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City: Harlingen, TX
Cameron County, TX
Zip code population (2000): 51,087
Estimated zip code population in 2007: 56,327



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Houses and condos: 19,328
Renter-occupied apartments: 6,879
% of renters here:  42%
State:  36%

2008 cost of living index in zip code 78550: 78.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 86.1 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.4 sq. mi.
Population density: 654 people per square mile 
 
 (low).

Estimate of real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2007:
This zip code:  2.4% ($850)
Texas:  2.9% ($1,393)

Profiles of local businesses:
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Males: 24,336  (47.6%)
Females: 26,751  (52.4%)

Zip code 78550 races chart


Urban population: 48,405
Rural population: 2,682

Estimated median house/condo value in 2007: $86,712
78550:  $86,712
Texas:  $120,900


According to our research of public records there were 95 registered sex offenders living in 78550 zip code in early 2007.

Median resident age:  30.8 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Average household size:
This zip code:  3.0 people
Texas:  2.7 people

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 78550, filed in 2005:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $34,777 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:  $34,777
State:  $47,881

Salary/wage: $30,004 (reported on 85.8% of returns)
Here:  $30,004
State:  $41,947
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 98.9% for AGIs below $10k, 84.1% for AGIs $10k-25k, 83.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 79.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 81.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 54.1% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $2,080 (reported on 22.9% of returns)
This zip code:  $2,080
Texas:  $2,255
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.2% for AGIs below $10k, 1.1% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $4,410 (reported on 10.5% of returns)
Here:  $4,410
State:  $4,261
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.5% for AGIs below $10k, 0.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.5% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$15,815 (reported on 8.9% of returns)
Here:  +$15,815
State:  +$16,110
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -0.2% for AGIs below $10k, 0.1% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 11.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$11,114 (reported on 15.7% of returns)
Here:  +$11,114
State:  +$11,013
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 11.5% for AGIs below $10k, 5.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 2.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 8.3% for AGIs over 100k)

IRA payment deduction: $3,041 (reported on 1.3% of returns)
78550:  $3,041
Texas:  $3,120
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.1% for AGIs below $10k, 0.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.1% for AGIs over 100k)

Self-employed pension: $17,315 (reported on 0.4% of returns)
Here:  $17,315
Texas:  $16,401

Total itemized deductions: $17,852 (1% of AGI, reported on 14.0% of returns)
Here:  $17,852
State:  $19,631
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.3% for AGIs below $10k, 2.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 7.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 9.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 9.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 7.9% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $4,199 (4.3% of AGI, reported on 11.4% of returns)
Here:  $4,199
Texas:  $4,753

Here:  4.3% of AGI
State:  4.2% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.2% for AGIs below $10k, 0.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $6,546 (reported on 58.8% of returns)
78550:  $6,546
State:  $9,058
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.5% for AGIs below $10k, 2.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 5.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 20.9% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $2,264 (reported on 38.7% of returns)
Here:  $2,264
State:  $2,024
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 19.8% for AGIs below $10k, 10.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.6% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 63.2%
Here:  63%
State:  57%
(% for various income ranges: 62.5% for AGIs below $10k, 67.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 60.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 56.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 52.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 70.1% for AGIs over 100k)


Estimated median household income in 2007: $34,801
This zip code:  $34,801
Texas:  $47,548
Harlingen, TX (78550) map

Nearest zip codes: 78552, 78586, 78559, 78593, 78583, 78594.
Harlingen Zip Code Map


Percentage of family households:
This zip code:  75.3%
Whole state:  71.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:  4.2%
Whole state:  4.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Housing units in zip code 78550 with a mortgage: 4,277 (67 second mortgage, 134 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 4,253


Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,077

Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $354

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This zip code:  27.5%
Whole state:  16.3%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This zip code:  13.3%
Whole state:  6.8%

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  5.3
State:  5.8

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  3.6
State:  3.8


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Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages:

