| ZIP Code | 78586 |
| ZIP Code Name | San Benito |
| Primary County | Cameron County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 48,726 |
| Area Code(s) | 956 |
| Current Time | CDT |
78586 is a United States ZIP Code located in San Benito Texas. Portions of 78586 are also in Brownsville and Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz and Los Indios and Harlingen. 78586 is entirely within Cameron County. 78586 is within the Brownsville Area.
78586 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 78586 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 78586 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78586 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78586 is 6.7%.
| Population | 48,726 |
| Population Growth Rate | -13.12% |
| Population Density | 290 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,821 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $38,489 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $34,170 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (August 2023) | 6.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 57.60% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 97.57% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,842 | 42.25% |
| Black | 56 | 0.07% |
| Hispanic | 46,129 | 57.59% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.05% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.02% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 20 | 0.02% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 267 | 1.85% |
| Black | 16 | 0.11% |
| Hispanic | 14,074 | 97.7% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,725 | 9.33% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,653 | 8.94% |
| High School Diploma | 5,751 | 31.1% |
| No High School Diploma | 576 | 3.11% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,830 | 9.9% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,481 | 24.23% |
| Associates Degree | 1,993 | 10.78% |
| Masters Degree | 356 | 1.93% |
| Professional Degree | 54 | 0.29% |
| Doctorate Degree | 66 | 0.36% |
| Coordinates | 26.10726929,-97.64154816 |
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| Region | Brownsville Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Brownsville-Harlingen, TX |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 168 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9b: 25F to 30F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | January 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | January 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 34f - Lower Rio Grande Alluvial Floodplain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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