ZIP code 78559
Where is ZIP code 78559?
La Feria, Texas
Cameron County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78559 belongs to La Feria, Texas in Cameron County. 78559 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 12,169 people live in the 78559 area, where the median household income is $49,383. The closest ZIP codes are 78552 (Harlingen, 5 mi east), 78570 (Mercedes, 5.8 mi west) and 78593 (Santa Rosa, 6.1 mi north).
| ZIP code | 78559 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | La Feria |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Cameron County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 956 |
| Coordinates | 26.1666, -97.8261 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 785 |
Population and income in 78559
| Population | 12,169 · higher than 61% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 335 · higher than 63% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.2 years · lower than 56% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 53% |
| Median household income | $49,383 · lower than 86% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $25,126 |
| Below the poverty line | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 14% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $103,800 · lower than 88% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,038 a month |
| Housing units | 5,321 |
| Households | 4,275 (2.85 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 72% / 29% |
| Land area | 36.31 sq mi (plus 0.93 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78559. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78559
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78552 | Harlingen, TX | 5 mi E | Standard |
| 78570 | Mercedes, TX | 5.8 mi W | Standard |
| 78593 | Santa Rosa, TX | 6.1 mi N | Standard |
| 78592 | Santa Maria, TX | 6.2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 78535 | Combes, TX | 7.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 78553 | Harlingen, TX | 8.2 mi E | PO Box only |
| 78551 | Harlingen, TX | 8.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 78550 | Harlingen, TX | 8.7 mi E | Standard |
| 78579 | Progreso, TX | 9.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 78567 | Los Indios, TX | 9.5 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 78596 | Weslaco, TX | 10.1 mi W | Standard |
| 78599 | Weslaco, TX | 10.2 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78559 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78559
123 MAIN ST
LA FERIA TX 78559
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Lafkin: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78559-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78559?
- 78559 is a La Feria, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78559 in?
- ZIP code 78559 is in Cameron County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78559 in?
- 78559 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78559?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78559 use area code 956.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78559?
- About 12,169 people live in ZIP code 78559, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78559?
- The median household income in 78559 is $49,383 a year, lower than 86% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78559?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78559 are 78552 (Harlingen, 5 miles), 78570 (Mercedes, 5.8 miles), 78593 (Santa Rosa, 6.1 miles) and 78592 (Santa Maria, 6.2 miles).