ZIP code 78570
Where is ZIP code 78570?
Mercedes, Texas
Hidalgo County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78570 belongs to Mercedes, Texas in Hidalgo County. 78570 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 34,348 people live in the 78570 area, where the median household income is $41,965. The closest ZIP codes are 78599 (Weslaco, 4.5 mi west), 78596 (Weslaco, 4.5 mi west) and 78579 (Progreso, 4.6 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 78570 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Mercedes |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Hidalgo County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 956 |
| Coordinates | 26.1513, -97.9185 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 785 |
Population and income in 78570
| Population | 34,348 · higher than 84% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 456 · higher than 65% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 27.9 years · lower than 95% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $41,965 · lower than 93% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $16,217 |
| Below the poverty line | 36% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 11% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $86,500 · lower than 93% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $803 a month |
| Housing units | 10,699 |
| Households | 9,161 (3.74 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 74% / 26% |
| Land area | 75.24 sq mi (plus 1.02 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78570. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78570
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78599 | Weslaco, TX | 4.5 mi W | Standard |
| 78596 | Weslaco, TX | 4.5 mi W | Standard |
| 78579 | Progreso, TX | 4.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 78559 | La Feria, TX | 5.8 mi E | Standard |
| 78592 | Santa Maria, TX | 6.6 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 78537 | Donna, TX | 8.4 mi W | Standard |
| 78593 | Santa Rosa, TX | 9.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 78562 | La Villa, TX | 10.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 78552 | Harlingen, TX | 10.9 mi E | Standard |
| 78543 | Elsa, TX | 11 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 78558 | La Blanca, TX | 12.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 78516 | Alamo, TX | 12.6 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78570 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78570
123 MAIN ST
MERCEDES TX 78570
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Heidelberg, Relampago, Rio Rico and Thayer: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78570-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78570?
- 78570 is a Mercedes, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78570 in?
- ZIP code 78570 is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78570 in?
- 78570 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78570?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78570 use area code 956.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78570?
- About 34,348 people live in ZIP code 78570, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78570?
- The median household income in 78570 is $41,965 a year, lower than 93% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78570?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78570 are 78599 (Weslaco, 4.5 miles), 78596 (Weslaco, 4.5 miles), 78579 (Progreso, 4.6 miles) and 78559 (La Feria, 5.8 miles).