Notable locations in zip code 78550: Hardin Ranch (A), El Graza Ranch (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in zip code 78550 include: First Presbyterian Church (A), Corinth Baptist Church (B), Second Presbyterian Church (C), Templo Fe Esperanza y Amor Assembly of God Church (D), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - Harlingen (E), Victory Baptist Church (F), Grace Baptist Church (G), Little Childrens Fellowship Church (H), Lutheran Church Our Redeemer (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Abbott Reservoir (A), Beckham Reservoir (B), McCloud Hood Reservoir (C), Cullen-Thompson Reservoir (D), Hext Reservoir (E), Esperanza Farms Lake (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in zip code 78550 include: Mc Cullough Park (1), Victor Park (2), Hill Park (3), Marine Military Academy Stadium (4), Pendleton Park (5), Wood Park (6), Windsor Park (7), Bowie Park (8), Sam Houston Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Year house built:
  • 1999 to March 2000: 522
  • 1995 to 1998: 1,901
  • 1990 to 1994: 1,377
  • 1980 to 1989: 4,075
  • 1970 to 1979: 3,553
  • 1960 to 1969: 2,876
  • 1950 to 1959: 2,695
  • 1940 to 1949: 1,547
  • 1939 or earlier: 977



Zip code 78550 satellite photo by USGS


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Harlingen, TX (78550):
  • no bedroom: 63
  • 1 bedrooms: 786
  • 2 bedrooms: 2,722
  • 3 bedrooms: 4,823
  • 4 bedrooms: 1,072
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 216


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments and housing units:
  • no bedroom: 473
  • 1 bedrooms: 2,328
  • 2 bedrooms: 2,631
  • 3 bedrooms: 1,281
  • 4 bedrooms: 146
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 20



Vehicles available in 78550 zip code in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 670
  • 1 vehicle: 3,449
  • 2 vehicles: 4,081
  • 3 vehicles: 1,179
  • 4 vehicles: 256
  • 5 or more vehicles: 47


Vehicles available in renter-occupied apartments:
  • no vehicle: 1,356
  • 1 vehicle: 3,432
  • 2 vehicles: 1,723
  • 3 vehicles: 325
  • 4 vehicles: 26
  • 5 or more vehicles: 17



Estimated household income distribution in 2007:

Zip code 78550 household income distribution in 2007

Zip code 78550 house/condo values in 2007


Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2007 in zip code 78550:

  • Less than $10,000: 101
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 50
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 236
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 267
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 285
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 302
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 329
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 783
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 843
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 869
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 816
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 681
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 670
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 1,412
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 1,119
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 490
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 368
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 515
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 204
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 217
  • $400,000 to $499,999: 36
  • $500,000 to $749,999: 58
  • $750,000 to $999,999: 10
  • $1,000,000 or more: 12
 



78550 rent paid by renters


Rent paid by renters in 2007 in zip code 78550:

  • Less than $100: 144
  • $100 to $149: 235
  • $150 to $199: 413
  • $200 to $249: 226
  • $250 to $299: 320
  • $300 to $349: 417
  • $350 to $399: 550
  • $400 to $449: 441
  • $450 to $499: 500
  • $500 to $549: 451
  • $550 to $599: 410
  • $600 to $649: 303
  • $650 to $699: 235
  • $700 to $749: 189
  • $750 to $799: 98
  • $800 to $899: 116
  • $900 to $999: 70
  • $1,000 to $1,249: 14
  • $1,250 to $1,499: 15
  • $1,500 to $1,999: 85
  • $2,000 or more: 115
  • No cash rent: 678
 


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2007: $81,428.


Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2007 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $125,406
  • Black or African American householders: $75,523
  • American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $68,996
  • Asian householders: $247,705
  • Some other race householders: $65,111
  • Two or more races householders: $59,517
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $70,550

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $84,356 (it was $55,800 in 2000)
78550:  $84,356
Texas:  $120,900
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $53,905 - $122,491

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $105,920
Here:  $105,920
State:  $170,389

Townhouses or other attached units: $75,073
Here:  $75,073
State:  $159,697

In 2-unit structures: $95,512
Here:  $95,512
State:  $140,401

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $83,626
Here:  $83,626
State:  $134,235

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $110,188
Here:  $110,188
State:  $158,654

Mobile homes: $29,020
Here:  $29,020
State:  $42,156

Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $44,881
Here:  $44,881
State:  $34,447


Owners and renters by unit type in %



Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 11,863
  • One, attached: 755
  • Two: 573
  • 3 or 4: 1,296
  • 5 to 9: 1,109
  • 10 to 19: 734
  • 20 to 49: 387
  • 50 or more: 1,043
  • Mobile homes: 1,484
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 279
78550 zip code mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 13,369 (76%)
  • Carpooled: 3,092 (18%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 31 (0%)
  • Streetcar or trolley car: 9 (0%)
  • Motorcycle: 30 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 39 (0%)
  • Walked: 245 (1%)
  • Other means: 155 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 512 (3%)
 

78550 zip code travel time to work

Travel time to work

  • Less than 5 minutes: 672
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 2998
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 4868
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 3278
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 1461
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 448
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 1429
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 195
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 296
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 810
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 307
  • 90 or more minutes: 208
 

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 89.0%


Household type by relationship
Households: 49,544

  • In family households: 44,929 (8,910 male householders, 3,673 female householders)
    9,397 spouses, 18,124 children (17,063 natural, 241 adopted, 820 stepchildren), 1,876 grandchildren, 517 brothers or sisters, 343 parents, 1,182 other relatives, 907 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 4,615 (1,599 male householders (1,344 living alone)), 2,386 female householders (2,152 living alone)), 630 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 1,519 (1,207 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 4,117 2-persons, 2,726 3-persons, 2,634 4-persons, 1,694 5-persons, 872 6-persons, 540 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 3,496 1-person, 404 2-persons, 46 3-persons, 28 4-persons, 3 5-persons, 8 6-persons.

9,818 married couples with children.
3,818 single-parent households (569 men, 3,249 women).

32.8% of residents of 78550 zip code speak English at home.
66.0% of residents speak Spanish at home (62% very well, 20% well, 11% not well, 7% not at all).
0.3% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (82% very well, 18% well).
0.7% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (89% very well, 9% well, 1% not well, 1% not at all).
0.1% of residents speak other language at home (58% very well, 18% well, 11% not well, 13% not at all).

Foreign born population: 8,771 (17.2%)
(40.1% of them are naturalized citizens)

This zip code:  17.2%
Whole state:  13.9%

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:



  • Mexico (88%)
  • Philippines (2%)
  • Canada (1%)
  • India (1%)
  • Guatemala (1%)
  • El Salvador (1%)
  • Honduras (1%)



Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 1,486
  • 1990 to 1994: 1,233
  • 1985 to 1989: 857
  • 1980 to 1984: 1,084
  • 1975 to 1979: 998
  • 1970 to 1974: 755
  • 1970 to 1974: 503
  • 1965 to 1969: 1,855

White population: 39,997
Black population: 457
American Indian population: 285
Asian population: 483
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population: 19
Some other race population: 8,502
Two or more races population: 1,344

Zip code 78550 races chart


First ancestries reported:

 Other groups: 35199
 United States or American: 2002
 German: 1411
 English: 1403
 Irish: 954
 Scotch-Irish: 401
 Italian: 292
 French (except Basque): 249
 Scottish: 249
 Norwegian: 219
 British: 171
 Swedish: 148
 Polish: 135
 Dutch: 124
 European: 114
 Subsaharan African:: 110
 Welsh: 90
 Canadian: 80
 Czech: 78
 Nigerian: 74
 Arab:: 65
 Swiss: 48
 Czechoslovakian: 46
 Arab/Arabic: 44
 French Canadian: 33
 African: 30
 Austrian: 25
 Armenian: 25
 West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups):: 25
 Iranian: 24
 Lebanese: 21
 Hungarian: 20
 Basque: 20
 Danish: 17
 Russian: 16
 Belgian: 14
 Haitian: 14
 Ukrainian: 14
 Lithuanian: 12
 Scandinavian: 12
 Jamaican: 11
 Croatian: 10
 Finnish: 10
 Acadian/Cajun: 9
 Serbian: 8
 Portuguese: 7
 Eastern European: 7
 Greek: 6
 South African: 6
 Icelander: 4



Zip code 78550 topographic map

Public primary/middle schools in zip code 78550 not listed on the city page:
  • TRAVIS EL (Students: 561; Location: 600 E POLK AVE, HARLINGEN, TX; Grades: PK - 05)
  • BEN MILAM EL (Students: 539; Location: 1215 RANGERVILLE RD, HARLINGEN, TX; Grades: PK - 05)
  • DISHMAN EL (Students: 482; Location: 1409 E HARRISON ST, HARLINGEN, TX; Grades: PK - 05)
  • CROCKETT EL (Students: 467; Location: 1406 W JEFFERSON ST, HARLINGEN, TX; Grades: PK - 05)
  • AUSTIN EL (Students: 449; Location: 700 E AUSTIN AVE, HARLINGEN, TX; Grades: PK - 05)
  • ZAVALA EL (Students: 434; Location: 1111 N B ST, HARLINGEN, TX; Grades: PK - 05)
  • JEFFERSON EL (Students: 386; Location: 601 S J ST, HARLINGEN, TX; Grades: PK - 05)
  • HOUSTON EL (Students: 362; Location: 301 E TAFT AVE, HARLINGEN, TX; Grades: PK - 05)
  • BOWIE EL (Students: 327; Location: 309 W LINCOLN AVE, HARLINGEN, TX; Grades: PK - 05)
  • SECONDARY ALTER CTR (Students: 70; Location: 1310 SAM HOUSTON, HARLINGEN, TX; Grades: 06 - 12)
  • CAMERON CO J J A E P (Students: 6; Location: 1409 E HARRISON ST, HARLINGEN, TX; Grades: 06 - 12)
  • VALLEY HOUSE SCH (Location: 1438 N 7TH, HARLINGEN, TX; Grades: 03 - 12)
  • VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Location: 3700 E HARRISON AVE, HARLINGEN, TX; Grades: N - N )
  • VALLEY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 2701 NORTH BREEDLOVE, HARLINGEN, TX; Grades: N - N )
  • VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 2701 N BREEDLOVE, HARLINGEN, TX; Grades: N - N )
  • VALLEY HIGH (Location: 2701 N BREEDLOVE, HARLINGEN, TX; Grades: N - N )
  • NEW PATHWAYS CENTER (Location: 208 S 'F' ST, HARLINGEN, TX; Grades: N - N )

Facitilies with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • BAHNMAN REALTY, INC. (503 EAST HARRISON in HARLINGEN, TX)
    (Integrated Compliance Information System) - ICIS-06-2005-0896, FORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION, ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY
    (Integrated Compliance Information System) - ICIS-06-2005-0896, FORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION, ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY
  • ARMADILLO HOES (601 EAST TAFT STREET in HARLINGEN, TX)
    (Integrated Compliance Information System) - ICIS-06-2002-1720, FORMAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION, ICIS-06-2003-1772,
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Business SIC classification: GENERAL CONTRACTORS-NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS, OTHER THAN INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS AND WAREHOUSES
    Alternative names: ARMADILLO CONSTRUCTION CO, INC
  • AUSTIN EL (700 E AUSTIN AVE in HARLINGEN, TX)
    (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-031903102
    Organizations: HARLINGEN CONS ISD (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • ASPHALT PRODUCTS INC (5809 PROGRESS DR. in HARLINGEN, TX)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT INVENTORY (Inventory of air pollution sources)
    TRI REPORTER (Tracking of toxic chemicals releasing facilities)
    Business SIC classification: ASPHALT FELTS AND COATINGS
    Alternative names: TRANSFORMER COMPONENTS
  • AEP TEXAS CENTRAL COMPANY (201 S T ST in HARLINGEN, TX)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Business NAICS classification: ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION.
    Alternative names: CENTRAL POWER & LIGHT CO
  • 77 SUNSHINE CONOCO (1601 N 77 SUNSHINE STRIP in HARLINGEN, TX)
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Business SIC classification: AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES, EXCEPT REPAIR AND CARWASHES
    Organizations: HICKS OIL & BUTANE COMPANY (CONTACT/OWNER)
    Alternative names: TERRA-MAX ENGINEERING, INC
  • ANCHOR ADVANCED PRODUCTS (5617 S EXPRESSWAY 83 in HARLINGEN, TX)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Alternative names: ANCHOR ADVANCE PRODUCTS
  • BALES MOLD SERVICE INC (815 NORTH LOOP FM 509 in HARLINGEN, TX)
    Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators, less than 100 kg/month of hazardous waste (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
    Business NAICS classification: ELECTROPLATING, PLATING, POLISHING, ANODIZING, AND COLORING.
    Organizations: STEVE BALES MIKE BALES (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • AGRO DISTRIBUTION LLC (24581 PORT ROAD FM 106 in HARLINGEN, TX)
    ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Integrated Compliance Information System)
    Alternative names: AGRO DISTRIBUTION LLC - HARLINGEN

