ZIP code 78503
Where is ZIP code 78503?
Mcallen, Texas
Hidalgo County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78503 belongs to Mcallen, Texas in Hidalgo County. 78503 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 22,621 people live in the 78503 area, where the median household income is $53,322. The closest ZIP codes are 78505 (Mcallen, 2.3 mi northeast), 78501 (Mcallen, 2.8 mi north) and 78577 (Pharr, 4 mi east).
| ZIP code | 78503 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 26.1771, -98.252 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 785 |
Population and income in 78503
| Population | 22,621 · higher than 72% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,178 · higher than 72% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 32.3 years · lower than 84% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $53,322 · lower than 80% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $28,212 |
| Below the poverty line | 26% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 25% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $150,900 · lower than 73% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,110 a month |
| Housing units | 8,289 |
| Households | 7,247 (3.07 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 61% / 39% |
| Land area | 19.21 sq mi (plus 0.17 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78503. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78503
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78505 | Mcallen, TX | 2.3 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 78501 | Mcallen, TX | 2.8 mi N | Standard |
| 78577 | Pharr, TX | 4 mi E | Standard |
| 78557 | Hidalgo, TX | 5.1 mi S | Standard |
| 78572 | Mission, TX | 5.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 78504 | Mcallen, TX | 5.6 mi N | Standard |
| 78589 | San Juan, TX | 6.4 mi E | Standard |
| 78502 | Mcallen, TX | 6.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 78539 | Edinburg, TX | 8.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 78516 | Alamo, TX | 8.5 mi E | Standard |
| 78573 | Mission, TX | 8.6 mi N | Standard |
| 78540 | Edinburg, TX | 10.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78503 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78503
123 MAIN ST
MCALLEN TX 78503
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 (78503-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 78503?
- 78503 is a Mcallen, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78503 in?
- ZIP code 78503 is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78503 in?
- 78503 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78503?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78503 use area code 956.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78503?
- About 22,621 people live in ZIP code 78503, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78503?
- The median household income in 78503 is $53,322 a year, lower than 80% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78503?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78503 are 78505 (Mcallen, 2.3 miles), 78501 (Mcallen, 2.8 miles), 78577 (Pharr, 4 miles) and 78557 (Hidalgo, 5.1 miles).