The U.S. ZIP Code 78578 is associated with Port Isabel, TX in Cameron County. Median househould income in this region is $36,147, while about 21% of the population lives below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 78578 has a median age of approximately 44.1 years, with 28.1% of residents aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 16.6% of residents in this Texas region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $20,907. The current population estimate for this region is 11,772.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 78578 is $36,147, while the region's mean household income is $53,183. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $20,907. The per capita income in ZIP Code 78578 of $20,907 is approximately 33.16% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 20.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately118.95% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 14.4% of the population in 78578 earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, while an estimated 14.2% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.6% of 78578 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 12.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 8.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 13.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 14.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 78578 are older than average. The median age of 44.1 years in ZIP Code 78578 is approximately 15.75% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 28.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.0% of the population in 78578 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 13.0% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 78578 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 8.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 14.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.5% |
| 85 years and over | 1.6% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 78578 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 38.0% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 78578 is high blood pressure, as approximately 35.5% of adults 18 and older in this Cameron County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 21.5% |
| High blood pressure | 35.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.4% |
| Current asthma | 9.2% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 15.8% |
| High cholesterol | 38.0% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78578 is cholesterol screening, as an estimated 82.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 78.6% of those 18 and above in 78578 list taking medicine for high blood pressure control, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 78578 include obesity (42.1% of adults aged 18 and above) and no leisure-time physical activity (32.1% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 65.2% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 78.6% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 72.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 82.4% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 51.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.9% |
| Current smoking | 16.0% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 32.1% |
| Obesity | 42.1% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 31.2% |
In ZIP Code 78578, 73.5% of the population graduated high school, while 16.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 13.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 35.0% in this Cameron County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 13.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 12.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 35.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 15.7% |
| Associate's degree | 6.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78578, 99.4% is one race, while 0.6% are two or more races. Approximately 74.2% of 78578 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78578 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.0%), followed by Asian (1.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.0% |
In ZIP Code 78578, 51.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 47.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Cameron County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 51.3% |
| Spanish | 47.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78578, an estimated 23.7% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 20.2% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Cameron County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 7.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 5.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 23.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 20.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78578 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.4 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 31.07% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.06% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 78578 | 10.98¢/kWh | 8.16¢/kWh | 5.57¢/kWh |
| Texas | 14.31¢/kWh | 8.67¢/kWh | 5.97¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 78578 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.53 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.16 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.3 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.6 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.42 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.49 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.61 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.07 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.9 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.04 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.19 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.51 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 78578, 47.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 16.4 minutes. Approximately 28.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78578 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 16.1% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 78578 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.9% |
| Construction | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.4% |
| Retail trade | 10.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.8% |
| Information | 0.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 9.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 16.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 28.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.3% |
| Public administration | 7.0% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 78578, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 78578 in the past 12 months. Checking or savings account received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Cameron County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 7 |
| Checking or savings account | 2 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 1 |
| Debt collection | 1 |
| Mortgage | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 4 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 3 |
| Closing on a mortgage | 1 |
| Managing an account | 1 |
| Problem with a lender or other company charging your account | 1 |
| Other | 2 |