City

Olmito, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Cameron County  ·  Texas

👥4,728Population
💰$74,273Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$220,400Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓63.7%College Grads▲ 64% above avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 18.6%Hispanic: 78.1%Asian: 2.5%Other: 0.1%Race
White18.6%
Hispanic78.1%
Asian2.5%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
21%
18–24
11%
25–44
18%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty18.4% ▲ 84% above avg
College Grads63.7% ▲ 64% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma55 (2.1%)
HS Graduate536 (20.8%)
Some College154 (6%)
Associates192 (7.4%)
Bachelors318 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree1,326 (51.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 20.8%Some College: 6%Associates: 7.4%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 51.4%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad20.8%
Some College6.0%
Associates7.4%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate51.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.4%Renter: 33.6%Tenure
Owner66.4%
Renter33.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,273 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$220,400 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,138/mo
Total Housing Units1,902
Vacant Units209

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
62%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
28%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
57%
About Olmito, TX

Olmito is a city in Texas, located in Cameron County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,728 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, Olmito is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,273 is near the national average. Approximately 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Olmito is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $220,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,138 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Olmito is highly educated. 63.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (78.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Olmito
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78575 4,728 $74,273 $220,400 $1,138 4.1% 63.7% 66.4%