Area Code 956

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Area Code 956 Map

Area Code 956 Overview

1,666,455
TOTAL POPULATION
825,243
MALE POPULATION
841,212
FEMALE POPULATION
98.10
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.94
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$20,907
PER CAPITA INCOME
$56,664
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$46,596
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
33.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
66.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,482
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
29.98
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
644,965
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
53.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Area Code 956

The most populous races in Area Code 956 are Hispanic or Latino (1,540,581 | 92.4%), White / Caucasian (914,847 | 54.9%), and Two or more Races (579,077 | 34.7%).
Race in Area Code 956
Race# Population% Population
Asian12,7130.8%
Black / African American10,0600.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific3700.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,540,58192.4%
Native / Alaskan4,4790.3%
White / Caucasian914,84754.9%
Two or more Races579,07734.7%
Some other Race144,9098.7%
Total1,666,455100.0%

Ancestry in Area Code 956

The most populous ancestries reported in Area Code 956 are Mexican (1,463,471 | 87.8%), American (30,241 | 1.8%), German (25,347 | 1.5%), English (18,593 | 1.1%), and Irish (15,935 | 1.0%), together accounting for 93.2% of all Area Code 956 residents.
Ancestry in Area Code 956
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan270.0%
African1,4100.1%
Albanian620.0%
Alsatian180.0%
American30,2411.8%
Apache3460.0%
Arab8000.1%
Argentinean2570.0%
Armenian500.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac20.0%
Australian670.0%
Austrian1790.0%
Bahamian320.0%
Bangladeshi100.0%
Basque260.0%
Belgian1910.0%
Belizean2110.0%
Bhutanese9790.1%
Blackfeet750.0%
Bolivian680.0%
Brazilian4260.0%
British1,1100.1%
Bulgarian2510.0%
Burmese1,0110.1%
Cajun950.0%
Cambodian150.0%
Canadian7220.0%
Carpatho Rusyn270.0%
Celtic200.0%
Central American9,6370.6%
Central American Indian1,1310.1%
Cherokee9020.1%
Chickasaw2170.0%
Chilean730.0%
Chippewa180.0%
Choctaw2270.0%
Colombian1,4530.1%
Comanche660.0%
Costa Rican370.0%
Creek370.0%
Croatian530.0%
Cuban1,7470.1%
Czech1,0130.1%
Czechoslovakian1410.0%
Danish5120.0%
Delaware900.0%
Dominican1,1720.1%
Dutch1,9620.1%
Dutch West Indian600.0%
Eastern European3090.0%
Ecuadorian2500.0%
Egyptian1640.0%
English18,5931.1%
Estonian120.0%
Ethiopian390.0%
European2,9180.2%
Fijian540.0%
Filipino1240.0%
Finnish2510.0%
French5,8100.4%
French American Indian30.0%
French Canadian8010.1%
German25,3471.5%
Ghanaian140.0%
Greek2560.0%
Guamanian / Chamorro2700.0%
Guatemalan2,0960.1%
Haitian990.0%
Honduran3,1180.2%
Hungarian3580.0%
Icelander320.0%
Indian (Asian)1,8620.1%
Indonesian510.0%
Iranian1570.0%
Iraqi440.0%
Irish15,9351.0%
Iroquois690.0%
Israeli960.0%
Italian6,9420.4%
Jamaican1990.0%
Kenyan30.0%
Kiowa340.0%
Korean5,1030.3%
Laotian1260.0%
Latvian130.0%
Lebanese2980.0%
Lithuanian1270.0%
Lumbee40.0%
Malaysian100.0%
Maltese250.0%
Mexican1,463,47187.8%
Mexican American Indian2,9920.2%
Native Hawaiian3040.0%
Navajo2030.0%
Nicaraguan9700.1%
Nigerian3500.0%
Northern European5010.0%
Norwegian2,1030.1%
Okinawan110.0%
Osage480.0%
Pakistani860.0%
Panamanian2170.0%
Paraguayan80.0%
Pennsylvania German400.0%
Peruvian1,0970.1%
Polish2,6540.2%
Portuguese6240.0%
Potawatomi460.0%
Pueblo400.0%
Puerto Rican6,0730.4%
Puget Sound Salish80.0%
Romanian1400.0%
Russian6140.0%
Salvadoran3,1380.2%
Samoan1400.0%
Scandinavian5100.0%
Scotch-Irish2,2620.1%
Scottish3,4400.2%
Seminole70.0%
Serbian240.0%
Sioux160.0%
Slavic870.0%
Slovak1600.0%
Slovene1890.0%
South African50.0%
South American4,2330.3%
Spaniard3,6960.2%
Spanish1,9780.1%
Spanish American840.0%
Spanish American Indian330.0%
Sri Lankan1,7840.1%
Subsaharan African2,0330.1%
Sudanese910.0%
Swedish2,0470.1%
Swiss4860.0%
Syrian860.0%
Thai3,2590.2%
Turkish290.0%
Ukrainian2470.0%
Uruguayan190.0%
Venezuelan9100.1%
Vietnamese1350.0%
Welsh7890.1%
West Indian340.0%
Yakama110.0%
Yaqui70.0%
Yugoslavian960.0%
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Immigrants in Area Code 956

