78521 ZIP Code – Brownsville, Texas
ZIP Code 78521 is located in Brownsville, Texas and has a population of approximately 87,040 residents. The median household income is $38,633.
This ZIP code is part of Cameron County. Nearby ZIP codes include 78578, 78526, 78566.
ZIP Code 78521 Data
Population
87,040
Median Household Income
$38,633
Median Home Value
$84,300
Median Rent
$831
Median Age
31.5
Unemployment Rate
6.7%
Poverty Rate
30.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.8%
County
Cameron County
State
Texas
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ZIP 78521 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78521 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 87k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $38k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $84k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $831 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 31.5 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 30.6% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.8% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78578 – Port Isabel
- 78526 – Brownsville
- 78566 – Los Fresnos
- 78520 – Brownsville
- 78575 – Olmito
- 78597 – South Padre Island
- 78586 – San Benito
- 78583 – Rio Hondo
- 78567 – Los Indios
- 78550 – Harlingen
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78578 | PORT ISABEL | 10,540 | $49,396 |
| 78526 | BROWNSVILLE | 59,547 | $66,339 |
| 78566 | LOS FRESNOS | 24,232 | $55,121 |
| 78520 | BROWNSVILLE | 62,344 | $45,093 |
| 78575 | OLMITO | 4,649 | $69,971 |