ZIP code 78586
Where is ZIP code 78586?
San Benito, Texas
Cameron County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78586 belongs to San Benito, Texas in Cameron County. 78586 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 50,964 people live in the 78586 area, where the median household income is $45,575. The closest ZIP codes are 78550 (Harlingen, 5.1 mi northwest), 78553 (Harlingen, 5.1 mi northwest) and 78552 (Harlingen, 7.2 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 78586 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | San Benito |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Cameron County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 956 |
| Coordinates | 26.1337, -97.6447 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 785 |
Population and income in 78586
| Population | 50,964 · higher than 93% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 334 · higher than 63% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 32 years · lower than 86% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $45,575 · lower than 91% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $19,322 |
| Below the poverty line | 29% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 13% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $87,200 · lower than 93% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $796 a month |
| Housing units | 17,259 |
| Households | 15,699 (3.23 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 74% / 26% |
| Land area | 152.59 sq mi (plus 7.12 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78586. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78586
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78550 | Harlingen, TX | 5.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 78553 | Harlingen, TX | 5.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 78552 | Harlingen, TX | 7.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 78568 | Lozano, TX | 7.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 78567 | Los Indios, TX | 8.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 78551 | Harlingen, TX | 9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 78575 | Olmito, TX | 9 mi SE | Standard |
| 78583 | Rio Hondo, TX | 9 mi NE | Standard |
| 78535 | Combes, TX | 9.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 78559 | La Feria, TX | 11.5 mi W | Standard |
| 78523 | Brownsville, TX | 13.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 78592 | Santa Maria, TX | 13.3 mi W | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78586 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78586
123 MAIN ST
SAN BENITO TX 78586
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Carricitos, Colaboz, La Paloma, Landrum and Las Rusias and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78586-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78586?
- 78586 is a San Benito, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78586 in?
- ZIP code 78586 is in Cameron County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78586 in?
- 78586 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78586?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78586 use area code 956.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78586?
- About 50,964 people live in ZIP code 78586, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78586?
- The median household income in 78586 is $45,575 a year, lower than 91% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78586?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78586 are 78550 (Harlingen, 5.1 miles), 78553 (Harlingen, 5.1 miles), 78552 (Harlingen, 7.2 miles) and 78568 (Lozano, 7.5 miles).