ZIP code 78562
Where is ZIP code 78562?
La Villa, Texas
Hidalgo County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 78562 belongs to La Villa, Texas in Hidalgo County. 78562 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the La Villa post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 956. About 3,211 people live in the 78562 area, where the median household income is $31,522. The closest ZIP codes are 78538 (Edcouch, 3.2 mi northwest), 78543 (Elsa, 3.9 mi west) and 78593 (Santa Rosa, 6.9 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 78562 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | La Villa |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Hidalgo County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 956 |
| Coordinates | 26.2999, -97.9247 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 785 |
Population and income in 78562
| Population | 3,211 · lower than 59% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 150 · higher than 56% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 35.2 years · lower than 68% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 60% / 40% |
| Median household income | $31,522 · lower than 98% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $14,966 |
| Below the poverty line | 26% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 5.2% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $102,400 · lower than 89% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 751 |
| Households | 712 (3.02 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 82% / 19% |
| Land area | 21.47 sq mi (plus 1.08 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78562. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78562
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78538 | Edcouch, TX | 3.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 78543 | Elsa, TX | 3.9 mi W | PO Box only |
| 78593 | Santa Rosa, TX | 6.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 78558 | La Blanca, TX | 7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 78594 | Sebastian, TX | 7.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 78596 | Weslaco, TX | 9.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 78570 | Mercedes, TX | 10.3 mi S | Standard |
| 78599 | Weslaco, TX | 10.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 78559 | La Feria, TX | 11.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 78561 | Lasara, TX | 11.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 78569 | Lyford, TX | 11.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 78535 | Combes, TX | 12 mi E | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78562 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78562
PO BOX 123
LA VILLA TX 78562
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78562-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78562?
- 78562 is a La Villa, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78562 in?
- ZIP code 78562 is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78562 in?
- 78562 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78562?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78562 use area code 956.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78562?
- About 3,211 people live in ZIP code 78562, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78562?
- The median household income in 78562 is $31,522 a year, lower than 98% of Texas ZIP codes.
- Can I use 78562 for a street address?
- No. 78562 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in La Villa use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 78562?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78562 are 78538 (Edcouch, 3.2 miles), 78543 (Elsa, 3.9 miles), 78593 (Santa Rosa, 6.9 miles) and 78558 (La Blanca, 7 miles).