| ZIP Code | 78526 |
| ZIP Code Name | Brownsville |
| Primary County | Cameron County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 58,713 |
| Area Code(s) | 956 |
| Current Time | CDT |
78526 is a United States ZIP Code located in Brownsville Texas. Portions of 78526 are also in Cameron Park. 78526 is entirely within Cameron County. 78526 is within the Brownsville Area.
78526 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Texas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 78526 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 78526 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78526 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78526 is 6.6%.
| Population | 58,713 |
| Population Growth Rate | 24.59% |
| Population Density | 1,645 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,770 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.1% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $62,912 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $45,990 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (August 2023) | 6.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 56.48% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 96.60% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40,985 | 42.23% |
| Black | 416 | 0.43% |
| Hispanic | 54,813 | 56.48% |
| Asian | 751 | 0.77% |
| Native American | 85 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 152 | 2.53% |
| Black | 5 | 0.08% |
| Hispanic | 5,799 | 96.7% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,000 | 6.07% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,419 | 20.75% |
| High School Diploma | 3,785 | 22.97% |
| No High School Diploma | 320 | 1.94% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,419 | 8.61% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,722 | 22.59% |
| Associates Degree | 1,431 | 8.69% |
| Masters Degree | 819 | 4.97% |
| Professional Degree | 351 | 2.13% |
| Doctorate Degree | 206 | 1.25% |
| Coordinates | 25.98679543,-97.46615601 |
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| Region | Brownsville Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Brownsville-Harlingen, TX |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 36 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 10a: 30F to 35F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | January 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | January 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 34f - Lower Rio Grande Alluvial Floodplain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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