Port Isabel
City in Cameron County, Texas
Port Isabel is a city in Cameron County, Texas, with 5,028 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Laguna Vista, 2.9 miles N.
- 5,028residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 18.3 sq miland area · 47.3 km²
- 275 / sq mipopulation density
- 78578ZIP code
About Port Isabel
Port Isabel is a city in Cameron County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Brownsville–Harlingen–Raymondville and the Matamoros–Brownsville metropolitan areas. The population was 5,028 at the 2020 census.
The city's name is given to the Port Isabel Detention Center, 12 miles (19 km) to the northwest next to Port Isabel-Cameron County Airport.
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Living in Port Isabel
- Median household income
- $32,222
- Median home value
- $182,600
- Median rent
- $748/mo
- Median age
- 37.8
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Port Isabel had 5,028 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,028 |
|---|---|
| Density | 275 per sq mi (106 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Port Isabel at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Cameron County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,028 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.27 sq mi (47.3 km²) |
| Water area | 14.26 sq mi (36.94 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.0658° N, 97.3099° W |
| ZIP code | 78578 |
| Official website | portisabel-texas.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4858892 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Port Isabel
- Laguna Vista2.9 mi N
- Laguna Heights3.3 mi E
- Del Mar Heights7.1 mi W
- Bayview7.2 mi NW
- Chula Vista8.1 mi W
- Orason8.5 mi W
- Starbase9.4 mi SE
- South Padre Island9.4 mi NE
- Los Fresnos11.0 mi W
- Laureles11.7 mi W
- Brownsville11.8 mi SW
- Reid Hope King11.9 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Port Isabel
What county is Port Isabel in?
Port Isabel is in Cameron County, Texas.
What is the population of Port Isabel, TX?
5,028 people lived in Port Isabel at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Port Isabel, TX?
The ZIP code of Port Isabel is 78578.
What is the elevation of Port Isabel?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Port Isabel?
Laguna Vista (2.9 mi), Laguna Heights (3.3 mi), Del Mar Heights (7.1 mi), Bayview (7.2 mi), Chula Vista (8.1 mi).
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