County ProfileTX
Cameron County
Population: 421,017 · 21 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
421,017
People
Median age
32.7
Housing
Total households
138,433
Income
Median household income
$52,601
Housing
Total housing units
159,679
Employment
Employment rate
54.5%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
22.1%
Healthcare
Insured population
74.2%
County details
Local time 02:12:44(CT)| Name | Cameron |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 21total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 13 Standard8 PO Box |
| Area code | 956 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 26.1029227, -97.4789584 |
| Land area | 891.7 sq miles(2,309.5 km²) |
Map of Cameron county, Texas with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Cameron County
Compare the largest cities in Cameron County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville | 186,738 | $59,491 | 5ZIPs |
| Harlingen | 71,829 | $53,645 | 4ZIPs |
| San Benito | 24,861 | $43,639 | 1ZIPs |
| Los Fresnos | 8,114 | $61,938 | 1ZIPs |
| La Feria | 6,817 | $45,081 | 1ZIPs |
| Port Isabel | 5,028 | $32,222 | 1ZIPs |
| Combes | 2,999 | $45,504 | 1ZIPs |
| Santa Rosa | 2,450 | $36,780 | 1ZIPs |
| South Padre Island | 2,066 | $70,472 | 1ZIPs |
| Rio Hondo | 2,021 | $35,682 | 1ZIPs |
| Olmito | 1,021 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Los Indios | 1,008 | $45,179 | 1ZIPs |
| Santa Maria | 651 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Lozano | 174 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Cameron County
Review the most populated postal areas across Cameron County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78521 | Brownsville | $41,276 | 88,708 |
| 78520 | Brownsville | $47,331 | 64,949 |
| 78550 | Harlingen | $49,007 | 56,038 |
| 78526 | Brownsville | $68,143 | 55,164 |
| 78586 | San Benito | $45,575 | 50,135 |
| 78552 | Harlingen | $69,811 | 38,474 |
| 78566 | Los Fresnos | $60,187 | 23,704 |
| 78559 | La Feria | $49,383 | 12,533 |
| 78578 | Port Isabel | $51,880 | 10,076 |
| 78583 | Rio Hondo | $51,453 | 5,869 |
| 78593 | Santa Rosa | $48,649 | 5,541 |
| 78575 | Olmito | $71,765 | 5,270 |
| 78597 | South Padre Island | $68,421 | 2,479 |
| 78592 | Santa Maria | — | 765 |
| 78535 | Combes | $39,000 | 679 |
| 78567 | Los Indios | — | 544 |
| 78522 | Brownsville | — | — |
| 78523 | Brownsville | — | — |
| 78551 | Harlingen | — | — |
| 78553 | Harlingen | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS