ZIP code 78501
Where is ZIP code 78501?
Mcallen, Texas
Hidalgo County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78501 belongs to Mcallen, Texas in Hidalgo County. 78501 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 956. About 58,935 people live in the 78501 area, where the median household income is $48,071. The closest ZIP codes are 78505 (Mcallen, 0.9 mi southeast), 78504 (Mcallen, 2.8 mi north) and 78503 (Mcallen, 2.8 mi south).
| ZIP code | 78501 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Mcallen |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Hidalgo County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 956 |
| Coordinates | 26.2154, -98.2359 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 785 |
Population and income in 78501
| Population | 58,935 · higher than 96% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3,792 · higher than 89% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 36 years · lower than 63% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $48,071 · lower than 88% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $25,706 |
| Below the poverty line | 26% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 28% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $161,000 · lower than 68% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $969 a month |
| Housing units | 25,121 |
| Households | 21,734 (2.68 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 49% / 51% |
| Land area | 15.54 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78501. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78501
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78505 | Mcallen, TX | 0.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 78504 | Mcallen, TX | 2.8 mi N | Standard |
| 78503 | Mcallen, TX | 2.8 mi S | Standard |
| 78502 | Mcallen, TX | 3.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 78577 | Pharr, TX | 4 mi SE | Standard |
| 78589 | San Juan, TX | 5.2 mi E | Standard |
| 78539 | Edinburg, TX | 5.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 78572 | Mission, TX | 5.5 mi W | Standard |
| 78573 | Mission, TX | 6.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 78540 | Edinburg, TX | 7.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 78516 | Alamo, TX | 7.6 mi E | Standard |
| 78557 | Hidalgo, TX | 7.9 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78501 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78501
123 MAIN ST
MCALLEN TX 78501
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Mc Allen: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78501-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Mcallen, TX
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78501?
- 78501 is a Mcallen, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78501 in?
- ZIP code 78501 is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78501 in?
- 78501 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78501?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78501 use area code 956.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78501?
- About 58,935 people live in ZIP code 78501, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78501?
- The median household income in 78501 is $48,071 a year, lower than 88% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78501?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78501 are 78505 (Mcallen, 0.9 miles), 78504 (Mcallen, 2.8 miles), 78503 (Mcallen, 2.8 miles) and 78502 (Mcallen, 3.7 miles).