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Brownsville, TX Demographics & ZIP Codes
Brownsville, Texas demographics and median household income by ZIP code (in Cameron County) — 6 ZIP codes — population 250,802 — median income $57,908 — avg. home value $155,033. Compare income, housing, and population across ZIP codes on US5.
Population
250,802
Median household income (avg.)
$57,908
77% of U.S. median
Average home value
$155,033
45% of U.S. median
Average rent
$730
63% of U.S. median
Median age (avg.)
35.9
Brownsville demographics
Brownsville, Texas covers 6 ZIP codes primarily in Cameron County, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 250,802.
Across ZIP codes with age data, the average median age is about 35.9 years.
Median household income in Brownsville
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Brownsville, Texas is about $57,908 — about 21% below the TX ZIP average ($73,553), and about 23% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
Among ZIPs with income data, 78575 is near the top at about $74,273, while 78521 is near the bottom at about $41,276.
Housing in Brownsville
For housing in Brownsville, Texas, the average median home value is about $155,033 and the average median rent is about $730.
The most populous ZIP in this set is 78521 (about 87,860 residents). Use the table below to compare population, income, and home values across codes.
ZIP codes in Brownsville
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| ZIP | City | County | State | Population ↓ | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78521 | Brownsville | Cameron County | TX | 87,860 | $41,276 | $90,500 |
| 78520 | Brownsville | Cameron County | TX | 63,337 | $47,331 | $129,200 |
| 78526 | Brownsville | Cameron County | TX | 59,719 | $68,143 | $158,300 |
| 78566 | Brownsville | Cameron County | TX | 24,927 | $64,385 | $138,100 |
| 78578 | Brownsville | Cameron County | TX | 10,231 | $52,041 | $193,700 |
| 78575 | Brownsville | Cameron County | TX | 4,728 | $74,273 | $220,400 |
Frequently asked questions
What are the demographics of Brownsville?
Brownsville, Texas has a combined ZIP-area population of about 250,802 across 6 ZIP codes (primarily Cameron County). Browse the ZIP table below for population, income, and housing by code.
What is the median household income in Brownsville?
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Brownsville, Texas is about $57,908, about 21% below the state ZIP average ($73,553), and about 23% below the U.S. median ($75,149). Average median home value is about $155,033. Among ZIPs with data, 78575 is near the top ($74,273) and 78521 is near the bottom ($41,276).
How many ZIP codes are in Brownsville?
Brownsville, Texas includes 6 ZIP codes on US5. Each row links to demographics, median income, and housing for that code.
Where can I find ZIP code demographics for Brownsville?
This page lists ZIP codes in Brownsville, Texas with population, median household income, and home value. Select a ZIP for a full demographics profile.