ZIP code 78545
Where is ZIP code 78545?
Falcon Heights, Texas
Starr County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 78545 belongs to Falcon Heights, Texas in Starr County. 78545 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Falcon Heights post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 956. About 392 people live in the 78545 area, where the median household income is $24,550. The closest ZIP codes are 78585 (Salineno, 3.4 mi southeast), 78564 (Lopeno, 10.4 mi north) and 78584 (Roma, 12.6 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 78545 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Falcon Heights |
| Also accepted | Falcon Hts |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Starr County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 956 |
| Coordinates | 26.562, -99.1335 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 785 |
Population and income in 78545
| Population | 392 · lower than 85% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 18 · lower than 71% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 52.3 years · higher than 90% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Median household income | $24,550 · lower than 99% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $19,630 |
| Below the poverty line | 29% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 11% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 330 |
| Households | 175 (2.24 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 21.81 sq mi (plus 16.76 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78545. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78545
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78585 | Salineno, TX | 3.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 78564 | Lopeno, TX | 10.4 mi N | Standard |
| 78584 | Roma, TX | 12.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 78582 | Rio Grande City, TX | 23.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 78076 | Zapata, TX | 23.9 mi N | Standard |
| 78360 | Guerra, TX | 26.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 78547 | Garciasville, TX | 31.6 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 78548 | Grulla, TX | 35.5 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 78591 | Santa Elena, TX | 38.3 mi E | Standard |
| 78595 | Sullivan City, TX | 40.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 78565 | Los Ebanos, TX | 41.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 78067 | San Ygnacio, TX | 41.8 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78545 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78545
PO BOX 123
FALCON HEIGHTS TX 78545
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts FALCON HTS as the city name for 78545. Avoid Falcon Village: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78545-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78545?
- 78545 is a Falcon Heights, Texas ZIP code. Falcon Hts is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 78545 in?
- ZIP code 78545 is in Starr County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78545 in?
- 78545 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78545?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78545 use area code 956.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78545?
- About 392 people live in ZIP code 78545, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78545?
- The median household income in 78545 is $24,550 a year, lower than 99% of Texas ZIP codes.
- Can I use 78545 for a street address?
- No. 78545 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Falcon Heights use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 78545?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78545 are 78585 (Salineno, 3.4 miles), 78564 (Lopeno, 10.4 miles), 78584 (Roma, 12.6 miles) and 78582 (Rio Grande City, 23.1 miles).