ZIP code 78520
Where is ZIP code 78520?
Brownsville, Texas
Cameron County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78520 belongs to Brownsville, Texas in Cameron County. 78520 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 956. About 64,740 people live in the 78520 area, where the median household income is $50,116. The closest ZIP codes are 78522 (Brownsville, 2.5 mi southeast), 78523 (Brownsville, 3.3 mi north) and 78521 (Brownsville, 3.6 mi east).
| ZIP code | 78520 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Brownsville |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Cameron County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 956 |
| Coordinates | 25.9337, -97.5174 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 785 |
Population and income in 78520
| Population | 64,740 · higher than 97% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,628 · higher than 75% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 31.9 years · lower than 86% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $50,116 · lower than 85% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $21,364 |
| Below the poverty line | 23% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 24% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $146,000 · lower than 74% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $865 a month |
| Housing units | 23,135 |
| Households | 20,847 (3.06 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 60% / 40% |
| Land area | 39.77 sq mi (plus 2.4 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78520. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78520
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78522 | Brownsville, TX | 2.5 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 78523 | Brownsville, TX | 3.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 78521 | Brownsville, TX | 3.6 mi E | Standard |
| 78526 | Brownsville, TX | 3.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 78575 | Olmito, TX | 7.3 mi N | Standard |
| 78566 | Los Fresnos, TX | 14.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 78578 | Port Isabel, TX | 15.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 78586 | San Benito, TX | 15.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 78567 | Los Indios, TX | 16.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 78568 | Lozano, TX | 17.8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 78583 | Rio Hondo, TX | 20.8 mi N | Standard |
| 78553 | Harlingen, TX | 20.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78520 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78520
123 MAIN ST
BROWNSVILLE TX 78520
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Acacia Lake, Boca Chica, Bville, El Jardin and Keller Corner and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78520-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78520?
- 78520 is a Brownsville, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78520 in?
- ZIP code 78520 is in Cameron County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78520 in?
- 78520 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78520?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78520 use area code 956.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78520?
- About 64,740 people live in ZIP code 78520, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78520?
- The median household income in 78520 is $50,116 a year, lower than 85% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78520?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78520 are 78522 (Brownsville, 2.5 miles), 78523 (Brownsville, 3.3 miles), 78521 (Brownsville, 3.6 miles) and 78526 (Brownsville, 3.9 miles).