ZIP code 78573
Where is ZIP code 78573?
Mission, Texas
Hidalgo County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78573 belongs to Mission, Texas in Hidalgo County. 78573 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 44,809 people live in the 78573 area, where the median household income is $55,000. The closest ZIP codes are 78574 (Mission, 4.6 mi west), 78504 (Mcallen, 5.1 mi southeast) and 78572 (Mission, 5.6 mi south).
| ZIP code | 78573 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Mission |
| Also accepted | Alton, Palmhurst |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Hidalgo County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 956 |
| Coordinates | 26.2937, -98.3008 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 785 |
Population and income in 78573
| Population | 44,809 · higher than 90% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,222 · higher than 73% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 28.8 years · lower than 94% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $55,000 · lower than 77% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $22,859 |
| Below the poverty line | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 17% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $163,600 · lower than 66% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,005 a month |
| Housing units | 14,149 |
| Households | 12,720 (3.52 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 66% / 34% |
| Land area | 36.68 sq mi (plus 0.03 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78573. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78573
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78574 | Mission, TX | 4.6 mi W | Standard |
| 78504 | Mcallen, TX | 5.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 78572 | Mission, TX | 5.6 mi S | Standard |
| 78501 | Mcallen, TX | 6.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 78502 | Mcallen, TX | 6.8 mi E | PO Box only |
| 78539 | Edinburg, TX | 7.4 mi E | Standard |
| 78505 | Mcallen, TX | 7.6 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 78540 | Edinburg, TX | 8.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 78503 | Mcallen, TX | 8.6 mi S | Standard |
| 78576 | Penitas, TX | 9.1 mi W | Standard |
| 78577 | Pharr, TX | 10.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 78541 | Edinburg, TX | 10.7 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78573 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78573
123 MAIN ST
MISSION TX 78573
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts ALTON and PALMHURST as the city name for 78573. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78573-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Mission, TX
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78573?
- 78573 is a Mission, Texas ZIP code. Alton and Palmhurst are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 78573 in?
- ZIP code 78573 is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78573 in?
- 78573 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78573?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78573 use area code 956.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78573?
- About 44,809 people live in ZIP code 78573, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78573?
- The median household income in 78573 is $55,000 a year, lower than 77% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78573?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78573 are 78574 (Mission, 4.6 miles), 78504 (Mcallen, 5.1 miles), 78572 (Mission, 5.6 miles) and 78501 (Mcallen, 6.7 miles).