ZIP Code 78597 - South Padre Island Texas
Overview
ZIP Code 78597 is located in South Padre Island Texas. 78597 is primarily within Cameron County, with some portions in Willacy County. Regionally, 78597 is located in the Brownsville Area.
ZIP Code 78597 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | South Padre Island |
| Primary County | Cameron County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 2,386 |
| Area Code(s) | 956 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 78597 Map
78597 Demographics
78597 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 78597 is White. The current unemployment level in 78597 is 4.1%.
| Population | 2,386 |
| Population Growth Rate | -25.14% |
| Population Density | 106 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,644 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 7.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $60,688 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $604,990 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 73.76% |
78597 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,734 | 73.76% |
| Black | 103 | 4.38% |
| Hispanic | 461 | 19.61% |
| Asian | 53 | 2.25% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78597 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 143 | 5.9% |
| Bachelor Degree | 478 | 19.71% |
| High School Diploma | 399 | 16.45% |
| No High School Diploma | 51 | 2.1% |
| GED or Alternate | 30 | 1.24% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 535 | 22.06% |
| Associates Degree | 281 | 11.59% |
| Masters Degree | 323 | 13.32% |
| Professional Degree | 47 | 1.94% |
| Doctorate Degree | 138 | 5.69% |
78597 Geography
| Coordinates | 26.37393188, -97.23197937 |
| Region | Brownsville Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Brownsville-Harlingen, TX Raymondville, TX |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 22 Square Miles |
78597 Schools
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78597 Weather and Climate Data
| 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 | 34i - Laguna Madre Barrier Islands and Coastal Marshes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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