ZIP code 78520

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 78520 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Brownsville, TX. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 78520 ZIP code area.

78520 is the zip code for

Brownsville, TX

Also in this location:
San Pedro, TX
Total population
59,408▲
Housing units
19,417▲
Land area
(sq. miles)
36.51
Density
(people per sq. mile)
1,627.17▲
Water area
(sq. miles)
2.47

Demographic data for zip code 78520

Gender:

Male
28,057▲
Female
31,351▲
Median age
Male
28.10
Female
32.80
Gender

Households:

Total households
17,566▲
Family households
13,759▲
Nonfamily households
3,807▲
Average household size
3.31▼
Average family size
3.82▼
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
19,417▲
Occupied housing units
17,566▲
Owner-occupied
10,253▲
Renter-occupied
7,313▲
Vacant housing units
1,851▲
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
5,171▲
5 to 9 years
5,571▲
10 to 14 years
5,439▲
15 to 19 years
5,120▲
20 to 24 years
4,032▲
25 to 34 years
7,865▲
35 to 44 years
7,429▲
45 to 54 years
6,471▲
55 to 59 years
2,861▲
60 to 64 years
2,427▲
65 to 74 years
3,600▲
75 to 84 years
2,488▲
85 years and over
934▲
Median age
30.50▲
Age

Race:

White
3,807
Hispanic or Latino
55,073
Black or African American
119
Asian
266
American Indian & Alaska Native
49
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
11
Other (One Race)
16
Two or More Races
67
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 78520

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
41,910
Civilian labor force
23,796
Employed
21,932
Unemployed
1,864
Armed Forces
0
Not in labor force
18,114
Percent Unemployed
7.8%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
21,490
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
15,453
Carpooled
3,812
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
475
Walked
697
Other means
479
Worked at home
574
Mean travel time
20.1 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
21,932
Management / business / science / arts
5,527
Service
5,886
Sales / office
5,636
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
2,452
Production / transportation / material moving
2,431
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
21,932
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
367
Construction
1,843
Manufacturing
1,321
Wholesale trade
547
Retail trade
3,286
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
1,057
Information
377
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
690
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
1,497
Educational services / health care / social assistance
6,197
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
2,215
Public administration
1,207
Other services
1,328
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
21,932
Private wage & salary workers
15,762
Government workers
4,018
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
2,114
Unpaid family workers
38
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
16,735
Less than $10,000
2,942
$10,000 to $14,999
1,951
$15,000 to $24,999
2,438
$25,000 to $34,999
2,466
$35,000 to $49,999
2,383
$50,000 to $74,999
2,298
$75,000 to $99,999
885
$100,000 to $149,999
896
$150,000 to $199,999
237
$200,000 or more
239
Median household income
$29,064
Mean household income
$42,510
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
36.7%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 78520

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Adult Ed
1625 Price Rd
(Other/Alternative School)		(956) 548-8175000.0
Benavides El
3101 Mcallen Rd		(956) 350-3250826015.8
Cummings Middle
1800 Cummings Pl		(956) 548-8630952013.2
Garden Park El
855 Military Hwy		(956) 982-2630823015.7
Longoria El
2400 E Van Buren St		(956) 982-2700411014.3
Martin El
1701 Stanford Ave		(956) 982-2730702015.8
Pace H S
314 W Los Ebanos Blvd		(956) 548-77002,4886916.4
Putegnat El
730 E 8th St		(956) 548-8930463014.5
Raul Yzaguirre School For Success
2255 N Coria St		(713) 649-620167760821.2
Resaca El
901 Filmore St		(956) 982-2900282013.1
Russell El
800 Lakeside Blvd		(956) 548-89601,002016.4
Sentry Technology Prep Sch
508 E Elizabeth
(Other/Alternative School)		(956) 542-336329226548.7
Sharp El
1439 Palm Blvd		(956) 982-2930606015.8
Skinner El
411 W St Charles St		(956) 982-2830777015.8
Stell Middle
1105 Los Ebanos Blvd		(956) 548-85601,008413.8
Villa Nueva El
Rt 8 Box 630		(956) 542-3957422015.1
Yturria El
2955 W Tandy Rd		(956) 350-32001,079018.9
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Public libraries around Brownsville, TX

NameAddress
Brownsville Public Library System
2600 Central Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
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Hospitals and Medical Centers around 78520

