ZIP code 78561
Where is ZIP code 78561?
Lasara, Texas
Willacy County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 78561 belongs to Lasara, Texas in Willacy County. 78561 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Lasara post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 956. About 1,457 people live in the 78561 area, where the median household income is $102,528. The closest ZIP codes are 78580 (Raymondville, 7.1 mi east), 78549 (Hargill, 7.9 mi west) and 78569 (Lyford, 8.9 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 78561 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lasara |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Willacy County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 956 |
| Coordinates | 26.4648, -97.9111 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 785 |
Population and income in 78561
| Population | 1,457 · lower than 71% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,378 · higher than 74% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.3 years · higher than 65% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 58% / 42% |
| Median household income | $102,528 · higher than 85% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $30,433 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 24% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $55,500 · lower than 98% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 440 |
| Households | 397 (3.65 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 83% / 17% |
| Land area | 1.06 sq mi (plus 0.02 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78561. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78561
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78580 | Raymondville, TX | 7.1 mi E | Standard |
| 78549 | Hargill, TX | 7.9 mi W | PO Box only |
| 78569 | Lyford, TX | 8.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 78538 | Edcouch, TX | 9.7 mi S | Standard |
| 78542 | Edinburg, TX | 9.8 mi W | Standard |
| 78594 | Sebastian, TX | 10.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 78562 | La Villa, TX | 11.4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 78543 | Elsa, TX | 12.5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 78558 | La Blanca, TX | 14.2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 78593 | Santa Rosa, TX | 15.4 mi S | Standard |
| 78590 | San Perlita, TX | 17 mi E | PO Box only |
| 78535 | Combes, TX | 18.5 mi SE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78561 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78561
PO BOX 123
LASARA TX 78561
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78561-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78561?
- 78561 is a Lasara, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78561 in?
- ZIP code 78561 is in Willacy County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78561 in?
- 78561 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78561?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78561 use area code 956.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78561?
- About 1,457 people live in ZIP code 78561, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78561?
- The median household income in 78561 is $102,528 a year, higher than 85% of Texas ZIP codes.
- Can I use 78561 for a street address?
- No. 78561 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Lasara use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 78561?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78561 are 78580 (Raymondville, 7.1 miles), 78549 (Hargill, 7.9 miles), 78569 (Lyford, 8.9 miles) and 78538 (Edcouch, 9.7 miles).