ZIP Code 78550 - Harlingen Texas

ZIP Code 78550 is located in Harlingen Texas. Portions of 78550 are also in Combes and Lasana and Rio Hondo. 78550 is entirely within Cameron County. Regionally, it is located in the Brownsville Area.

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ZIP Code 78550 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameHarlingen
Primary CountyCameron County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)54,441
Area Code(s)956
Current Time
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78550 Demographics

78550 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Texas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 78550 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78550 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78550 is 5.9%.

Population54,441
Population Growth Rate3.30%
Population Density601 People per Square Mile
Total Households16,618
Percentage High Income Households1.5%
Median Houshold Income (2021)$41,961
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$43,370
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)5.9%
Majority Race/EthnictyHispanic - 50.19%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyHispanic - 93.75%

78550 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White43,06047.6%
Black1,0941.21%
Hispanic45,36650.15%
Asian7080.78%
Native American1650.18%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander720.08%

78550 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White6834.91%
Black590.42%
Hispanic13,08494.1%
Asian650.47%
Native American90.06%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander50.04%

78550 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College1,6927.46%
Bachelor Degree4,38519.33%
High School Diploma6,38328.14%
No High School Diploma4501.98%
GED or Alternate1,3035.75%
1 or More Years of College4,66920.59%
Associates Degree2,1489.47%
Masters Degree1,0334.55%
Professional Degree5222.3%
Doctorate Degree950.42%

78550 Geography

Coordinates26.25678635,-97.67252350
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 78550
RegionBrownsville Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaBrownsville-Harlingen, TX
Time ZoneCentral Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area91 Square Miles

78550 Politics

US Congressional Districts in 78550
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78550 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 9b: 25F to 30F
Average First Frost DateDecember 21 - 31
Average Last Frost DateFebruary 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfa - Humid Subtropical Climate
Ecoregion34f - Lower Rio Grande Alluvial Floodplain

78550 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)48515864707474747164575063
Avg Max Temp (°F)69737984899395959186777083
Avg Precip (In.)1.471.751.222.192.742.921.832.894.992.911.431.3627.72

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