ZIP Code 78550 — Harlingen, TX

Cameron | 2024 Census Data

Key Takeaway

ZIP code 78550 in Harlingen, TX has a population of 53,335 with a median household income of $49,007 and a median home value of $131,100 . The cost of living index is 58.1 (national average = 100).

Population & Age

Total Population
53,335
Median Age
33.60
Male
26,307
Female
27,028

Race & Ethnicity

White
41.8%
Black
2.1%
Hispanic
82.3%
Asian
0.9%
Native American
0.4%
Pacific Islander
0.2%
Two or More
43.2%
Other
11.3%

Income

Median Household
$49,007
Mean Household
$68,205
Per Capita
$25,915
Below Poverty
24.4%

Housing

Median Home Value
$131,100
Median Rent
$900
Total Units
22,468
Occupied
19,733
Owner Occupied
50.5%
Renter Occupied
49.5%
Median Year Built
1985
Vacant
2,735

Education

High School or Higher 77.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 22.0%
Graduate Degree 7.8%

Employment & Commuting

Labor Force
23,634
Unemployment
5.5%
Drive Alone
73.6%
Public Transit
0.3%
Work from Home
10.3%
Avg Commute
N/A

Cost of Living Index

58.1
National average = 100. Below average by 41.9%.

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Rio hondo
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South padre isla
5.5 mi
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Santa maria
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Brownsville
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9.1 mi
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Brownsville
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Olmito
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Other ZIP Codes in Harlingen

78552
Pop: 42,332

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of ZIP code 78550?

ZIP code 78550 (Harlingen, TX) has a total population of 53,335 according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78550?

The median household income in ZIP code 78550 is $49,007 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data.

What city is ZIP code 78550 in?

ZIP code 78550 is primarily located in Harlingen, Texas (TX).

What is the median home value in ZIP code 78550?

The median home value in ZIP code 78550 is $131,100, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

What is the median age in ZIP code 78550?

The median age in ZIP code 78550 is 33.60 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years.