ZIP Code 78521 — Brownsville, TX

Cameron | 2024 Census Data

Key Takeaway

ZIP code 78521 in Brownsville, TX has a population of 87,380 with a median household income of $44,509 and a median home value of $99,700 . The cost of living index is 51.0 (national average = 100).

Population & Age

Total Population
87,380
Median Age
31.30
Male
41,879
Female
45,501

Race & Ethnicity

White
32.4%
Black
0.0%
Hispanic
96.1%
Asian
0.5%
Native American
0.6%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
55.6%
Other
10.9%

Income

Median Household
$44,509
Mean Household
$59,611
Per Capita
$19,594
Below Poverty
30.2%

Housing

Median Home Value
$99,700
Median Rent
$889
Total Units
29,741
Occupied
27,731
Owner Occupied
60.3%
Renter Occupied
39.7%
Median Year Built
1989
Vacant
2,010

Education

High School or Higher 63.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 16.8%
Graduate Degree 4.1%

Employment & Commuting

Labor Force
38,302
Unemployment
6.9%
Drive Alone
73.7%
Public Transit
1.2%
Work from Home
8.3%
Avg Commute
N/A

Cost of Living Index

51.0
National average = 100. Below average by 49.0%.

Nearby ZIP Codes

78597
South padre isla
1.4 mi
78592
Santa maria
2.7 mi
78578
Port isabel
3.2 mi
78520
Brownsville
3.2 mi
78566
Bayview
3.6 mi
78586
San benito
4.0 mi
78550
Harlingen
6.3 mi
78575
Olmito
6.8 mi
78526
Brownsville
9.1 mi
78583
Rio hondo
11.2 mi
78552
Harlingen
12.2 mi
78559
La feria
15.6 mi

Other ZIP Codes in Brownsville

78520
Pop: 64,740
78526
Pop: 60,012

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of ZIP code 78521?

ZIP code 78521 (Brownsville, TX) has a total population of 87,380 according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78521?

The median household income in ZIP code 78521 is $44,509 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data.

What city is ZIP code 78521 in?

ZIP code 78521 is primarily located in Brownsville, Texas (TX).

What is the median home value in ZIP code 78521?

The median home value in ZIP code 78521 is $99,700, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

What is the median age in ZIP code 78521?

The median age in ZIP code 78521 is 31.30 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years.