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Area Code 956 came from Latin America (398,834 | 23.9%), Central America (393,301 | 23.6%), Mexico (384,420 | 23.1%), Asia (10,080 | 0.6%), and South Eastern Asia (4,741 | 0.3%), together accounting for 71.5% of all Area Code 956 residents.
Immigrants in Area Code 956
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan270.0%
Africa1,0200.1%
Albania520.0%
Argentina2700.0%
Armenia300.0%
Asia10,0800.6%
Australia900.0%
Bangladesh2700.0%
Belgium540.0%
Belize1120.0%
Bolivia1000.0%
Brazil2040.0%
Bulgaria1710.0%
Cameroon1320.0%
Canada1,5050.1%
Caribbean2,1770.1%
Central America393,30123.6%
Chile360.0%
China8610.1%
Colombia1,1940.1%
Costa Rica580.0%
Croatia20.0%
Cuba1,1650.1%
Czechoslovakia140.0%
Denmark730.0%
Dominica200.0%
Dominican Republic6790.0%
Eastern Africa1570.0%
Eastern Asia2,2010.1%
Eastern Europe5870.0%
Ecuador2400.0%
Egypt350.0%
El Salvador2,9750.2%
England1710.0%
Eritrea60.0%
Ethiopia1480.0%
Europe1,7620.1%
France590.0%
Germany3300.0%
Ghana600.0%
Guatemala1,9300.1%
Haiti680.0%
Honduras2,9620.2%
Hong Kong780.0%
Hungary130.0%
India1,6600.1%
Indonesia1180.0%
Iran1130.0%
Iraq1000.0%
Ireland280.0%
Israel710.0%
Italy710.0%
Jamaica170.0%
Japan5970.0%
Jordan120.0%
Kenya30.0%
Korea7430.0%
Latin America398,83423.9%
Malaysia280.0%
Mexico384,42023.1%
Middle Africa1320.0%
Nepal1390.0%
Netherlands60.0%
Nicaragua7770.1%
Nigeria4520.0%
Northern Africa1260.0%
Northern Europe4650.0%
Oceania1010.0%
Pakistan1150.0%
Panama670.0%
Peru4330.0%
Philippines3,5370.2%
Poland500.0%
Portugal90.0%
Romania360.0%
Russia1670.0%
Saudi Arabia1200.0%
Scotland140.0%
Serbia360.0%
Singapore310.0%
South Africa50.0%
South America3,3560.2%
South Central Asia2,5290.2%
South Eastern Asia4,7410.3%
Southern Europe2420.0%
Spain1510.0%
Sri Lanka930.0%
Sudan910.0%
Sweden140.0%
Switzerland190.0%
Syria340.0%
Taiwan2980.0%
Thailand770.0%
Trinidad and Tobago960.0%
Turkey120.0%
Ukraine330.0%
Uruguay260.0%
Venezuela8210.1%
Vietnam9190.1%
Western Africa5430.0%
Western Asia5210.0%
Western Europe4680.0%
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Sex and Age in Area Code 956

Sex and Age in Area Code 956

The most populous age groups in Area Code 956 are 10 to 14 Years (77,064 | 9.3%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (77,590 | 9.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Area Code 956
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years68,254 (8.3%)65,745 (7.8%)
5 to 9 Years73,065 (8.8%)66,660 (7.9%)
10 to 14 Years77,064 (9.3%)77,590 (9.2%)
15 to 19 Years75,568 (9.2%)72,383 (8.6%)
20 to 24 Years67,741 (8.2%)65,221 (7.7%)
25 to 29 Years60,838 (7.4%)57,072 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Years53,641 (6.5%)50,502 (6.0%)
35 to 39 Years49,503 (6.0%)51,231 (6.1%)
40 to 44 Years53,435 (6.5%)50,720 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years48,904 (5.9%)51,292 (6.1%)
50 to 54 Years42,345 (5.1%)46,242 (5.5%)
55 to 59 Years36,080 (4.4%)40,606 (4.8%)
60 to 64 Years33,026 (4.0%)37,132 (4.4%)
65 to 69 Years28,072 (3.4%)32,472 (3.9%)
70 to 74 Years22,776 (2.8%)27,368 (3.3%)
75 to 79 Years16,047 (1.9%)20,563 (2.4%)
80 to 84 Years9,917 (1.2%)14,213 (1.7%)
85 Years and over8,967 (1.1%)14,200 (1.7%)
Total825,243 (100.0%)841,212 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Area Code 956

Median Family Size in Area Code 956

The median family size in Area Code 956 is 3.82 persons per family, with single female/mother families (105,323 | 27.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.0903 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (32,155 | 8.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.10 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Area Code 956
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple251,412 (64.6%)3.94
Single Male/Father32,155 (8.3%)3.10
Single Female/Mother105,323 (27.1%)4.09
Total Families388,890 (100.0%)3.82

Median Household Size in Area Code 956

The median household size in Area Code 956 is 3.24 persons per household, with single female/mother households (105,323 | 21.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.27338 persons per household. non-family households (108,485 | 21.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Area Code 956
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple251,412 (50.5%)3.96
Single Male/Father32,155 (6.5%)3.38
Single Female/Mother105,323 (21.2%)4.27
Non-family108,485 (21.8%)1.18
Total Households497,375 (100.0%)3.24

Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 956

Out of a total of 497,375 households in Area Code 956, 388,890 (78.2%) are family households, while 108,485 (21.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 111,991, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 93,886.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 956
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-93,886 (18.9%)
2-Person Households111,991 (22.5%)12,831 (2.6%)
3-Person Households85,005 (17.1%)1,123 (0.2%)
4-Person Households87,142 (17.5%)557 (0.1%)
5-Person Households57,512 (11.6%)71 (0.0%)
6-Person Households27,348 (5.5%)14 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households19,892 (4.0%)3 (0.0%)
Total388,890 (78.2%)108,485 (21.8%)

Female Fertility in Area Code 956

Fertility by Age in Area Code 956

Average fertility rate in Area Code 956 is 76.4 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 137.4 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 78.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Area Code 956
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years1,357 (5.5%)84.6
20 to 34 years19,203 (78.4%)137.4
35 to 50 years3,919 (16.0%)24.9
Total24,479 (100.0%)76.4

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 956

52.4% of women with births (24,479) in Area Code 956 are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 89.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 43.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 956
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years142 (10.5%)1,215 (89.5%)
20 to 34 years9,907 (51.6%)9,296 (48.4%)
35 to 50 years2,215 (56.5%)1,704 (43.5%)
Total12,820 (52.4%)11,659 (47.6%)

