ZIP Code 78593 Demographics

Cameron County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 78593 compared to county averages.

Total Population

5,015

↓ 98.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$34,773

↓ 26.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$63,700

↓ 41.9% vs county

Median Age

30.1 yrs

↑ 5.9% vs county

Unemployment Rate

15.0%

↓ +162.8% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 78593 compares to Cameron County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 78593 $35k Cameron $47k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 78593 $64k Cameron $110k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

3.8%

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

Owner Occupancy

69.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$772

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 78593 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$63,700
Down Payment (20%)$12,740
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$405P&I: $322 | Tax: $64 | Ins: $19
Rent (Local Median)
$772
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $367/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 78593, sorted by distance.

78562 4.9 mi away hidalgo county 78535 5.1 mi away cameron county 78594 5.2 mi away willacy county 78552 7.0 mi away cameron county 78559 8.7 mi away cameron county 78570 8.8 mi away hidalgo county 78543 11.1 mi away hidalgo county 78596 13.1 mi away hidalgo 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 78593 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.