ZIP code 78582
Where is ZIP code 78582?
Rio Grande City, Texas
Starr County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78582 belongs to Rio Grande City, Texas in Starr County. 78582 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 codes 361 and 956. About 44,741 people live in the 78582 area, where the median household income is $42,626. The closest ZIP codes are 78547 (Garciasville, 8.5 mi southeast), 78584 (Roma, 12 mi west) and 78548 (Grulla, 12.4 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 78582 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Rio Grande City |
| Also accepted | Rio Grande Cy |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Starr County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 361, 956 |
| Coordinates | 26.3942, -98.8104 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 785 |
Population and income in 78582
| Population | 44,741 · higher than 90% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 79 · lower than 51% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 29.7 years · lower than 92% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $42,626 · lower than 93% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $19,188 |
| Below the poverty line | 31% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 13% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $102,800 · lower than 89% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $747 a month |
| Housing units | 14,896 |
| Households | 12,795 (3.46 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 72% / 28% |
| Land area | 565.25 sq mi (plus 1.56 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78582. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78582
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78547 | Garciasville, TX | 8.5 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 78584 | Roma, TX | 12 mi W | Standard |
| 78548 | Grulla, TX | 12.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 78595 | Sullivan City, TX | 17.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 78565 | Los Ebanos, TX | 18.6 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 78585 | Salineno, TX | 20.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 78591 | Santa Elena, TX | 22.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 78545 | Falcon Heights, TX | 23.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 78560 | La Joya, TX | 23.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 78576 | Penitas, TX | 23.9 mi E | Standard |
| 78574 | Mission, TX | 27.8 mi E | Standard |
| 78564 | Lopeno, TX | 28.7 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78582 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78582
123 MAIN ST
RIO GRANDE CITY TX 78582
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts RIO GRANDE CY as the city name for 78582. Avoid El Sauz, Escobares, Fort Ringgold, Garceno and La Casita and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78582-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78582?
- 78582 is a Rio Grande City, Texas ZIP code. Rio Grande Cy is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 78582 in?
- ZIP code 78582 is in Starr County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78582 in?
- 78582 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78582?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78582 use area codes 361 and 956.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78582?
- About 44,741 people live in ZIP code 78582, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78582?
- The median household income in 78582 is $42,626 a year, lower than 93% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78582?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78582 are 78547 (Garciasville, 8.5 miles), 78584 (Roma, 12 miles), 78548 (Grulla, 12.4 miles) and 78595 (Sullivan City, 17.5 miles).