Fertility by Education in Area Code 956

Average fertility rate in Area Code 956 is 76.4 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the highest fertility rate of 136.2 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 52.3 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 33.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Area Code 956
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School4,748 (19.4%)52.3
High School Diploma6,939 (28.3%)82.8
College or Associate's Degree8,280 (33.8%)136.2
Bachelor's Degree3,017 (12.3%)79.5
Graduate Degree1,495 (6.1%)100.8
Total24,479 (100.0%)76.4

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 956

47.6% of women with births in Area Code 956 are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 59.4% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 58.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 956
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School1,952 (41.1%)2,796 (58.9%)
High School Diploma3,215 (46.3%)3,724 (53.7%)
College or Associate's Degree4,184 (50.5%)4,096 (49.5%)
Bachelor's Degree1,791 (59.4%)1,226 (40.6%)
Graduate Degree793 (53.0%)702 (47.0%)
Total12,820 (52.4%)11,659 (47.6%)

Income in Area Code 956

Income Overview in Area Code 956

Per Capita Income in Area Code 956 is $20,907, while median incomes of families and households are $56,664 and $46,596 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,666,455$20,907
Median Family Income388,890$56,664
Mean Family Income388,890$4,555,594
Median Household Income497,375$46,596
Mean Household Income497,375$4,134,186
Income Deficit388,890$11,482
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,666,45533.90%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,666,45566.10¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,666,45529.98

Earnings by Sex in Area Code 956

Average Earnings in Area Code 956 are $28,101, $32,712 for men and $22,814 for women, a difference of 30.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Area Code 956
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male402,843 (55.2%)$32,712
Female326,626 (44.8%)$22,814
Total729,469 (100.0%)$28,101

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 956

The most common earnings brackets in Area Code 956 are $100,000+ for men (36,083 | 9.0%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (25,066 | 7.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 956
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less17,589 (4.4%)22,039 (6.8%)
$2,500 to $4,99912,357 (3.1%)16,041 (4.9%)
$5,000 to $7,49914,586 (3.6%)18,492 (5.7%)
$7,500 to $9,99912,543 (3.1%)16,771 (5.1%)
$10,000 to $12,49915,734 (3.9%)19,499 (6.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99916,052 (4.0%)20,080 (6.1%)
$15,000 to $17,49918,250 (4.5%)19,578 (6.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99914,072 (3.5%)14,338 (4.4%)
$20,000 to $22,49915,410 (3.8%)17,217 (5.3%)
$22,500 to $24,99917,010 (4.2%)14,484 (4.4%)
$25,000 to $29,99932,025 (8.0%)25,066 (7.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99925,287 (6.3%)20,221 (6.2%)
$35,000 to $39,99920,544 (5.1%)14,818 (4.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99920,509 (5.1%)11,829 (3.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99917,695 (4.4%)10,805 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99914,862 (3.7%)9,231 (2.8%)
$55,000 to $64,99930,349 (7.5%)19,418 (5.9%)
$65,000 to $74,99920,613 (5.1%)12,824 (3.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99931,273 (7.8%)13,981 (4.3%)
$100,000+36,083 (9.0%)9,894 (3.0%)
Total402,843 (100.0%)326,626 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 956

Average earnings in Area Code 956 are $2,215,623 for men and $1,586,007 for women, a difference of 28.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $2,767,252, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $1,393,308. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $2,538,237, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $701,917.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 956
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$1,393,308$701,917
High School Diploma$1,804,445$1,132,105
College or Associate's Degree$1,977,745$1,358,785
Bachelor's Degree$2,298,833$2,174,435
Graduate Degree$2,767,252$2,538,237
Total$2,215,623$1,586,007

Family Income in Area Code 956

Family Income Brackets in Area Code 956

According to the Area Code 956 family income data, there are 4,158,401 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 1,069.3% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,146,837 families (294.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Area Code 956
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,950,672501.6%
$10,000 to $14,9991,428,782367.4%
$15,000 to $24,9993,246,843834.9%
$25,000 to $34,9992,682,174689.7%
$35,000 to $49,9993,755,122965.6%
$50,000 to $74,9994,158,4011,069.3%
$75,000 to $99,9993,452,565887.8%
$100,000 to $149,9993,460,343889.8%
$150,000 to $199,9991,160,059298.3%
$200,000+1,146,837294.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 956

7+ person families (18,386 | 4.7%) account for the highest median family income in Area Code 956 with $74,554 per family, while 2-person families (119,161 | 30.6%) have the highest median income of $22,815 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 956
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families119,161 (30.6%)$45,630
3-Person Families85,623 (22.0%)$58,274
4-Person Families85,329 (21.9%)$70,356
5-Person Families54,805 (14.1%)$65,133
6-Person Families25,586 (6.6%)$66,562
7+ Person Families18,386 (4.7%)$74,554
Total388,890 (100.0%)$56,664

Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 956

The median family income in Area Code 956 is $56,664, with families comprising 3+ earners (53,835) having the highest median family income of $97,459, while families with no earners (54,335) have the lowest median family income of $23,699, accounting for 13.8% and 14.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 956
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners54,335 (14.0%)$23,699
1 Earner141,925 (36.5%)$40,181
2 Earners138,795 (35.7%)$80,945
3+ Earners53,835 (13.8%)$97,459
Total388,890 (100.0%)$56,664

Household Income in Area Code 956

Household Income Brackets in Area Code 956

With 5,077,204 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Area Code 956, accounting for 1,020.8% of all households. In contrast, only 1,123,073 households (225.8%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Area Code 956
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,773,363557.6%
$10,000 to $14,9993,297,099662.9%
$15,000 to $24,9995,077,2041,020.8%
$25,000 to $34,9993,569,163717.6%
$35,000 to $49,9994,347,555874.1%
$50,000 to $74,9994,863,333977.8%
$75,000 to $99,9993,677,591739.4%
$100,000 to $149,9993,840,232772.1%
$150,000 to $199,9991,256,867252.7%
$200,000+1,123,073225.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 956