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Brownsville Medical Center
1040 West Jefferson Street
Brownsville, TX 78520		(956) 544-1400219
Dolly Vinsant Mem Hospital
400 East U S Highway 77
San Benito, TX 78586		(956) 399-131333
Edinburg Regional Medical Ctr
1102 West Trenton Road
Edinburg, TX 78539		(956) 388-6000163
Knapp Medical Center1401 East Eighth Street
Weslaco, TX 78596		(956) 968-8567233
Lifecare Hospital Of South Tx333 West Freddy Gonzales Drive
Edinburg, TX 78539		(956) 388-191537
Mcallen Medical Center
301 West Expressway 83
Mcallen, TX 78503		(956) 632-4000504
Mission Hospital
900 South Bryan Road
Mission, TX 78572		(956) 580-9000138
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
101 East Ridge Road
Mcallen, TX 78503		(956) 632-6000210
Rio Grande Rehabilitation Hosp
1421 Jackson
Mcallen, TX 78501		(956) 632-610520
Rio Grande State Center
1401 South Rangerville Road
Harlingen, TX 78552		(956) 425-890055
South Texas Hospital
1301 Rangerville Road
Harlingen, TX 78552		(956) 423-342035
Starr County Memorial HospitalRural Route 1
Rio Grande City, TX 78582		(956) 487-556144
Valley Baptist Medical Center
2101 Pease Street
Harlingen, TX 78550		(956) 389-1100343
Valley Regional Medical Center
100a Alton Gloor Boulevard
Brownsville, TX 78526		(956) 350-7101199
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Hotels, Motels and other accommodations around 78520

Hotel nameAddress# of RoomsLow rateHigh rate
Brownsville-Days Inn715 N Frontage Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520		1245085
Holiday Inn Brownsville3777 N Expressway
Brownsville, TX 78520		14173101
Residence Inn By Marriott Brownsville3975 N Expressway
Brownsville, TX 78520		10299139
HOMEWOOD BROWNSVILLE, TX 3759 N. EXPRESSWAY
BROWNSVILLE , TX 78520		8689204
BROWNSVILLE RED ROOF INN2377 N EXPRESSWAY 83
Brownsville, TX 78520		1225370
La Quinta Inn and Suites Brownsville5051 N Expressway
Brownsville, TX 78520		628090
Best Western Rose Garden Inn845 N Expressway
Brownsville, TX 78520		1216076
University Inn & Suites55 E Sam Perl Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520		606386
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brownsville1985 North Expressway 83
Brownsville, TX 78520		7585114
Boca Chica Inn & Suites Brownsville3280 Boca Chica Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520		465072
Palace Inn Motel3575 W. Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520		306081
Colonial Hotel1147 E Levee St
Brownsville, TX 78520		366767
Courtyard by Marriott Brownsville3955 N Expressway
Brownsville, TX 78520		8084159
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Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 78520

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Tony Roma's1805 N Expressway
Brownsville, TX 78520		American, Barbecue, Ribs, Vegetarian956-986-2884
A&W Restaurant3565 W. ALTON GLOOR BLVD.
Brownsville, TX 78520		American, Fast Food, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs956-350-4411
Brownsville Coffee Shop No 11754 E 13th St
Brownsville, TX 78520		Mexican956-542-9798
Denny's1875 N Expressway 77
Brownsville, TX 78520		American, Hamburgers, Steaks956-554-3042
Domino's Pizza943 N Expressway # 16
Brownsville, TX 78520		Pizza956-541-4040
Easy To Go Taco Stand24 Southmost Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520		Fast Food956-542-4592
Elvas Mexican Restaurant1775 Central Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520		Fast Food956-504-3371
Furrs Family Dining937 N Expressway
Brownsville, TX 78520		International956-544-6891
G & A Cafeteria615 E 11th St
Brownsville, TX 78520		International956-541-2153
KFC1444 International Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520		Fast Food956-542-8078
Las Brasas Mexican Restaurant2040 Central Road
Brownsville, TX 78520		Mexican956-542-9372
Lotus Inn905 N Expressway
Brownsville, TX 78520		Chinese956-542-5715
Lubys CafeteriaSunrise Mall
Brownsville, TX 78520		International956-541-8935
Lucios Cafe1041 E Washington St
Brownsville, TX 78520		Mexican956-542-0907
McDonald's101 S Expressway
Brownsville, TX 78520		Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches956-541-1031
McDonald's1104 International Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520		Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches956-544-8406
Peter Piper Pizza1644 Central Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520		Fast Food, Pizza956-504-1111
Pizza Hut1200 International Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520		Italian, Pizza956-542-3400
Pizza Hut1830 Central Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520		Italian, Pizza956-546-8272
Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits1244 International Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520		American956-542-2506
Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits1464 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78520		American956-504-0801
Rallys Hamburgers1742 Tyler St
Brownsville, TX 78520		Fast Food956-548-0672
Shoney's2355 North Expressway
Brownsville, TX 78520		American956-504-1500
Subway Sandwiches & Salads764 Boca Chica Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520		Fast Food, Salads, Sandwiches956-544-0544
Taco Bell925 E Fm 802 Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520		Fast Food, Mexican956-548-2005
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Crime Rates in Brownsville, TX

Crime rates in Brownsville, TX:

Total
10,354
Violent Crime
880
Murder & Manslaughter
5
Forcible Rape
21
Robbery
207
Aggravated Assault
647
Property Crime
9,474
Burglary
1,442
Larceny & Theft
7,574
Motor Vehicle Theft
458
Arson
20
Brownsville, TX

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