Fire-safe hotels and motels in zip code 78550
  • Rodeway Inn Harlingen, 1821 W Tyler, Harlingen, TX 78550, Fax: (956) 428-3309
  • Motel 6 #0210 Harlingen, 224 S US Expy 77, Harlingen, TX 78550, Phone: (956) 421-4200
  • Super 8 Motel Harlingen, 1115 S Expy 83, Harlingen, TX 78550, Phone: (956) 412-8873
  • Holiday Inn Express Harlingen, 501 South P St, Harlingen, TX 78550, Phone: (956) 428-9292
  • Country Inn & Suites Harlingen, 3825 South Expy 83, Harlingen, TX 78550, Phone: (956) 428-0043, Fax: (956) 428-0053
  • Courtyard By Marriott, 1725 West Filmore Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550, Phone: (956) 412-7800, Fax: (956) 412-7889
  • Best Western Casa Villa Suites, 4317 South Expy 83, Harlingen, TX 78550, Phone: (956) 412-1500, Fax: (956) 412-6228
  • Comfort Inn, 406 N Expy 77, Harlingen, TX 78550, Phone: (956) 412-7771, Fax: (956) 412-5751
  • 4 other hotels and motels
All 12 fire-safe hotels and motels in zip code 78550

Median worth of mobile homes: $24,669

Zip code 78550 marital status for males
Zip code 78550 marital status for females


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 2%

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (65%)
  • Utility gas (30%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)
  • No fuel used (1%)


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 33488
  • Northeast: 970
  • Midwest: 3695
  • South: 1937
  • West: 1565

56% of the 78550 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 68% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 59% lived in Texas.

Population in 1990: 43,292. Population change in the 1990s: +7,795 (+18.0%).

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:




Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 375
Here:  5.3%
Texas:  6.8%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 395
Here:  9.6%
Texas:  6.2%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 139
Here:  6.0%
Texas:  15.4%


Educational Attainment


School Enrollment by Level of School



Class of Workers



Companies with biggest federal contracts located in this zip code:

  • ACETYLENE OXYGEN CO INC (711 W JACKSON ST in HARLINGEN, TX; small business): $733,007 in 36 contracts from 2000 to 2006
    Contracts for Gases: Compressed and Liquefied, Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment -- Prefabricated Structures and Scaffolding, Storage Tanks, Miscellaneous Welding Equipment, and more by Army, Navy
    Signed by year: 2000: $57,600; 2001: $46,000; 2002: $110,870; 2003: $110,698; 2004: $208,338; 2005: $201,826; 2006: $-2,325.

    Biggest contracts:
    $63,250 with Army for Gases: Compressed and Liquefied. Signed on 2005-09-06. Completion date: 2006-09-30.
    $62,100, same as above. Signed on 2003-10-24. Completion date: 2004-09-30.
    $62,100, same as above. Signed on 2004-10-04. Completion date: 2005-09-30.
    $57,600, same as above. Signed on 2000-10-18. Completion date: 2001-10-16.
  • MERCADO DEL VALLE, INC (1014 E. Harrison in Harlingen, TX; small business): $376,146 in 29 contracts from 2003 to 2006
    Contracts for Lease or Rental of Facilities -- Office Buildings by Public Buildings Service
    Signed by year: 2000: $0; 2001: $0; 2002: $0; 2003: $115,830; 2004: $38,772; 2005: $117,288; 2006: $104,256.

