78566 ZIP Code – Los Fresnos, Texas
78566 is a large ZIP code in Los Fresnos, Texas, part of Cameron County with a population of approximately 24,232 residents. The median household income of $55,121 is below the Texas average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $124,000, well below the national average, with 75.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $846 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 80% single-family (increasing), 7% apartments (decreasing).
The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate is 26.4%, well above the national average. 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. At 34.1, the median age is below the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 78578, 78526, 78583.
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ZIP 78566 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78566 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $55k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $124k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $846 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 34.1 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 26.4% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.4% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78578 – Port Isabel
- 78526 – Brownsville
- 78583 – Rio Hondo
- 78575 – Olmito
- 78597 – South Padre Island
- 78521 – Brownsville
- 78520 – Brownsville
- 78586 – San Benito
- 78550 – Harlingen
- 78535 – Combes
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78578 | PORT ISABEL | 10,540 | $49,396 |
| 78526 | BROWNSVILLE | 59,547 | $66,339 |
| 78583 | RIO HONDO | 6,384 | $59,217 |
| 78575 | OLMITO | 4,649 | $69,971 |
| 78597 | SOUTH PADRE ISLAND | 2,386 | $62,557 |