City

Port Isabel, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Cameron County  ·  Texas

👥10,231Population
💰$52,041Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂48.2Median Age
🏠$193,700Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓33.9%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 34.9%Hispanic: 63.1%Black: 0%Asian: 0.3%Other: 0.7%Race
White34.9%
Hispanic63.1%
Black0.0%
Asian0.3%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty19.7% ▲ 97% above avg
College Grads33.9% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma479 (7%)
HS Graduate2,533 (37%)
Some College662 (9.7%)
Associates857 (12.5%)
Bachelors559 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree1,764 (25.7%)

Education

No HS: 7%HS Grad: 37%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 25.7%Edu
No HS7.0%
HS Grad37.0%
Some College9.7%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate25.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.8%Renter: 23.2%Tenure
Owner76.8%
Renter23.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,041 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$193,700 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$763/mo
Total Housing Units6,391
Vacant Units2,096

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
56%
About Port Isabel, TX

Port Isabel is a city in Texas, located in Cameron County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,231 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.2 years.

Economically, Port Isabel is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,041 is below the national average. Approximately 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Port Isabel is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $193,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $763 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Port Isabel is moderately educated. 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (63.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in Port Isabel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78578 10,231 $52,041 $193,700 $763 4.4% 33.9% 76.8%