The median household income in Area Code 956 is $46,596, with the highest median household income of $58,557 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 182,873 households (36.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $31,370, with 19,549 households (3.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 956
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years19,549 (3.9%)$31,370
25 to 44 Years179,450 (36.1%)$54,210
45 to 64 Years182,873 (36.8%)$58,557
65+ Years115,503 (23.2%)$33,816
Total497,375 (100.0%)$46,596

Poverty in Area Code 956

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 956

With 24.4% poverty level for males and 28.4% for females among the residents of Area Code 956, 6 to 11 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 33,456 males (37.5%) and 5,132 females (40.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 956
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years25,274 (37.3%)24,908 (38.4%)
5 Years5,182 (36.5%)5,132 (40.3%)
6 to 11 Years33,456 (37.5%)30,893 (36.9%)
12 to 14 Years15,779 (34.8%)16,194 (34.4%)
15 Years5,018 (34.4%)4,612 (31.3%)
16 and 17 Years10,648 (34.9%)9,480 (32.2%)
18 to 24 Years22,444 (23.4%)26,534 (28.8%)
25 to 34 Years18,425 (16.5%)29,039 (27.0%)
35 to 44 Years18,470 (18.4%)27,821 (27.4%)
45 to 54 Years13,617 (15.1%)20,255 (20.8%)
55 to 64 Years12,221 (17.9%)15,182 (19.6%)
65 to 74 Years9,752 (19.4%)14,427 (24.3%)
75 Years and over7,895 (23.1%)12,522 (26.3%)
Total198,181 (24.4%)236,999 (28.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 956

According to the poverty statistics in Area Code 956, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 55 to 64 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 84.9% of males and 80.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 956
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years42,401 (62.6%)40,043 (61.7%)
5 Years9,023 (63.5%)7,589 (59.7%)
6 to 11 Years55,731 (62.5%)52,710 (63.0%)
12 to 14 Years29,618 (65.2%)30,900 (65.6%)
15 Years9,547 (65.5%)10,121 (68.7%)
16 and 17 Years19,869 (65.1%)19,939 (67.8%)
18 to 24 Years73,449 (76.6%)65,631 (71.2%)
25 to 34 Years93,131 (83.5%)78,386 (73.0%)
35 to 44 Years81,867 (81.6%)73,886 (72.7%)
45 to 54 Years76,669 (84.9%)77,168 (79.2%)
55 to 64 Years56,164 (82.1%)62,405 (80.4%)
65 to 74 Years40,462 (80.6%)44,891 (75.7%)
75 Years and over26,272 (76.9%)35,070 (73.7%)
Total614,203 (75.6%)598,739 (71.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 956

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Area Code 956 show that 16.5% or 41,382 of the total 251,412 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 59.1%, comprising of 2,805 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 12.0%, which includes 13,527 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 956
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children99,024 (88.0%)13,527 (12.0%)
1 or 2 Children82,011 (84.8%)14,716 (15.2%)
3 or 4 Children27,053 (72.4%)10,334 (27.6%)
5 or more Children1,942 (40.9%)2,805 (59.1%)
Total210,030 (83.5%)41,382 (16.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 956

According to the poverty data in Area Code 956, 24.0% or 7,710 single-father households and 40.0% or 42,149 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 303 households (53.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2,433 households (82.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 956
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children2,651 (18.1%)5,977 (17.6%)
1 or 2 Children3,515 (26.1%)21,326 (42.5%)
3 or 4 Children1,241 (35.5%)12,413 (68.0%)
5 or more Children303 (53.9%)2,433 (82.0%)
Total7,710 (24.0%)42,149 (40.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 956

The poverty data for Area Code 956 shows that 41,382 of the married-couple family households (16.5%) and 49,859 of the single-parent households (36.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2,805 households (59.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2,736 household (77.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 956
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children13,527 (12.0%)8,628 (17.8%)
1 or 2 Children14,716 (15.2%)24,841 (39.1%)
3 or 4 Children10,334 (27.6%)13,654 (62.8%)
5 or more Children2,805 (59.1%)2,736 (77.5%)
Total41,382 (16.5%)49,859 (36.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Area Code 956

Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 956

Among the 647,221 employed individuals in Area Code 956, private company employees (424,885 | 65.6%), self-employed (not incorporated) (63,493 | 9.8%), and local government employees (61,045 | 9.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 956
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees424,88565.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)17,0662.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)63,4939.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations24,5523.8%
Local Government Employees61,0459.4%
State Government Employees36,7845.7%
Federal Government Employees17,8422.8%
Unpaid Family Workers1,5540.2%
Total647,221100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Area Code 956

According to the labor force statistics for Area Code 956, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,208,731), 53.4% or 644,979 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.0% or 51,340 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 78.8% or 161,473 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 1,059.3% or 351,666 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Area Code 956
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years33,201 (28.0%)351,666 (1,059.3%)
20 to 24 Years86,374 (65.0%)527,647 (610.9%)
25 to 29 Years89,624 (76.0%)521,427 (581.8%)
30 to 34 Years78,953 (75.8%)270,486 (342.6%)
35 to 44 Years161,481 (78.8%)551,915 (341.8%)
45 to 54 Years143,424 (76.0%)452,914 (315.8%)
55 to 59 Years52,494 (68.4%)156,741 (298.6%)
60 to 64 Years36,766 (52.4%)104,885 (285.3%)
65 to 74 Years25,970 (23.5%)29,966 (115.4%)
75 Years and over5,483 (6.5%)5,720 (104.4%)
Total644,965 (53.4%)51,319 (8.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 956

According to labor force statistics for Area Code 956, 70.2% of individuals (535,552) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (762,569) are in the labor force, with 409.7% or 2,194,157 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.2% or 139,653 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 532.9% or 761,312 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 956
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School124,693 (61.1%)756,042 (370.5%)
High School Diploma142,857 (71.1%)1,070,911 (532.9%)
College / Associate Degree159,289 (80.0%)534,543 (268.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher139,646 (88.2%)562,763 (355.3%)
Total535,562 (70.2%)3,124,245 (409.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Area Code 956

