South Padre Island town, TX
ZIP 78597 — People & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub
Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle
Population & Demographics in 78597
78597 has a population of 2,881 with a median age of 59.2 yrs (55.9% male).
Health & Community Indicators in 78597
Historical Trends in 78597 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population grew 3.0%, median income fell 11.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 2.2%.
People & Community key statistics
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Population | 2,881 |
| Median age | 59.2 |
| Poverty rate | 13.8% |
| Demographics | |
|---|---|
| White | 80.2% |
| Hispanic | 14.7% |
| Black | 5.5% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| Foreign-born | 27.8% |