78552 ZIP Code
Harlingen, Texas
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78552 |
| City/Town: | Harlingen |
| County: | Cameron |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 40,824 |
| Median Household Income: | $62,235 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,759 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,076 |
| Median Home Value: | $134,500 |
| Land Area: | 48.0 sq miles
124.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 26.1938, -97.7507 |
Population Information (78552 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 40,824 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,255 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,569 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,498 | 8.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,867 | 9.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,071 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,529 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,283 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,618 | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,399 | 10.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,228 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,444 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,290 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,625 | 8.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,241 | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 731 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78552 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $134,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $978 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,076 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,672 | 85.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,404 | 15.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,530 | 77.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,142 | 23.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78552 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,576 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,584 | 10.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,069 | 8.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,156 | 28.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,554 | 21.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,757 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,480 | 13.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,976 | 7.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 81.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78552 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $62,235 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $82,033 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $66,642 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,759 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78552 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,971 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,042 | 95.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 883 | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,826 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,204 | 71.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,248 | 19.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,565 | 9.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 25 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78552 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 29,607 | 72.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 465 | 1.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 50 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 782 | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,304 | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 7,595 | 18.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 9,694 | 23.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 32,390 | 79.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 30,453 | 74.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 127 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 36 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,774 | 4.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78552 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 662 | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 690 | 5.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,373 | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,224 | 9.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,545 | 11.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,698 | 19.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,171 | 15.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,732 | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 708 | 5.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 869 | 6.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78552 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,657 | 80.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,267 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 98 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 72 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,638 | 9.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78552 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 662 | 3.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 879 | 5.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 654 | 3.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 360 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,871 | 11.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 672 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 292 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,028 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,570 | 9.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,717 | 33.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,310 | 7.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,033 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 994 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78552 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.9% | 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 (78552 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 33,695 | 82.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,190 | 54.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,400 | 37.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 7,083 | 17.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78552 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,059 | 73.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,394 | 32.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,784 | 20.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 826 | 6.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 275 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,119 | 15.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78552 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,846 | 67.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 506 | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 279 | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 193 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 68 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 320 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 302 | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 3,492 | 21.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 70 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78552 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 59 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,169 | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,405 | 27.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,948 | 18.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,921 | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,272 | 14.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 333 | 2.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 346 | 2.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 302 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 321 | 2.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78552 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 201 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,265 | 7.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,350 | 27.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,453 | 46.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,425 | 15.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 382 | 2.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78552 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 634 | 4.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 605 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 12,325 | 90.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 33 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 59 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78552 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 588 | 4.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,635 | 33.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,198 | 38.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,251 | 23.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78552 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,989 | 18.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,098 | 19.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,748 | 16.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,481 | 14.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,929 | 18.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,046 | 9.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 231 | 2.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 8 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78552 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,408 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $450 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $978 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.95 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.05 | 2.38 |
Households (78552 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,672 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,156 | 52.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,657 | 19.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,998 | 14.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,575 | 26.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,147 | 37.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,537 | 33.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.97 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.56 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78552 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,145 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,220 | 34.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,170 | 53.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 367 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,147 | 7.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,463 | 29.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78552 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,924 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 765 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,018 | 9.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,556 | 50.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,046 | 18.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,539 | 14.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78552 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,707 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,379 | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 40,778 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,818 | 14.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 764 | 13.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,432 | 41.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,622 | 45.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78552 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 38,226 | 93.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,989 | 4.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 924 | 46.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,006 | 50.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 172 | 8.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 59 | 3.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78552 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 34,952 | 85.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 417 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,872 | 1408.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,872 | 1408.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,872 | 1408.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 225 | 54.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 8 | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 4,821 | 1156.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 208 | 49.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78552 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 37,326 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,565 | 52.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 17,761 | 47.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 17,001 | 45.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 279 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 473 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 8 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78552 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,672 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,337 | 90.2% | 89.4% |
Harlingen, TX78552