ZIP Code 78526 Demographics

Cameron County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 78526 compared to county averages.

Total Population

59,547

↓ 85.9% vs county

Median HH Income

$66,339

↑ +39.9% vs county

Median Home Value

$145,300

↑ +32.6% vs county

Median Age

28.8 yrs

↑ 10.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

6.2%

↓ +7.9% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 78526 compares to Cameron County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 78526 $66k Cameron $47k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 78526 $145k Cameron $110k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

20.3%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

69.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,025

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 78526 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$145,300
Down Payment (20%)$29,060
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$922P&I: $735 | Tax: $145 | Ins: $42
Rent (Local Median)
$1,025
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $103/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 78526, sorted by distance.

78520 7.1 mi away cameron county

About Cameron County

Cameron County is located in Texas and has a total population of 421,854. The county's median household income is $47,435 and median home value is $109,600. ZIP code 78526 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Cameron County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.