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Brownsville · Zip code

78521 zip code

About 87,860 residents in Brownsville, Texas, over 93.6 square miles.

Residents

87,860

Median age 31.5

Median household income

$41,276

15% below Brownsville

Median home value

$90,500

26% below Brownsville

Median rent

$864/mo

5% below Brownsville

Homeownership

59%

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78521 vs Brownsville and the US
  • 78521$41,276
  • Brownsville$48,675
  • United States$78,538

Median household income

Local places in 78521

Restaurant

Louie’s bar&Grill

Restaurant · 1655 Ruben M Torres Boulevard Ste 212

Louie’s bar&Grill is a restaurant on 1655 Ruben M Torres Boulevard Ste 212 in Brownsville.

Restaurant

Tacos "El Rorro"

Restaurant · 3535 Jaime J. Zapata Ave

Tacos "El Rorro" is a restaurant on 3535 Jaime J. Zapata Ave in Brownsville.

Restaurant

El Rey Del Elote/Hamburguesas

Restaurant · 6860 E Ruben M Torres Blvd

El Rey Del Elote/Hamburguesas is a restaurant on 6860 E Ruben M Torres Blvd in Brownsville.

Restaurant

Due Pricipesse Pizza

Restaurant · 385 Old Port Isabel Road

Due Pricipesse Pizza is a restaurant on 385 Old Port Isabel Road in Brownsville.

Restaurant

Sweet & Sour Snack n Deli

Restaurant · 1191 Ruben M Torres Blvd

Sweet & Sour Snack n Deli is a restaurant on 1191 Ruben M Torres Blvd in Brownsville.

Restaurant

Donkey's Butt Coffee

Restaurant · 1059 S Indiana Ave LOT 72

Donkey's Butt Coffee is a restaurant on 1059 S Indiana Ave LOT 72 in Brownsville.

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Mi Casa Tradicion Casera

Restaurant · 500 Paredes Line Rd Ste D

Mi Casa Tradicion Casera is a restaurant on 500 Paredes Line Rd Ste D in Brownsville.

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Charlie’s Bar and Grill

Restaurant · 2602 E 14th St

Charlie’s Bar and Grill is a restaurant on 2602 E 14th St in Brownsville.

Restaurant

Easy to go tacos #5

Restaurant · 374 Military Rd

Easy to go tacos #5 is a restaurant on 374 Military Rd in Brownsville.

Restaurant

Ocean Buffet

Restaurant · 2921 Boca Chica Boulevard

Ocean Buffet is a restaurant on 2921 Boca Chica Boulevard in Brownsville.

Restaurant

Bigo's Bar & Grill - Paredes

Restaurant · 464 Paredes Line Rd

Bigo's Bar & Grill - Paredes is a restaurant on 464 Paredes Line Rd in Brownsville.

Restaurant

El Barril

Restaurant · 3704 Boca Chica Blvd

El Barril is a restaurant on 3704 Boca Chica Blvd in Brownsville.

Restaurant

Letty's Café

Restaurant · 401 Paredes Line Rd

Letty's Café is a restaurant on 401 Paredes Line Rd in Brownsville.

Restaurant

Doña Paola

Restaurant · 3525 International Blvd Ste A1

Doña Paola is a restaurant on 3525 International Blvd Ste A1 in Brownsville.

Restaurant

Chinese Gourmet Express

Restaurant · 2370 North Expy #1344

Chinese Gourmet Express is a restaurant on 2370 North Expy #1344 in Brownsville.

Schools in 78521

Libraries in 78521

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Questions

What city is zip code 78521?

78521 is in Brownsville, Texas. About 28% of its land area is inside the city; the rest covers neighboring areas.

How many people live in 78521?

About 87,860 residents in 27,475 households, over 93.6 square miles.

What is the median income in 78521?

$41,276 per household, 15% below the Brownsville median.

What schools are in 78521?

Aiken El, Breeden El, Burns El, Canales El, Castaneda El, Champion El and 24 more.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, 2023 Gazetteer and ACS 2019–2023. Places are from this guide’s directory, schools from NCES and libraries from IMLS.

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