79849, San Elizario, TX

The San Elizario, TX 79849 zip code has a median home value of $111,000 and a median home equity of $128,000. The San Elizario, TX 79849 zip code has a median household income of $41,500 and a median family income of $50,000. The San Elizario, TX 79849 zip code is located in Cameron County and has a population of 8,819.

The San Elizario area is located in southern Cameron County and is bordered by the city of Brownsville to the south and east, the city of Harlingen to the north and west, and the Mexican state of Tamaulipas to the southwest. The area is primarily rural with some small commercial centers scattered throughout. The climate in the San Elizario area is hot and humid with average temperatures ranging from 78 degrees Fahrenheit in January to 94 degrees Fahrenheit in July. There are an estimated 1,700 acres of land within the boundaries of the San Elizario area that are zoned for agricultural use.

The primary economic activity in the San Elizario area is agriculture with crops such as cotton, corn, beans and tomatoes being grown on an estimated 1,700 acres. Other economic activities include cattle ranching (mainly beef cattle), oil production (mainly shale oil), logging (mostly hardwood trees), small businesses providing services such as auto repair shops and grocery stores as well as manufacturing plants that produce items such as construction materials and furniture. Tourism is also an important part of the economy with visitors coming to see attractions such as Six Flags Fiesta Texas amusement park or enjoy recreational activities such as fishing or golfing at nearby public facilities like Lake Amistad State Park or Mission Bay Golf Course.