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 956 are Community & Social Service (72,363 | 11.0%), Education Instruction & Library (51,776 | 7.9%), Management (46,521 | 7.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (31,231 | 4.7%), and Business & Financial (20,477 | 3.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Area Code 956

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 956, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (84.4%), Computers & Mathematics (81.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (79.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (71.7%), Education Instruction & Library (71.3%), and Community & Social Service (67.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Area Code 956
OccupationMaleFemale
Management28,310 (60.9%)18,211 (39.2%)
Business & Financial10,438 (51.0%)10,039 (49.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science10,589 (79.3%)2,757 (20.7%)
Computers & Mathematics5,123 (81.3%)1,176 (18.7%)
Architecture & Engineering4,074 (84.4%)756 (15.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,392 (62.8%)825 (37.2%)
Community & Social Service 23,422 (32.4%)48,941 (67.6%)
Education, Arts & Media2,930 (28.3%)7,432 (71.7%)
Legal Services & Support2,054 (52.3%)1,875 (47.7%)
Education Instruction & Library14,864 (28.7%)36,912 (71.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment3,574 (56.8%)2,722 (43.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating10,659 (34.1%)20,572 (65.9%)
Health Technologists6,406 (33.8%)12,560 (66.2%)
Total (Category)83,418 (45.4%)100,520 (54.6%)
Total (Overall)366,411 (55.6%)292,821 (44.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Area Code 956 are Healthcare Support (44,838 | 6.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (38,289 | 5.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (37,108 | 5.6%), Security & Protection (22,020 | 3.3%), and Personal Care & Service (13,694 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Area Code 956

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Area Code 956, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (85.0%), Security & Protection (82.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (77.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (86.4%), Personal Care & Service (74.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (54.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Area Code 956
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support6,099 (13.6%)38,739 (86.4%)
Security & Protection18,084 (82.1%)3,936 (17.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention6,853 (77.9%)1,946 (22.1%)
Law Enforcement11,231 (85.0%)1,990 (15.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving17,544 (45.8%)20,745 (54.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance20,959 (56.5%)16,149 (43.5%)
Personal Care & Service3,470 (25.3%)10,224 (74.7%)
Total (Category)66,156 (42.4%)89,793 (57.6%)
Total (Overall)366,411 (55.6%)292,821 (44.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Area Code 956 are Sales & Related (74,622 | 11.3%), and Office & Administration (71,193 | 10.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Area Code 956

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Area Code 956
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related38,023 (50.9%)36,599 (49.0%)
Office & Administration22,882 (32.1%)48,311 (67.9%)
Total (Category)60,905 (41.8%)84,910 (58.2%)
Total (Overall)366,411 (55.6%)292,821 (44.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Area Code 956 are Construction & Extraction (55,142 | 8.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (23,796 | 3.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (6,150 | 0.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Area Code 956

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Area Code 956
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry5,124 (83.3%)1,026 (16.7%)
Construction & Extraction53,861 (97.7%)1,281 (2.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair23,260 (97.8%)536 (2.2%)
Total (Category)82,245 (96.7%)2,843 (3.3%)
Total (Overall)366,411 (55.6%)292,821 (44.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Area Code 956 are Transportation (34,903 | 5.3%), Production (27,483 | 4.2%), and Material Moving (26,056 | 4.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Area Code 956

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Area Code 956
OccupationMaleFemale
Production21,000 (76.4%)6,483 (23.6%)
Transportation31,700 (90.8%)3,203 (9.2%)
Material Moving20,987 (80.5%)5,069 (19.5%)
Total (Category)73,687 (83.3%)14,755 (16.7%)
Total (Overall)366,411 (55.6%)292,821 (44.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 956

Employment Industries in Area Code 956

The major employment industries in Area Code 956 include Health Care & Social Assistance (102,841 | 15.6%), Educational Services (83,221 | 12.6%), Retail Trade (80,982 | 12.3%), Construction (56,944 | 8.6%), and Accommodation & Food Services (51,450 | 7.8%).
Employment Industries in Area Code 956

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 956

The Area Code 956 industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (95.5%), Construction (93.3%), and Utilities (85.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (77.3%), Enterprise Management (77.0%), and Educational Services (66.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 956
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting7,188 (83.9%)1,384 (16.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction11,138 (95.5%)521 (4.5%)
Construction53,154 (93.3%)3,790 (6.7%)
Manufacturing27,943 (78.2%)7,808 (21.8%)
Wholesale Trade11,792 (74.2%)4,098 (25.8%)
Retail Trade43,432 (53.6%)37,550 (46.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing34,341 (80.3%)8,429 (19.7%)
Utilities4,344 (85.8%)721 (14.2%)
Information4,054 (62.2%)2,468 (37.8%)
Finance & Insurance6,662 (36.5%)11,608 (63.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing5,304 (63.5%)3,050 (36.5%)
Professional & Scientific11,791 (56.6%)9,032 (43.4%)
Enterprise Management76 (23.0%)254 (77.0%)
Administrative & Support21,990 (64.7%)11,969 (35.2%)
Educational Services27,688 (33.3%)55,533 (66.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance23,374 (22.7%)79,467 (77.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation4,286 (65.3%)2,281 (34.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services25,785 (50.1%)25,665 (49.9%)
Public Administration23,260 (66.0%)11,973 (34.0%)
Total366,411 (55.6%)292,821 (44.4%)

Education in Area Code 956

School Enrollment in Area Code 956

The most common levels of schooling among the 516,214 students in Area Code 956 are high school (120,693 | 23.4%), middle school (120,267 | 23.3%), and elementary school (115,142 | 22.3%).
School Enrollment in Area Code 956
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool27,0095.2%
Kindergarten32,4196.3%
Elementary School115,14222.3%
Middle School120,26723.3%
High School120,69323.4%
College / Undergraduate87,44516.9%
Graduate / Professional13,2392.6%
Total516,214100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 956

