ZIP Code 78550

Located in Harlingen, TX (Cameron County)

ZIP Code 78550 (Harlingen, TX): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 53,335 residents (219 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $130,287
  • Average Household Income: $49,007

ZIP code 78550 primarily serves Harlingen, TX in Cameron County. An estimated 53,335 people live within this area, with about 219 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 78550, the average price is around $130,287. That makes local housing 49% lower than the Texas average of $257,439, and 58% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 78550 earns about $49,007 a year. This income is 35% lower than the average family in Texas ($75,691), and 38% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 53,335
Median Household Income $49,007
Median Home Value $130,287
Median Age 33.6 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$27,610
Labor Force Participation58.4%
Unemployment Rate5.5%
Average Commute Time18.0 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate50.5%
Median Rent$900
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)30.2%
Total Housing Units19,733

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityHarlingen
CountyCameron
County FIPS48061
Metro Area (CBSA)Brownsville-Harlingen, TX
Combined Area (CSA)Brownsville-Harlingen-Raymondville, TX
Population Density218.6/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)26.2547, -97.6641
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago

Household Structure

Average Family Size3.27
Dual Income Families43.2%

Marital Status

Married40.9%
Never Married37.7%
Divorced14.7%
Widowed6.6%

Gender

Male49.3%
Female50.7%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)24.8%
Poverty Rate24.4%

Key Population Groups

Veterans5.5%
Disabled Population16.2%
Limited English Proficiency9.9%

All ZIP Codes in Harlingen

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
78550 Current 53,335 $49,007 $130,287
78552 42,332 $69,811 $159,588
78551 - - -
78553 - - -

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