78566 ZIP Code
Los Fresnos, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78566 |
| City/Town: | Los Fresnos |
| County: | Cameron |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 24,232 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,121 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,494 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,108 |
| Median Home Value: | $124,000 |
| Land Area: | 139.0 sq miles
360.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 48.6 sq miles
125.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 26.1372, -97.3886 |
Population Information (78566 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 24,232 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,688 | 52.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,544 | 47.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,633 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,874 | 7.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,784 | 11.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,662 | 11.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,769 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,020 | 8.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,583 | 14.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,164 | 13.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,316 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 945 | 3.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,189 | 4.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 694 | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 599 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78566 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $124,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $846 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,108 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,035 | 86.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,073 | 13.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,264 | 74.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,771 | 25.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78566 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,510 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,067 | 15.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,773 | 13.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,484 | 25.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,377 | 17.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,196 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,857 | 13.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 756 | 5.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 71.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78566 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,121 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $78,597 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $61,112 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,494 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78566 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,922 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,279 | 93.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 643 | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,377 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,403 | 69.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,366 | 25.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 505 | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78566 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,734 | 60.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 236 | 1.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 104 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 35 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,545 | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 7,578 | 31.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 9,072 | 37.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 21,575 | 89.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 20,302 | 83.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 111 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 1 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,161 | 4.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78566 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 708 | 10.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 317 | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 769 | 10.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 882 | 12.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 676 | 9.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 977 | 13.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 907 | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 898 | 12.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 574 | 8.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 327 | 4.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78566 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,685 | 82.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,018 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 40 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 58 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 447 | 4.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78566 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 344 | 3.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,145 | 12.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 705 | 7.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 92 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 720 | 7.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 650 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 93 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 378 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 554 | 6.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,752 | 29.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 766 | 8.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 159 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 921 | 9.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78566 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 27.2% | 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 (78566 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,445 | 67.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,487 | 39.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,086 | 33.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 7,767 | 32.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78566 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,399 | 76.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,632 | 23.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,015 | 14.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 350 | 5.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 149 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,237 | 17.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78566 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,166 | 76.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 156 | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 142 | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 70 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 26 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 185 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 352 | 4.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,011 | 12.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78566 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 52 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,419 | 17.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,704 | 33.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,131 | 13.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,119 | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,071 | 13.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 304 | 3.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 191 | 2.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 115 | 1.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78566 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 113 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 212 | 2.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,816 | 22.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,155 | 51.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,666 | 20.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 146 | 1.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78566 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 216 | 3.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 147 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,542 | 93.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 30 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 91 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78566 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 367 | 5.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,095 | 29.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,557 | 36.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,016 | 28.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78566 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 519 | 9.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,265 | 24.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,390 | 26.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 633 | 12.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 698 | 13.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 557 | 10.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 130 | 2.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 72 | 1.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78566 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,381 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $463 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $846 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.52 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.18 | 2.38 |
Households (78566 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,035 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,662 | 52.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,676 | 23.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,341 | 19.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,767 | 25.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,540 | 50.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,780 | 25.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.43 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.82 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78566 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,152 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,459 | 37.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,547 | 49.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 257 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 826 | 9.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,820 | 30.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78566 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,792 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 290 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 414 | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,205 | 41.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,466 | 31.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,417 | 18.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78566 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,319 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 584 | 3.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,212 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,356 | 9.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 407 | 17.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,075 | 45.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 874 | 37.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78566 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,441 | 92.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,582 | 6.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,054 | 66.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 96 | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 36 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 432 | 27.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78566 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,971 | 78.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 195 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,261 | 2697.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,261 | 2697.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,261 | 2697.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 3 | 1.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 39 | 20.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 5,180 | 2656.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 2 | 1.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78566 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,599 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,517 | 33.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 15,082 | 66.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 15,032 | 66.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 29 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 18 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 3 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78566 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,035 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,720 | 95.5% | 89.4% |
Los Fresnos, TX78566