Out of a total of 516,214 students who are enrolled in schools in Area Code 956, 27,604 (5.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 488,610 (94.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2,948 (20.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 83,570 (98.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 956
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds22,619 (91.8%)2,029 (8.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old128,737 (96.3%)4,924 (3.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds145,173 (97.0%)4,513 (3.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds83,570 (98.2%)1,552 (1.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds37,812 (93.1%)2,803 (6.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds41,928 (87.2%)6,134 (12.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds17,483 (86.8%)2,658 (13.2%)
35 Years and over11,331 (79.3%)2,948 (20.6%)
Total488,610 (94.7%)27,604 (5.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 956

Business (40,431 | 20.6%), education (37,582 | 19.2%), science & technology (20,656 | 10.5%), arts & humanities (16,877 | 8.6%), and engineering (12,425 | 6.3%) are the most common fields of study among 195,830 individuals in Area Code 956 who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 956
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics6,4813.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural11,0305.6%
Physical & Health Sciences5,3282.7%
Psychology9,7715.0%
Social Sciences9,1584.7%
Engineering12,4256.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies3,9022.0%
Science & Technology20,65610.5%
Business40,43120.6%
Education37,58219.2%
Literature & Languages6,7813.5%
Liberal Arts & History5,9303.0%
Visual & Performing Arts4,2062.1%
Communications5,2722.7%
Arts & Humanities16,8778.6%
Total195,830100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Area Code 956

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 956

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Area Code 956 are males with 2 vehicles (144,837, accounting for 40.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (107,622, making up 50.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 956
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle6,689 (1.9%)5,875 (2.1%)
1 Vehicle63,284 (17.6%)65,689 (23.0%)
2 Vehicles144,837 (40.3%)107,622 (37.6%)
3 Vehicles86,074 (23.9%)67,514 (23.6%)
4 Vehicles40,223 (11.2%)27,336 (9.6%)
5 or more Vehicles18,747 (5.2%)12,120 (4.2%)
Total359,854 (100.0%)286,156 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Area Code 956

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Area Code 956 are 15 to 19 minutes (114,873 commuters, 19.1%), 10 to 14 minutes (108,366 commuters, 18.0%), and 20 to 24 minutes (106,497 commuters, 17.7%).
Commute Time in Area Code 956
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes17,8823.0%
5 to 9 Minutes69,78511.6%
10 to 14 Minutes108,36618.0%
15 to 19 Minutes114,87319.1%
20 to 24 Minutes106,49717.7%
25 to 29 Minutes35,2105.9%
30 to 34 Minutes79,05413.2%
35 to 39 Minutes8,8791.5%
40 to 44 Minutes11,9632.0%
45 to 59 Minutes22,0133.7%
60 to 89 Minutes12,9262.1%
90 or more Minutes12,9042.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 956

The most common commute times in Area Code 956 are 20 to 24 minutes (60,539 commuters, 18.0%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (55,049 commuters, 20.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 956
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes9,199 (2.7%)8,683 (3.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes34,960 (10.4%)34,825 (13.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes56,090 (16.6%)52,276 (19.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes59,824 (17.7%)55,049 (20.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes60,539 (18.0%)45,958 (17.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes19,571 (5.8%)15,639 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes49,247 (14.6%)29,807 (11.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes5,427 (1.6%)3,452 (1.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes6,577 (1.9%)5,386 (2.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes14,846 (4.4%)7,167 (2.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes9,398 (2.8%)3,528 (1.3%)
90 or more Minutes11,380 (3.4%)1,524 (0.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 956

The most frequent times of departure to work in Area Code 956 are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (48,898, 14.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (48,029, 18.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 956
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM17,594 (5.2%)7,508 (2.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM12,952 (3.8%)4,505 (1.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM13,330 (4.0%)7,397 (2.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM26,641 (7.9%)10,992 (4.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM25,694 (7.6%)18,289 (7.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM48,898 (14.5%)48,029 (18.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM44,535 (13.2%)46,856 (17.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM47,098 (14.0%)35,656 (13.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM13,242 (3.9%)13,319 (5.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM24,814 (7.4%)21,402 (8.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM8,785 (2.6%)10,101 (3.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM5,803 (1.7%)4,522 (1.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM22,864 (6.8%)19,092 (7.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM24,808 (7.4%)15,626 (5.9%)
Total337,058 (100.0%)263,294 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Area Code 956

Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 956

Of the total 497,375 dwellings in Area Code 956, owner-occupied units account for 331,784 (66.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 165,591 (33.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 956
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units331,78466.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units165,59133.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units497,375100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 956

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 956
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household93,88618.9%
2-Person Household124,82225.1%
3-Person Household86,12817.3%
4+ Person Household192,53938.7%
Total Housing Units497,375100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 956

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 956
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household52,484 (55.9%)41,402 (44.1%)
2-Person Household86,748 (69.5%)38,074 (30.5%)
3-Person Household57,354 (66.6%)28,774 (33.4%)
4+ Person Household135,198 (70.2%)57,341 (29.8%)
Total Housing Units331,784 (66.7%)165,591 (33.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 956

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 956
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School97,683 (64.8%)52,977 (35.2%)
High School Diploma74,336 (63.2%)43,305 (36.8%)
College/Associate Degree80,912 (65.0%)43,603 (35.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher78,853 (75.4%)25,706 (24.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 956

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 956
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years99,23020.0%
35 to 44 Years99,76920.1%
45 to 54 Years101,50020.4%
55 to 64 Years81,37316.4%
65 to 74 Years66,37613.4%
75 to 84 Years35,9187.2%
85 Years and Over13,2092.7%
Total497,375100.0%

