City

Los Fresnos, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Cameron County  ·  Texas

👥24,927Population
💰$64,385Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂34.1Median Age
🏠$138,100Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓36.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 13% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 10.3%Hispanic: 88.2%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.1%Race
White10.3%
Hispanic88.2%
Black1.1%
Asian0.1%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
27%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.45
Below Poverty26.3% ▲ 163% above avg
College Grads36.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 13% above avg
No HS Diploma740 (6.5%)
HS Graduate3,513 (30.7%)
Some College1,512 (13.2%)
Associates1,530 (13.4%)
Bachelors1,348 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree2,803 (24.5%)

Education

No HS: 6.5%HS Grad: 30.7%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 24.5%Edu
No HS6.5%
HS Grad30.7%
Some College13.2%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate24.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.3%Renter: 25.7%Tenure
Owner74.3%
Renter25.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,385 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$138,100 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$863/mo
Total Housing Units8,275
Vacant Units1,061

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
59%
About Los Fresnos, TX

Los Fresnos is a city in Texas, located in Cameron County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 24,927 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.1 years.

Economically, Los Fresnos is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,385 is below the national average. Approximately 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Los Fresnos is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $138,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $863 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Los Fresnos is moderately educated. 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (88.16%).

Los Fresnos, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Los Fresnos
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78566 24,927 $64,385 $138,100 $863 5.6% 36.3% 74.3%