78597 ZIP Code
South Padre Island, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78597 |
| City/Town: | South Padre Island |
| County: | Cameron |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 2,386 |
| Median Household Income: | $62,557 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,914 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,054 |
| Median Home Value: | $389,400 |
| Land Area: | 8.8 sq miles
22.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 124.5 sq miles
322.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 26.2732, -97.2764 |
Population Information (78597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 2,386 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 1,373 | 57.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 1,013 | 42.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 58.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 114 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 27 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 28 | 1.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 106 | 4.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 187 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 123 | 5.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 37 | 1.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 265 | 11.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 503 | 21.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 322 | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 455 | 19.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 219 | 9.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $389,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,361 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,054 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 1,233 | 20.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 4,821 | 79.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 878 | 71.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 355 | 28.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 1,924 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 100 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 61 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 93 | 4.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 505 | 26.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 131 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 605 | 31.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 429 | 22.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 53.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78597 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $62,557 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $103,547 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $82,701 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,914 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 1,416 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 1,368 | 96.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 48 | 3.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 742 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,112 | 81.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 115 | 8.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 141 | 10.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 1,836 | 76.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 122 | 5.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 91 | 3.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 154 | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 183 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 337 | 14.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 489 | 20.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 441 | 18.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 48 | 2.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78597 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 71 | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 117 | 9.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 47 | 3.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 131 | 10.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 357 | 29.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 176 | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 140 | 11.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 25 | 2.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 169 | 13.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78597 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 800 | 58.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 15 | 1.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 218 | 15.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 58 | 4.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 277 | 20.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 14.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78597 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 35 | 2.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 17 | 1.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 100 | 7.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 83 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 12 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 133 | 9.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 272 | 19.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 248 | 18.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 349 | 25.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 72 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 47 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.4% | 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 (78597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 2,072 | 86.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 1,569 | 65.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 833 | 34.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 314 | 13.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78597 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 895 | 72.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 475 | 38.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 277 | 22.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 15 | 1.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 24 | 1.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78597 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 802 | 13.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 128 | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 487 | 8.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 269 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 222 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 355 | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,770 | 62.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 21 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78597 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 223 | 3.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 821 | 13.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 326 | 5.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,058 | 50.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,381 | 22.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 122 | 2.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 123 | 2.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 0 | 0.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78597 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 293 | 4.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 644 | 10.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,424 | 40.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,119 | 35.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 574 | 9.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78597 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 24 | 1.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,195 | 96.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 14 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78597 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 51 | 4.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 681 | 55.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 427 | 34.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 74 | 6.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78597 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 27 | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 124 | 14.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 86 | 9.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 372 | 42.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 255 | 29.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 14 | 1.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78597 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,799 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,066 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,361 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.07 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.58 | 2.38 |
Households (78597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 1,233 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 555 | 45.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 26 | 2.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 439 | 35.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 214 | 17.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 154 | 12.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 512 | 41.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.93 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.27 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78597 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,247 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 440 | 35.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 700 | 56.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 27 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 80 | 6.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 106 | 8.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78597 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 261 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 38 | 14.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 40 | 15.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 59 | 22.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 124 | 47.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 2,158 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 122 | 5.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 2,386 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 184 | 7.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 98 | 53.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 86 | 46.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78597 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 2,063 | 86.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 263 | 11.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 92 | 35.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 171 | 65.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 143 | 54.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 2,103 | 88.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 70 | 2.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 283 | 404.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 283 | 404.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 283 | 404.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 59 | 84.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 148 | 211.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78597 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,272 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 1,916 | 84.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 356 | 15.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 323 | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 33 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78597 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 1,233 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,171 | 95.0% | 89.4% |
South Padre Island, TX78597