Housing Finances in Area Code 956

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 956

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 956
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied331,784 (66.7%)$3,336,766
Renter-Occupied165,591 (33.3%)$1,441,510
Average497,375 (100.0%)$2,842,381

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 956

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 956
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0008,834 (2.7%)10,253 (6.2%)
$5,000 to $9,9998,921 (2.7%)12,240 (7.4%)
$10,000 to $14,99916,192 (4.9%)17,945 (10.8%)
$15,000 to $19,99917,474 (5.3%)13,498 (8.2%)
$20,000 to $24,99916,383 (4.9%)13,469 (8.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99930,933 (9.3%)21,503 (13.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99940,283 (12.1%)22,293 (13.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99958,193 (17.5%)25,906 (15.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99943,861 (13.2%)13,087 (7.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99953,032 (16.0%)10,977 (6.6%)
$150,000 or more37,678 (11.4%)4,420 (2.7%)
Total331,784 (100.0%)165,591 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 956

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 956
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30046,332 (14.0%)6,584 (4.0%)
$300 to $49972,461 (21.8%)13,541 (8.2%)
$500 to $79968,596 (20.7%)40,624 (24.5%)
$800 to $99929,336 (8.8%)38,033 (23.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49954,760 (16.5%)39,779 (24.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99932,807 (9.9%)8,957 (5.4%)
$2,000 to $2,49915,421 (4.6%)1,520 (0.9%)
$2,500 to $2,9996,251 (1.9%)765 (0.5%)
$3,000 or more5,820 (1.8%)295 (0.2%)
Total331,784 (100.0%)165,591 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Area Code 956

Housing Structures in Area Code 956

Housing Structures in Area Code 956
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached343,35769.0%
Single Unit, Attached11,4822.3%
2 Unit Apartments17,9163.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments23,0414.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments15,4393.1%
10 or more Apartments32,2926.5%
Mobile Home / Other53,84810.8%
Total497,375100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 956

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 956
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached281,899 (82.1%)61,458 (17.9%)
Single Unit, Attached6,275 (54.6%)5,207 (45.4%)
2 Unit Apartments998 (5.6%)16,918 (94.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,484 (6.4%)21,557 (93.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments511 (3.3%)14,928 (96.7%)
10 or more Apartments1,318 (4.1%)30,974 (95.9%)
Mobile Home / Other39,299 (73.0%)14,549 (27.0%)
Total331,784 (66.7%)165,591 (33.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 956

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 956
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room3,481 (1.1%)7,577 (4.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms20,972 (6.3%)44,183 (26.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms151,761 (45.7%)88,083 (53.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms115,928 (34.9%)21,500 (13.0%)
8 or more Rooms39,642 (11.9%)4,248 (2.6%)
Total331,784 (100.0%)165,591 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 956

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 956
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas26,362 (8.0%)9,302 (5.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas10,088 (3.0%)1,900 (1.1%)
Electricity291,208 (87.8%)151,940 (91.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene320 (0.1%)61 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke16 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1,390 (0.4%)284 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used2,400 (0.7%)2,104 (1.3%)
Total331,784 (100.0%)165,591 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 956

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 956
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle12,071 (3.6%)18,902 (11.4%)
1 Vehicle88,646 (26.7%)79,807 (48.2%)
2 Vehicles128,988 (38.9%)51,626 (31.2%)
3 or more Vehicles102,079 (30.8%)15,256 (9.2%)
Total331,784 (100.0%)165,591 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Area Code 956

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Area Code 956

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units195,240136,544
Median Property Value$5,545,800$7,802,500
Median Household Income$2,617,005$22,708
Monthly Housing Costs$26,906$5,664
Real Estate Taxes$90,149$4,345

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 956

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 956
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00044,317 (22.7%)8,411 (6.2%)
$50,000 to $99,99965,878 (33.7%)24,036 (17.6%)
$100,000 to $299,99973,728 (37.8%)87,698 (64.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9997,817 (4.0%)13,372 (9.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,837 (0.9%)1,987 (1.5%)
$750,000 to $999,999771 (0.4%)686 (0.5%)
$1,000,000 or more892 (0.5%)354 (0.3%)
Total195,240 (100.0%)136,544 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 956

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 956
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00013,949 (7.1%)1,256 (0.9%)
$10,000 to $24,99939,453 (20.2%)3,806 (2.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99920,010 (10.2%)10,596 (7.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99926,421 (13.5%)10,923 (8.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99933,805 (17.3%)13,862 (10.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99922,512 (11.5%)24,388 (17.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99924,120 (12.3%)21,349 (15.6%)
$150,000 or more14,970 (7.7%)28,912 (21.2%)
Total195,240 (100.0%)136,544 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 956

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 956
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x101,048 (51.8%)3,740,180 (2,739.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x30,699 (15.7%)68,742 (50.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x16,734 (8.6%)29,060 (21.3%)
4.0x or more43,519 (22.3%)15,029 (11.0%)
Total195,240 (100.0%)136,544 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 956

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 956
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80051,468 (26.4%)1,225 (0.9%)
$800 to $1,49945,813 (23.5%)10,015 (7.3%)
$800 to $1,49987,608 (44.9%)17,839 (13.1%)
Total195,240 (100.0%)136,544 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Area Code 956

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 956

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 956
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years145,626 (90.3%)15,564 (9.7%)
6 to 18 Years315,311 (81.1%)73,330 (18.9%)
19 to 25 Years94,494 (52.0%)87,111 (48.0%)
26 to 34 Years99,850 (51.4%)94,536 (48.6%)
35 to 44 Years110,525 (54.7%)91,375 (45.3%)
45 to 54 Years113,692 (60.6%)73,825 (39.4%)
55 to 64 Years99,349 (68.1%)46,623 (31.9%)
65 to 74 Years104,453 (95.4%)5,079 (4.6%)
75 Years and older79,022 (96.7%)2,737 (3.4%)
Total1,162,322 (70.3%)490,180 (29.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 956

