ZIP Code 78597 Demographics

Cameron County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 78597 compared to county averages.

Total Population

2,386

↓ 99.4% vs county

Median HH Income

$62,557

↑ +31.9% vs county

Median Home Value

$389,400

↑ +255.3% vs county

Median Age

58.5 yrs

↓ +82.8% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.4%

↑ 40.5% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 78597 compares to Cameron County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 78597 $63k Cameron $47k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 78597 $389k Cameron $110k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

31.4%

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

Owner Occupancy

71.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,361

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 78597 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$389,400
Down Payment (20%)$77,880
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$2,472P&I: $1969 | Tax: $389 | Ins: $114
Rent (Local Median)
$1,361
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $1,111/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 78597, sorted by distance.

78578 15.5 mi away cameron county 78590 33.3 mi away willacy 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 78597 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.