ZIP code 78583
Where is ZIP code 78583?
Rio Hondo, Texas
Cameron County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78583 belongs to Rio Hondo, Texas in Cameron County. 78583 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 5,236 people live in the 78583 area, where the median household income is $51,453. The closest ZIP codes are 78568 (Lozano, 3.1 mi south), 78550 (Harlingen, 8.9 mi west) and 78586 (San Benito, 9 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 78583 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Rio Hondo |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Cameron County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 956 |
| Coordinates | 26.2339, -97.5513 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 785 |
Population and income in 78583
| Population | 5,236 · lower than 52% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 56 · lower than 55% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 44.3 years · higher than 76% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $51,453 · lower than 83% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $26,268 |
| Below the poverty line | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 16% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $161,900 · lower than 68% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $698 a month |
| Housing units | 2,576 |
| Households | 1,952 (2.68 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 79% / 21% |
| Land area | 93.12 sq mi (plus 17.11 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78583. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78583
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78568 | Lozano, TX | 3.1 mi S | PO Box only |
| 78550 | Harlingen, TX | 8.9 mi W | Standard |
| 78586 | San Benito, TX | 9 mi SW | Standard |
| 78553 | Harlingen, TX | 9.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 78551 | Harlingen, TX | 10.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 78535 | Combes, TX | 11.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 78566 | Los Fresnos, TX | 11.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 78552 | Harlingen, TX | 12.6 mi W | Standard |
| 78575 | Olmito, TX | 13.7 mi S | Standard |
| 78593 | Santa Rosa, TX | 17.1 mi W | Standard |
| 78567 | Los Indios, TX | 17.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 78523 | Brownsville, TX | 17.6 mi S | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78583 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78583
123 MAIN ST
RIO HONDO TX 78583
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78583-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78583?
- 78583 is a Rio Hondo, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78583 in?
- ZIP code 78583 is in Cameron County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78583 in?
- 78583 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78583?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78583 use area code 956.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78583?
- About 5,236 people live in ZIP code 78583, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78583?
- The median household income in 78583 is $51,453 a year, lower than 83% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78583?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78583 are 78568 (Lozano, 3.1 miles), 78550 (Harlingen, 8.9 miles), 78586 (San Benito, 9 miles) and 78553 (Harlingen, 9.5 miles).