ZIP Code 78521 — Brownsville, TX
IRS Income Data, Tax Year 2022
$40,641
Average AGI
#26,692
National Rank
#1,514
TX State Rank
38,820
Tax Returns
Income Bracket Distribution
Percentage of tax returns in each AGI bracket for ZIP 78521.
Detailed Bracket Data
| Income Bracket | Returns | Total AGI | Avg AGI in Bracket | % of Returns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1 - $25,000 | 18,050 | $251,405,000 | $13,928 | 46.5% |
| $25,000 - $50,000 | 11,800 | $419,443,000 | $35,546 | 30.4% |
| $50,000 - $75,000 | 4,640 | $281,439,000 | $60,654 | 12.0% |
| $75,000 - $100,000 | 1,930 | $166,292,000 | $86,161 | 5.0% |
| $100,000 - $200,000 | 1,900 | $249,936,000 | $131,545 | 4.9% |
| $200,000 or more | 500 | $209,195,000 | $418,390 | 1.3% |
| Total | 38,820 | $1,577,710,000 | $40,641 | 100% |
Nearby Major Cities
Closest cities by distance with significant tax filing activity.
| City | Distance | Avg AGI | Tax Returns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcallen, TX | 48 mi | $67,030 | 58,470 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 114 mi | $68,544 | 136,860 |
| San Antonio, TX | 235 mi | $70,349 | 670,200 |
| Missouri City, TX | 255 mi | $100,327 | 58,690 |
| Canyon Lake, TX | 258 mi | $101,141 | 77,460 |
| Sugar Land, TX | 262 mi | $195,033 | 52,450 |
Similar ZIP Codes in Texas
| ZIP Code | City | Avg AGI | Nat. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78043 | Rio Bravo | $40,646 | #26,690 |
| 78829 | Batesville | $40,647 | #26,688 |
| 77013 | Houston | $40,574 | #26,701 |
| 77085 | Houston | $40,508 | #26,709 |
| 77088 | Houston | $40,777 | #26,667 |
| 76681 | Richland | $40,491 | #26,714 |
| 77011 | Houston | $40,483 | #26,716 |
| 77803 | Bryan | $40,481 | #26,717 |
Nearby ZIP Codes
Closest ZIP codes by geographic distance.
| ZIP Code | City | Distance | Avg AGI | Nat. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78597 | South Padre Isla, TX | 1.4 mi | $124,795 | #2,668 |
| 78578 | Port Isabel, TX | 3.2 mi | $64,286 | #16,099 |
| 78520 | Brownsville, TX | 3.2 mi | $46,236 | #25,541 |
| 78566 | Bayview, TX | 3.6 mi | $48,516 | #24,826 |
| 78586 | San Benito, TX | 4.0 mi | $40,274 | #26,746 |
| 78550 | Harlingen, TX | 6.3 mi | $49,236 | #24,563 |
| 78575 | Olmito, TX | 6.8 mi | $87,153 | #6,870 |
| 78526 | Brownsville, TX | 9.1 mi | $57,132 | #20,467 |
About This Data
Income data is based on IRS Statistics of Income (SOI) ZIP code data for Tax Year 2022. AGI (Adjusted Gross Income) represents gross income minus certain deductions. Rankings are calculated across 1,617 ZIP codes in Texas and all U.S. ZIP codes nationally. Data reflects tax returns filed, not total population.