ZIP code 78526

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 78526 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 78526 ZIP code area.

78526 is the zip code for

Brownsville, TX

Also in this location:
Cameron Park, TX
Total population
42,460▲
Housing units
12,240▲
Land area
(sq. miles)
44.03
Density
(people per sq. mile)
964.34▲
Water area
(sq. miles)
1.72

Demographic data for zip code 78526

Gender:

Male
20,261▲
Female
22,199▲
Median age
Male
27.00
Female
31.10
Gender

Households:

Total households
11,477▲
Family households
9,969▲
Nonfamily households
1,508▲
Average household size
3.68▼
Average family size
3.98▼
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
12,240▲
Occupied housing units
11,477▲
Owner-occupied
8,770▲
Renter-occupied
2,707▲
Vacant housing units
763▲
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
3,633▲
5 to 9 years
4,340▲
10 to 14 years
4,465▲
15 to 19 years
4,000▲
20 to 24 years
2,683▲
25 to 34 years
5,524▲
35 to 44 years
6,258▲
45 to 54 years
4,917▲
55 to 59 years
1,863▲
60 to 64 years
1,479▲
65 to 74 years
1,938▲
75 to 84 years
1,041▲
85 years and over
319▲
Median age
29.20▲
Age

Race:

White
2,798
Hispanic or Latino
38,851
Black or African American
126
Asian
543
American Indian & Alaska Native
34
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
6
Other (One Race)
11
Two or More Races
91
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 78526

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
29,516
Civilian labor force
18,489
Employed
16,910
Unemployed
1,579
Armed Forces
10
Not in labor force
11,017
Percent Unemployed
8.5%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
16,390
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
12,687
Carpooled
2,500
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
77
Walked
277
Other means
322
Worked at home
527
Mean travel time
19.4 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
16,910
Management / business / science / arts
5,400
Service
3,412
Sales / office
4,513
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
1,685
Production / transportation / material moving
1,900
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
16,910
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
273
Construction
1,030
Manufacturing
948
Wholesale trade
642
Retail trade
2,384
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
790
Information
233
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
614
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
1,244
Educational services / health care / social assistance
5,133
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
1,227
Public administration
1,162
Other services
1,230
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
16,910
Private wage & salary workers
11,488
Government workers
3,820
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
1,571
Unpaid family workers
31
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
11,348
Less than $10,000
1,180
$10,000 to $14,999
903
$15,000 to $24,999
1,397
$25,000 to $34,999
1,530
$35,000 to $49,999
1,740
$50,000 to $74,999
1,974
$75,000 to $99,999
1,080
$100,000 to $149,999
983
$150,000 to $199,999
360
$200,000 or more
201
Median household income
$40,470
Mean household income
$54,547
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
28.3%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 78526

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Brownsville Academic Center
4350 Morrison Rd
(Other/Alternative School)		(956) 504-6305000.0
Olmito Elementary
2500 Arroyo Blvd		(956) 233-39509148617.4
Raul Yzaguirre School For Success
355 W Elizabeth		(956) 542-240428425318.9
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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 78526

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 78526

Hotel nameAddress# of RoomsLow rateHigh rate
Staybridge Suites Brownsville2900 Pablo Kisel Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78526		9991180
Hampton Inn and SuitesBrownsville3000 N Expressway
Brownsville, TX 78526		9895134
Comfort Suites Brownsville651 Sunrise Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78526		7590101
Super 8 Brownsville South Padre7051 South Padre Island Hwy
Brownsville, TX 78526		-4789
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Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 78526

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Bennigan's1425 FM 802
Brownsville, TX 78526		American, Hamburgers, Salads, Steaks956-541-5555
Pizza Hut1179 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78526		Italian, Pizza956-544-7733
Red Lobster1075 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78526		American, Seafood956-544-2614
Wingstop Restaurant2501 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526		Barbecue956-546-6700
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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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