ZIP code 78549
Where is ZIP code 78549?
Hargill, Texas
Hidalgo County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 78549 belongs to Hargill, Texas in Hidalgo County. 78549 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Hargill post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 956. About 609 people live in the 78549 area, where the median household income is $19,222. The closest ZIP codes are 78542 (Edinburg, 1.9 mi west), 78561 (Lasara, 7.9 mi east) and 78538 (Edcouch, 10.4 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 78549 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Hargill |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Hidalgo County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 956 |
| Coordinates | 26.4671, -98.0393 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 785 |
Population and income in 78549
| Population | 609 · lower than 81% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 24 · lower than 67% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 59.1 years · higher than 95% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 59% / 41% |
| Median household income | $19,222 · lower than 100% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $13,704 |
| Below the poverty line | 66% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 14% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $75,400 · lower than 96% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 307 |
| Households | 266 (2.29 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 90% / 11% |
| Land area | 25.86 sq mi (plus 0.1 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78549. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78549
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78542 | Edinburg, TX | 1.9 mi W | Standard |
| 78561 | Lasara, TX | 7.9 mi E | PO Box only |
| 78538 | Edcouch, TX | 10.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 78558 | La Blanca, TX | 12 mi S | PO Box only |
| 78543 | Elsa, TX | 12.1 mi S | PO Box only |
| 78562 | La Villa, TX | 13.6 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 78540 | Edinburg, TX | 13.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 78580 | Raymondville, TX | 15 mi E | Standard |
| 78541 | Edinburg, TX | 15.2 mi W | Standard |
| 78539 | Edinburg, TX | 15.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 78594 | Sebastian, TX | 16.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 78569 | Lyford, TX | 16.4 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78549 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78549
PO BOX 123
HARGILL TX 78549
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78549-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78549?
- 78549 is a Hargill, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78549 in?
- ZIP code 78549 is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78549 in?
- 78549 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78549?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78549 use area code 956.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78549?
- About 609 people live in ZIP code 78549, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78549?
- The median household income in 78549 is $19,222 a year, lower than 100% of Texas ZIP codes.
- Can I use 78549 for a street address?
- No. 78549 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Hargill use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 78549?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78549 are 78542 (Edinburg, 1.9 miles), 78561 (Lasara, 7.9 miles), 78538 (Edcouch, 10.4 miles) and 78558 (La Blanca, 12 miles).