ZIP Code 78586 - San Benito Texas
Overview
ZIP Code 78586 is located in San Benito Texas. Portions of 78586 are also in Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz and Brownsville and Los Indios and Rangerville and Green Valley Farms and Harlingen and Arroyo Gardens and El Camino Angosto and La Paloma and Arroyo Colorado Estates and Bluetown and Lago and Palmer (Cameron County) and Rice Tracts and Villa del Sol and La Tina Ranch and Lozano and La Feria. 78586 is entirely within Cameron County. Regionally, 78586 is located in the Brownsville Area.
ZIP Code 78586 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | San Benito |
| Primary County | Cameron County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 49,504 |
| Area Code(s) | 956 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 78586 Map
78586 Demographics
78586 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 78586 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78586 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78586 is 4.1%.
| Population | 49,504 |
| Population Growth Rate | -13.12% |
| Population Density | 295 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,821 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $38,489 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $367,680 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 57.6% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 97.57% |
78586 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | 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% |
78586 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | 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% |
78586 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,725 | 9.33% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,653 | 8.94% |
| High School Diploma | 5,751 | 31.11% |
| No High School Diploma | 576 | 3.12% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,830 | 9.9% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,481 | 24.24% |
| Associates Degree | 1,993 | 10.78% |
| Masters Degree | 356 | 1.93% |
| Professional Degree | 54 | 0.29% |
| Doctorate Degree | 66 | 0.36% |
78586 Geography
| 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 |
78586 Schools
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78586 Weather and Climate Data
| 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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