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 956
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born145,626 (90.3%)15,564 (9.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen315,311 (81.1%)73,330 (18.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen94,494 (52.0%)87,111 (48.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 956

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 956
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000228,385 (65.7%)119,353 (34.3%)
$25,000 to $49,999244,200 (65.8%)127,044 (34.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999201,541 (68.4%)93,290 (31.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999154,664 (72.3%)59,148 (27.7%)
$100,000 and over331,133 (78.8%)89,176 (21.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 956

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 956
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6110,511 (68.6%)38,715 (24.0%)
6 to 18 Years214,400 (55.2%)109,029 (28.1%)
19 to 25 Years23,542 (13.0%)73,087 (40.3%)
25 to 34 Years21,895 (11.3%)80,737 (41.5%)
35 to 44 Years18,481 (9.1%)96,345 (47.7%)
45 to 54 Years18,642 (9.9%)98,446 (52.5%)
55 to 64 Years27,606 (18.9%)76,200 (52.2%)
65 to 74 Years100,547 (91.8%)33,592 (30.7%)
75 Years and over77,752 (95.1%)24,300 (29.7%)
Total613,376 (37.1%)630,451 (38.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 956

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 956
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years631 (0.9%)277 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years16,710 (8.6%)9,960 (5.3%)
18 to 34 Years13,651 (6.6%)10,359 (5.2%)
35 to 64 Years35,276 (13.6%)34,235 (12.4%)
65 to 74 Years18,049 (35.9%)20,247 (34.1%)
75 Years and over19,194 (56.2%)27,899 (58.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Area Code 956

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 956: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years446 (0.6%)183 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years913 (0.5%)959 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years2,066 (1.0%)894 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years10,651 (4.1%)6,045 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years8,210 (16.4%)4,603 (7.8%)
75 Years and over11,915 (34.9%)9,160 (19.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 956: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years318 (0.5%)137 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years2,815 (1.4%)2,519 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years3,055 (1.5%)2,500 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years9,047 (3.5%)9,527 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years4,894 (9.8%)5,121 (8.6%)
75 Years and over4,718 (13.8%)7,895 (16.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 956: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years13,351 (6.8%)6,687 (3.5%)
18 to 34 Years7,849 (3.8%)6,039 (3.0%)
35 to 64 Years12,284 (4.8%)10,551 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years4,681 (9.3%)5,807 (9.8%)
75 Years and over6,069 (17.8%)9,887 (20.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 956: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,474 (0.8%)1,712 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years2,728 (1.3%)2,808 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years18,646 (7.2%)19,054 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years10,040 (20.0%)14,709 (24.8%)
75 Years and over12,317 (36.0%)21,486 (45.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 956: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3,365 (1.7%)1,837 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years2,848 (1.4%)2,394 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years11,124 (4.3%)9,269 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years4,789 (9.5%)6,982 (11.8%)
75 Years and over6,935 (20.3%)13,978 (29.4%)

Technology Access in Area Code 956

Computing Device Access in Area Code 956

Computing Device Access in Area Code 956
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop310,23862.4%
Smartphone430,43586.5%
Tablet265,71753.4%
No Computing Device50,94910.2%
Total497,375100.0%

Internet Access in Area Code 956

Internet Access in Area Code 956
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet4300.1%
Broadband Home283,08956.9%
Cellular Data Only84,97817.1%
Satellite Internet32,0816.5%
No Internet109,41022.0%
Total497,375100.0%

Area Code 956 Summary

Geography

Area code 956 is located in the southernmost part of Texas, covering the Rio Grande Valley and the cities of McAllen, Brownsville, Harlingen, and Laredo. It is bordered by the Mexican states of Tamaulipas and Nuevo Leon to the south, and by area codes 210, 830, and 361 to the north.

Social

Area code 956 is home to a diverse population of people from all walks of life. The area is known for its vibrant culture, with a mix of Mexican, American, and other Latin American influences. The area is also home to a large number of immigrants, both legal and illegal, from Mexico and other Latin American countries.

Economics

Area code 956 is an economically diverse region, with a mix of industries ranging from agriculture to manufacturing to tourism. The area is home to a number of large companies, including the University of Texas at Brownsville, the Port of Brownsville, and the McAllen-Hidalgo-Reynosa International Bridge.

Demographics

Area code 956 is home to a population of over 2.5 million people, with a majority of the population being of Hispanic or Latino origin. The area is also home to a large number of immigrants, both legal and illegal, from Mexico and other Latin American countries. The median household income in the area is $37,000, and the unemployment rate is 8.2%.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Area Code 956?
Total Population of Area Code 956 is 1,666,455.
What is the Total Male Population of Area Code 956?
Total Male Population of Area Code 956 is 825,243.
What is the Total Female Population of Area Code 956?
Total Female Population of Area Code 956 is 841,212.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Area Code 956?
There are 98.10 Males per 100 Females in Area Code 956.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Area Code 956?
There are 101.94 Females per 100 Males in Area Code 956.
What is the Median Population Age in Area Code 956?
Median Population Age in Area Code 956 is 35.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Area Code 956
Average Family Size in Area Code 956 is 3.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Area Code 956
Average Household Size in Area Code 956 is 3.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Area Code 956?
Per Capita income in Area Code 956 is $20,907.
What is the Median Family Income in Area Code 956?
Median Family Income in Area Code 956 is $56,664.
What is the Median Household income in Area Code 956?
Median Household Income in Area Code 956 is $46,596.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 956?
Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 956 is 33.9%.
Women in Area Code 956 earn 66.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Area Code 956?
Family Income Deficit in Area Code 956 is $11,482.
Families that are below poverty line in Area Code 956 earn $11,482 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 956?
Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 956 is 29.98.
How Large is the Labor Force in Area Code 956?
There are 644,965 People in the Labor Forcein in Area Code 956.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Area Code 956?
53.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Area Code 956.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Area Code 956?
Unemployment Rate in Area Code 956 is 8.0%.