    Biggest contracts:
    $13,032 with Public Buildings Service for Lease or Rental of Facilities -- Office Buildings. Signed on 2006-07-01. Completion date: 2006-09-30.
    $13,032, same as above. Signed on 2006-07-01. Completion date: 2006-09-30.
    $13,032, same as above. Signed on 2006-04-01. Completion date: 2006-09-30.
    $13,032, same as above. Signed on 2006-04-01. Completion date: 2006-09-30.
  • GEORGE CUNNINGHAM CO INC (610 NORTH EXPRESSWAY 77 in HARLINGEN, TX; small business): $91,842 in 6 contracts from 2002 to 2005
    Contracts for Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Other Administrative Facilities and Service Buildings, Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Heating and Cooling Plants, Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Office Buildings, Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment -- Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Air Circulating Equipment by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only, Navy
    Signed by year: 2000: $0; 2001: $0; 2002: $3,223; 2003: $63,343; 2004: $21,490; 2005: $3,786; 2006: $0.

    Biggest contracts:
    $63,343 with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only for Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Other Administrative Facilities and Service Buildings. Signed on 2003-09-25. Completion date: 2003-12-30.
    $12,060 with Navy for Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Heating and Cooling Plants. Signed on 2004-07-08. Completion date: 2004-09-06.
    $6,600 with Navy for Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Office Buildings. Signed on 2004-09-03. Completion date: 2007-09-05.
    $3,786 with Navy for Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Heating and Cooling Plants. Signed on 2005-06-09. Completion date: 2005-06-25.
  • HIGHER POWER LAWN CARE (601 NORTH 9TH STREET in HARLINGEN, TX; small business): $54,827 in 5 contracts from 2002 to 2006
    Contracts for Custodial Janitorial Services, Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services by Navy
    Signed by year: 2000: $0; 2001: $0; 2002: $13,225; 2003: $13,225; 2004: $0; 2005: $13,225; 2006: $15,152.

    Biggest contracts:
    $15,152 with Navy for Custodial Janitorial Services. Signed on 2006-05-09. Completion date: 2007-05-08.
    $13,225 with Navy for Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services. Signed on 2005-05-19. Completion date: 2006-05-21.
    $13,225, same as above. Signed on 2003-05-20. Completion date: 2004-04-21.
    $13,225, same as above. Signed on 2002-05-21. Completion date: 2003-05-21.
  • CANO PRODUCE CO ,INC (2021 N 77 SUNSHINE STRIP in HARLINGEN, TX; small business): $44,006 in 8 contracts from 2004 to 2005
    Contracts for Fruits and Vegetables by Defense Logistics Agency
    Signed by year: 2000: $0; 2001: $0; 2002: $0; 2003: $0; 2004: $24,107; 2005: $19,899; 2006: $0.

    Biggest contracts:
    $6,530 with Defense Logistics Agency for Fruits and Vegetables. Signed on 2005-09-02. Completion date: 2005-09-02.
    $6,451, same as above. Signed on 2004-10-22. Completion date: 2004-10-22.
    $6,231, same as above. Signed on 2004-10-29. Completion date: 2004-10-29.
    $6,079, same as above. Signed on 2004-10-15. Completion date: 2004-10-15.
  • DEWELL M RICHARDSON (2825 SCOTCHPINE CT in HARLINGEN, TX; small business): $20,900 in 2 contracts in 2004
    $10,450 with Army for Guard Services. Taking place in NC. Signed on 2004-03-08. Completion date: 2004-04-12.
    $10,450 with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only for Guard Services. Taking place in NC. Signed on 2004-03-08. Completion date: 2004-04-12.
  • LA QUINTA INNS INC (1002 S EXPRESSWAY 83 in HARLINGEN, TX; small business): $18,998 in 2 contracts in 2005
    $16,284 with Army for Lodging - Hotel/Motel. Signed on 2005-07-15. Completion date: 2005-08-11.
    $2,714, same as above. Signed on 2005-08-30. Completion date: 2005-08-31.
  • TONYS LAWN SERVICE (2121 E VAN BUREN AVE in HARLINGEN, TX; small business): $9,840 in 5 contracts in 2003
    Contracts for Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services, Other Professional Services by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere, Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only
    Signed by year: 2000: $0; 2001: $0; 2002: $0; 2003: $9,840; 2004: $0; 2005: $0; 2006: $0.

