ZIP code 78596
Where is ZIP code 78596?
Weslaco, Texas
Hidalgo County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78596 belongs to Weslaco, Texas in Hidalgo County. 78596 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 39,518 people live in the 78596 area, where the median household income is $58,411. The closest ZIP codes are 78599 (Weslaco, 0.7 mi south), 78537 (Donna, 4 mi west) and 78570 (Mercedes, 4.5 mi east).
| ZIP code | 78596 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Weslaco |
| Also accepted | Progreso Lakes, Progreso Lks |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Hidalgo County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 956 |
| Coordinates | 26.1694, -97.9887 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 785 |
Population and income in 78596
| Population | 39,518 · higher than 88% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 983 · higher than 71% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 31.7 years · lower than 87% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $58,411 · lower than 71% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $24,540 |
| Below the poverty line | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $104,000 · lower than 88% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $936 a month |
| Housing units | 16,329 |
| Households | 12,731 (3.08 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 64% / 36% |
| Land area | 40.2 sq mi (plus 0.62 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78596. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78596
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78599 | Weslaco, TX | 0.7 mi S | Standard |
| 78537 | Donna, TX | 4 mi W | Standard |
| 78570 | Mercedes, TX | 4.5 mi E | Standard |
| 78579 | Progreso, TX | 5.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 78516 | Alamo, TX | 8.1 mi W | Standard |
| 78543 | Elsa, TX | 8.8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 78558 | La Blanca, TX | 9.1 mi N | PO Box only |
| 78562 | La Villa, TX | 9.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 78559 | La Feria, TX | 10.1 mi E | Standard |
| 78589 | San Juan, TX | 10.5 mi W | Standard |
| 78592 | Santa Maria, TX | 10.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 78538 | Edcouch, TX | 11.4 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78596 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78596
123 MAIN ST
WESLACO TX 78596
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts PROGRESO LAKES and PROGRESO LKS as the city name for 78596. Avoid Ramona: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78596-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Weslaco, TX
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78596?
- 78596 is a Weslaco, Texas ZIP code. Progreso Lakes and Progreso Lks are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 78596 in?
- ZIP code 78596 is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78596 in?
- 78596 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78596?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78596 use area code 956.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78596?
- About 39,518 people live in ZIP code 78596, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78596?
- The median household income in 78596 is $58,411 a year, lower than 71% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78596?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78596 are 78599 (Weslaco, 0.7 miles), 78537 (Donna, 4 miles), 78570 (Mercedes, 4.5 miles) and 78579 (Progreso, 5.8 miles).