78586 ZIP Code
San Benito, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78586 |
| City/Town: | San Benito |
| County: | Cameron |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 49,504 |
| Median Household Income: | $42,515 |
| Per Capita Income: | $25,927 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,335 |
| Median Home Value: | $75,800 |
| Land Area: | 152.6 sq miles
395.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 7.1 sq miles
18.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 26.1099, -97.6454 |
Population Information (78586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 49,504 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 24,451 | 49.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 25,053 | 50.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,598 | 7.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 4,128 | 8.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 4,599 | 9.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 5,030 | 10.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,393 | 8.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,385 | 10.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,360 | 10.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,849 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,492 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,967 | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,885 | 7.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,828 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 990 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $75,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $812 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,335 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,690 | 89.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,645 | 10.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,270 | 76.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,420 | 23.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,756 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 5,922 | 21.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,764 | 13.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,773 | 28.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,968 | 17.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,858 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,229 | 8.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,242 | 4.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 65.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 12.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78586 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $42,515 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $57,750 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $44,978 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $25,927 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,501 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,672 | 95.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 829 | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 16,497 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,795 | 73.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,745 | 14.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 2,100 | 11.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 32 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 29,454 | 59.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 63 | 0.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 22 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 32 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 14 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,609 | 7.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 16,310 | 32.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 19,805 | 40.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 46,781 | 94.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 45,214 | 91.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 57 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 24 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,486 | 3.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78586 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,059 | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 695 | 4.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,719 | 18.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,809 | 12.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,167 | 14.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,709 | 18.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,362 | 9.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,364 | 9.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 394 | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 412 | 2.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78586 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,887 | 79.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,760 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 57 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 107 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 385 | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,343 | 7.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78586 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 450 | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,980 | 10.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,269 | 6.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 240 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,386 | 12.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,096 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 158 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 532 | 2.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,557 | 8.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,836 | 31.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,552 | 8.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 811 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 805 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 25.6% | 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 (78586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,716 | 72.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,385 | 35.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 20,916 | 42.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 13,624 | 27.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78586 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,132 | 75.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,877 | 33.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,777 | 18.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,269 | 8.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 442 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,306 | 29.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78586 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,510 | 70.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 299 | 1.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 84 | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 456 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 344 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 189 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 420 | 2.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,986 | 18.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 47 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78586 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 66 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,408 | 14.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,598 | 22.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,375 | 14.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,212 | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,595 | 15.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 941 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,159 | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 511 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 470 | 2.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78586 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 241 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,547 | 9.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,923 | 30.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,784 | 41.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,270 | 13.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 570 | 3.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78586 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 911 | 6.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 443 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 13,278 | 90.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 44 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78586 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 813 | 5.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,228 | 35.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,054 | 34.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,595 | 24.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78586 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 3,342 | 29.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 3,758 | 33.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,798 | 16.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 931 | 8.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 805 | 7.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 444 | 3.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 172 | 1.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 20 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78586 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,161 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $387 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $812 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.44 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.08 | 2.38 |
Households (78586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,690 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,671 | 52.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,527 | 24.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,636 | 17.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,876 | 26.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,389 | 43.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,877 | 33.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.84 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78586 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,353 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,091 | 33.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,615 | 52.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 683 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,415 | 7.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,829 | 31.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78586 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 14,991 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 998 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 863 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6,894 | 46.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,535 | 23.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,701 | 18.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 34,281 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,231 | 3.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 49,340 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,344 | 12.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 656 | 10.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,165 | 49.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,523 | 39.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78586 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 45,708 | 92.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,432 | 6.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,399 | 69.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,004 | 29.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 114 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 29 | 0.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78586 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 38,694 | 78.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 400 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 10,810 | 2702.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 10,810 | 2702.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 10,810 | 2702.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 18 | 4.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 10,732 | 2683.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 19 | 4.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78586 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 45,906 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,655 | 31.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 31,251 | 68.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 31,131 | 67.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 13 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 32 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 75 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78586 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,690 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,445 | 84.7% | 89.4% |
San Benito, TX78586