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Cameron County
Combes, TX
78535
78535 ZIP Code — Combes, TX
Cameron County, Texas
ZIP code 78535 is located in
Combes ,
Texas ,
within Cameron County .
It covers approximately 0.42 square miles and serves a population of
633 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 956 .
About ZIP code 78535
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $65,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.
Median household income is $37,838. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%) compared to national benchmarks. 26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 78535 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
633
Population density
1,507 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
061
Geography
Land area
0.42 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
26.2542
Longitude
-97.7326
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
956
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.6%
57.0%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
33.5%
28.1%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
19.9%
12.6%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.3%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$37,838
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 98 15.5% 18 and over 535 84.5% 65 and over 116 18.3% Median age 45.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.8%
Group Count % White 547 76.7% Hispanic or Latino 80 11.2% Two or more races 63 8.8% Other race 17 2.4% Black or African American 6 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.6%
57.0%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
33.5%
28.1%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
19.9%
12.6%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.3%
7.8%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 14.6% $15k–$25k 19.0% $25k–$35k 14.2% $35k–$50k 19.0% $50k–$75k 19.0% $75k–$100k 4.0% $100k–$150k 3.5% $200k+ 6.6% Median income $37,838
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $65,400 Median rent / month $542 Owner occupied 57.5% Renter occupied 42.5% Vacant 12.4% Single-family detached 79.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 18.2% Median rooms 4.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.67
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.0% 2000–2009 6.2% 1990–1999 12.4% 1980–1989 24.0% 1970–1979 22.9% 1960–1969 3.1% 1950–1959 9.3% 1940–1949 5.8% 1939 or earlier 11.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 19.0% 2 bedrooms 41.9% 3 bedrooms 33.7% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 5.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.6% 1 vehicle 31.0% 2 vehicles 44.2% 3 or more 18.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 7.5% Electricity 92.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 80 35.4% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 71 31.4% Female householder, no spouse 75 33.2% Households with children under 18 51 22.6% Households with seniors (65+) 92 40.7% Average household size 2.80
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 49.0% 35.6% Married 38.8% 32.6% Separated 0.0% 14.0% Widowed 8.5% 5.3% Divorced 3.7% 12.5%
Education
Less than 9th grade
23.3%
Some HS, no diploma
18.1%
Some college, no degree
15.8%
Graduate / professional
3.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 58.6% Bachelor's or higher 8.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 43 30.3% High school 50 35.2% College / grad school 49 34.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
15.9%
Transportation & utilities
7.7%
Education & healthcare
7.7%
Professional & management
5.5%
Public administration
5.2%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 17.3% Service 14.0% Sales & office 47.6% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 21.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 87.1% Government 7.4% Self-employed 5.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.5% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 4.3% Work from home 8.2% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 17.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
22.5%
Female-led households
23.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 40.3% Retirement income 4.9% Supplemental Security 16.8% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 31.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.0% High blood pressure 32.9% High cholesterol 32.2% Diabetes 16.6% Heart disease 6.5% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 8.2% Arthritis 18.5% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 5.6% Cancer 4.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.2% Binge drinking 17.0% No physical activity 30.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.7% Depression 19.5% Fair or poor health 25.9% Poor mental health 15.4% Poor physical health 14.3% No health insurance 46.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.1% Visited dentist 50.0% Cholesterol screening 87.2% Teeth loss 13.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 38 7.1%
Disability % Any disability 13.3% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 19.6% 65 and over 1.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 37.0% Public insurance 40.8% No insurance 25.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 616 97.3% Spanish 112 18.2% Other Indo-European 112 18.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 494 78.0% Born in same state 481 76.0% Born in different state 467 73.8% Foreign born 13 2.1% Naturalized citizen 139 22.0% Not a US citizen 38 27.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 28 4.4%
Ancestry Count % French 13 2.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.7% Internet access 58.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78535
What city is ZIP code 78535 in?
ZIP code 78535 is primarily assigned to Combes, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78535 in?
ZIP code 78535 falls within Cameron County, Texas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 78535?
8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78535?
23% of residents in ZIP code 78535 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 78535 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 78535 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78535?
The median home value in ZIP code 78535 is $65,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 78535 in?
ZIP code 78535 observes the CST timezone.
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