    Biggest contracts:
    $6,000 with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere for Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services. Signed on 2003-10-16. Completion date: 2004-09-30.
    $1,920 with Army for Other Professional Services. Signed on 2003-10-27. Completion date: 2003-07-21.
    $1,920 with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only for Other Professional Services. Signed on 2003-10-27. Completion date: 2003-07-21.
    $0, same as above. Signed on 2003-10-27. Completion date: 2003-07-21.
  • ROMANS INTERIORS INC (406 W JACKSON ST in HARLINGEN, TX; small business)
    $9,835 with Navy for Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property -- Miscellaneous Buildings. Signed on 2000-06-01. Completion date: 2000-07-03.
  • PAVOREAL HOSPITALITY INC (3825 SOUTH EXPRESSWAY 83 in HARLINGEN, TX; small business)
    $3,540 with Army for Lodging - Hotel/Motel. Signed on 2006-06-16. Completion date: 2006-08-20.


Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Home Health Care Services (500-999 employees: 4 establishments, 250-499 employees: 3 establishments, 100-249 employees: 5 establishments, 50-99 employees: 1 establishment, 20-49 employees: 4 establishments, 10-19 employees: 5 establishments, 5-9 employees: 1 establishment, 1-4 employees: 1 establishment)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (over 1000: 1, 1-4: 1)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (250-499: 2, 100-249: 1, 50-99: 1, 20-49: 3, 10-19: 3, 5-9: 6, 1-4: 4)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (50-99: 1, 20-49: 14, 10-19: 13, 5-9: 21, 1-4: 55)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Limited-Service Restaurants (50-99: 2, 20-49: 20, 10-19: 9, 5-9: 3, 1-4: 5)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (100-249: 1, 50-99: 3, 20-49: 12, 10-19: 7, 5-9: 3, 1-4: 13)
  • Management of Companies and Enterprises: Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices (500-999: 1, 20-49: 2, 10-19: 3, 5-9: 3, 1-4: 4)
  • Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: Telemarketing Bureaus (500-999: 1)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: All Other Outpatient Care Centers (100-249: 3, 50-99: 1, 5-9: 1)

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)




People in group quarters
  • 732 people in nursing homes
  • 341 people in unknown juvenile institutions
  • 203 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 91 people in schools, hospitals, or wards for the mentally retarded
  • 83 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 51 people in agriculture workers' dormitories on farms
  • 9 people in religious group quarters
  • 5 people in homes for the mentally ill

Fatal accident statistics in 2006
  • Fatal accident count: 2
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 2
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
  • Fatalities: 2
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 4
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 1
Fatal accident statistics in 2005
  • Fatal accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 3
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
  • Fatalities: 1
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 4
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 15 full and 8 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED141$99,772634$97,464360$96,432165$28,20024$603,655193$107,85122$32,949
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED14$110,371110$91,189131$99,20343$27,4431$211,54029$115,0687$34,259
APPLICATIONS DENIED39$106,961237$97,723659$93,008296$27,0201$1,475,000143$105,10233$45,725
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN7$116,314111$110,841212$98,55525$36,3441$170,00049$107,6733$89,133
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS6$121,13746$82,44576$143,14012$79,1010$05$59,9660$0
Choose year:  2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 14 full and 8 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED207$105,98628$135,87727$91,292
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED45$98,73613$207,6236$102,162
APPLICATIONS DENIED13$122,3780$07$133,877
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN19$109,9324$142,3084$91,905
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS2$193,8500$00$0
Choose year:  2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value




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