ZIP code 78599
Where is ZIP code 78599?
Weslaco, Texas
Hidalgo County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78599 belongs to Weslaco, Texas in Hidalgo County. 78599 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 35,454 people live in the 78599 area, where the median household income is $58,349. The closest ZIP codes are 78596 (Weslaco, 0.7 mi north), 78537 (Donna, 3.9 mi west) and 78570 (Mercedes, 4.5 mi east).
| ZIP code | 78599 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Weslaco |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Hidalgo County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 956 |
| Coordinates | 26.1595, -97.9908 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 785 |
Population and income in 78599
| Population | 35,454 · higher than 85% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,337 · higher than 74% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 27.9 years · lower than 95% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $58,349 · lower than 71% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $20,831 |
| Below the poverty line | 24% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 15% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $125,400 · lower than 80% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,007 a month |
| Housing units | 10,225 |
| Households | 9,605 (3.68 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 69% / 31% |
| Land area | 26.52 sq mi (plus 0.07 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78599. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78599
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78596 | Weslaco, TX | 0.7 mi N | Standard |
| 78537 | Donna, TX | 3.9 mi W | Standard |
| 78570 | Mercedes, TX | 4.5 mi E | Standard |
| 78579 | Progreso, TX | 5.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 78516 | Alamo, TX | 8.1 mi W | Standard |
| 78543 | Elsa, TX | 9.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 78558 | La Blanca, TX | 9.7 mi N | PO Box only |
| 78559 | La Feria, TX | 10.2 mi E | Standard |
| 78592 | Santa Maria, TX | 10.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 78562 | La Villa, TX | 10.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 78589 | San Juan, TX | 10.6 mi W | Standard |
| 78538 | Edcouch, TX | 12.1 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78599 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78599
123 MAIN ST
WESLACO TX 78599
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78599-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78599?
- 78599 is a Weslaco, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78599 in?
- ZIP code 78599 is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78599 in?
- 78599 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78599?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78599 use area code 956.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78599?
- About 35,454 people live in ZIP code 78599, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78599?
- The median household income in 78599 is $58,349 a year, lower than 71% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78599?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78599 are 78596 (Weslaco, 0.7 miles), 78537 (Donna, 3.9 miles), 78570 (Mercedes, 4.5 miles) and 78579 (Progreso, 5.2 miles).