ZIP code 78552
Where is ZIP code 78552?
Harlingen, Texas
Cameron County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78552 belongs to Harlingen, Texas in Cameron County. 78552 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 42,332 people live in the 78552 area, where the median household income is $69,811. The closest ZIP codes are 78553 (Harlingen, 3.2 mi east), 78550 (Harlingen, 3.7 mi east) and 78535 (Combes, 4.3 mi north).
| ZIP code | 78552 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Harlingen |
| Also accepted | Palm Valley |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Cameron County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 956 |
| Coordinates | 26.1831, -97.7468 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 785 |
Population and income in 78552
| Population | 42,332 · higher than 89% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 881 · higher than 70% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 33.4 years · lower than 78% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $69,811 · higher than 50% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $29,015 |
| Below the poverty line | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 24% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $169,300 · lower than 63% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,113 a month |
| Housing units | 15,840 |
| Households | 13,567 (3.11 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 75% / 25% |
| Land area | 48.04 sq mi (plus 0.39 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78552. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78552
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78553 | Harlingen, TX | 3.2 mi E | PO Box only |
| 78550 | Harlingen, TX | 3.7 mi E | Standard |
| 78535 | Combes, TX | 4.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 78551 | Harlingen, TX | 4.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 78559 | La Feria, TX | 5 mi W | Standard |
| 78593 | Santa Rosa, TX | 7 mi NW | Standard |
| 78586 | San Benito, TX | 7.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 78567 | Los Indios, TX | 9.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 78592 | Santa Maria, TX | 9.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 78570 | Mercedes, TX | 10.9 mi W | Standard |
| 78594 | Sebastian, TX | 11.8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 78583 | Rio Hondo, TX | 12.6 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78552 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78552
123 MAIN ST
HARLINGEN TX 78552
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts PALM VALLEY as the city name for 78552. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78552-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Harlingen, TX
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78552?
- 78552 is a Harlingen, Texas ZIP code. Palm Valley is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 78552 in?
- ZIP code 78552 is in Cameron County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78552 in?
- 78552 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78552?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78552 use area code 956.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78552?
- About 42,332 people live in ZIP code 78552, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78552?
- The median household income in 78552 is $69,811 a year, higher than 50% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78552?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78552 are 78553 (Harlingen, 3.2 miles), 78550 (Harlingen, 3.7 miles), 78535 (Combes, 4.3 miles) and 78551 (Harlingen, 4.6 miles).