ZIP Code 78597

Located in South Padre Island, TX (Cameron County)

ZIP Code 78597 (South Padre Island, TX): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 2,935 residents (128 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $527,470
  • Average Household Income: $68,421

ZIP code 78597 primarily serves South Padre Island, TX in Cameron County. An estimated 2,935 people live within this area, with about 128 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 78597, the average price is around $527,470. That makes local housing 105% higher than the Texas average of $257,439, and 71% higher than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 78597 earns about $68,421 a year. This income is 10% lower than the average family in Texas ($75,691), and 13% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 2,935
Median Household Income $68,421
Median Home Value $527,470
Median Age 61.0 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$53,947
Labor Force Participation47.1%
Unemployment Rate5.6%
Average Commute Time12.7 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate70.6%
Median Rent$1,521
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)29.3%
Total Housing Units1,642

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CitySouth Padre Island
CountyCameron
County FIPS48061
Metro Area (CBSA)Brownsville-Harlingen, TX
Combined Area (CSA)Brownsville-Harlingen-Raymondville, TX
Population Density128.2/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)26.2474, -97.1969
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago

Household Structure

Average Family Size2.36
Dual Income Families29.7%

Marital Status

Married64.0%
Never Married17.0%
Divorced13.1%
Widowed6.0%

Gender

Male54.3%
Female45.7%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)8.5%
Poverty Rate15.8%

Key Population Groups

Veterans12.6%
Disabled Population7.0%
Limited English Proficiency1.3%

All ZIP Codes in South Padre Island

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
78597 Current 2,935 $68,421 $527,470

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