ZIP code 78576
Where is ZIP code 78576?
Penitas, Texas
Hidalgo County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78576 belongs to Penitas, Texas in Hidalgo County. 78576 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 15,484 people live in the 78576 area, where the median household income is $49,137. The closest ZIP codes are 78560 (La Joya, 3 mi southwest), 78574 (Mission, 5.5 mi northeast) and 78595 (Sullivan City, 7.2 mi west).
| ZIP code | 78576 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Penitas |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Hidalgo County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 956 |
| Coordinates | 26.278, -98.4469 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 785 |
Population and income in 78576
| Population | 15,484 · higher than 65% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 266 · higher than 61% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 22.4 years · lower than 97% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $49,137 · lower than 86% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $15,968 |
| Below the poverty line | 37% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 7.0% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $131,400 · lower than 78% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $697 a month |
| Housing units | 3,947 |
| Households | 3,637 (4.26 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 85% / 15% |
| Land area | 58.19 sq mi (plus 0.37 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78576. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78576
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78560 | La Joya, TX | 3 mi SW | Standard |
| 78574 | Mission, TX | 5.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 78595 | Sullivan City, TX | 7.2 mi W | Standard |
| 78565 | Los Ebanos, TX | 7.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 78572 | Mission, TX | 8.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 78573 | Mission, TX | 9.1 mi E | Standard |
| 78548 | Grulla, TX | 12.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 78504 | Mcallen, TX | 13.5 mi E | Standard |
| 78501 | Mcallen, TX | 13.8 mi E | Standard |
| 78503 | Mcallen, TX | 13.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 78505 | Mcallen, TX | 14.4 mi E | PO Box only |
| 78502 | Mcallen, TX | 15.4 mi E | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78576 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78576
123 MAIN ST
PENITAS TX 78576
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78576-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78576?
- 78576 is a Penitas, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78576 in?
- ZIP code 78576 is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78576 in?
- 78576 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78576?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78576 use area code 956.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78576?
- About 15,484 people live in ZIP code 78576, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78576?
- The median household income in 78576 is $49,137 a year, lower than 86% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78576?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78576 are 78560 (La Joya, 3 miles), 78574 (Mission, 5.5 miles), 78595 (Sullivan City, 7.2 miles) and 78565 (Los Ebanos, 7.5 miles).