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 130 | 1.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78526 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,431 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $542 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,025 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.78 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.04 | 2.38 |
Households (78526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,690 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,718 | 58.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 5,561 | 33.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,030 | 12.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,341 | 26.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 9,023 | 54.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,450 | 20.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.55 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.89 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78526 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,239 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,078 | 33.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 12,046 | 56.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 387 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,196 | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,523 | 35.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78526 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 19,657 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,336 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,342 | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 8,671 | 44.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,999 | 20.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,309 | 21.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 40,429 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,283 | 3.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 59,292 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,909 | 8.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 663 | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,481 | 50.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,765 | 36.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78526 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 53,003 | 89.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,663 | 9.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,503 | 79.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,082 | 19.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 418 | 7.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 78 | 1.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 44,804 | 75.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 832 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 14,743 | 1772.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 14,743 | 1772.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 14,743 | 1772.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 89 | 10.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 13,557 | 1629.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 52 | 6.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78526 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 54,148 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,490 | 17.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 44,658 | 82.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 43,445 | 80.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 362 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 796 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 55 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78526 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,690 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,579 | 93.3% | 89.4% |
Brownsville, TX78526