ZIP Code 78526 - Brownsville Texas

ZIP Code 78526 is located in Brownsville Texas. Portions of 78526 are also in Cameron Park. 78526 is entirely within Cameron County. Regionally, it is located in the Brownsville Area.

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ZIP Code 78526 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameBrownsville
Primary CountyCameron County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)59,547
Area Code(s)956
Current Time
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78526 Demographics

78526 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 78526 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78526 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78526 is 6.6%.

Population59,547
Population Growth Rate24.59%
Population Density1,668 People per Square Mile
Total Households11,770
Percentage High Income Households2.1%
Median Houshold Income (2021)$62,912
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$46,900
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)6.6%
Majority Race/EthnictyHispanic - 56.48%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyHispanic - 96.60%

78526 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White40,98542.23%
Black4160.43%
Hispanic54,81356.48%
Asian7510.77%
Native American850.09%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

78526 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1522.53%
Black50.08%
Hispanic5,79996.7%
Asian330.55%
Native American80.13%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

78526 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College1,0006.07%
Bachelor Degree3,41920.76%
High School Diploma3,78522.98%
No High School Diploma3201.94%
GED or Alternate1,4198.61%
1 or More Years of College3,72222.6%
Associates Degree1,4318.69%
Masters Degree8194.97%
Professional Degree3512.13%
Doctorate Degree2061.25%

78526 Geography

Coordinates25.98679543,-97.46615601
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 78526
RegionBrownsville Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaBrownsville-Harlingen, TX
Time ZoneCentral Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area36 Square Miles

78526 Politics

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78526 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 10a: 30F to 35F
Average First Frost DateJanuary 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateJanuary 11 - 20
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfa - Humid Subtropical Climate
Ecoregion34f - Lower Rio Grande Alluvial Floodplain

78526 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)50525965717475757265585164
Avg Max Temp (°F)69727883879193949085777082
Avg Precip (In.)1.421.29.991.952.612.831.772.875.273.521.71.2327.44

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