ZIP code 78616
Where is ZIP code 78616?
Dale, Texas
Caldwell County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78616 belongs to Dale, Texas in Caldwell County. 78616 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 512, 737 and 830. About 10,683 people live in the 78616 area, where the median household income is $64,715. The closest ZIP codes are 78644 (Lockhart, 7.3 mi southwest), 78662 (Red Rock, 10.7 mi east) and 78612 (Cedar Creek, 11.1 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 78616 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Dale |
| Also accepted | Mcmahan |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Caldwell County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 512, 737, 830 |
| Coordinates | 29.9528, -97.581 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 786 |
Population and income in 78616
| Population | 10,683 · higher than 59% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 90 · higher than 51% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 30.6 years · lower than 90% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Median household income | $64,715 · lower than 59% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $28,448 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 12% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $211,500 · higher than 50% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,362 a month |
| Housing units | 3,423 |
| Households | 3,188 (3.35 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 80% / 21% |
| Land area | 118.26 sq mi (plus 0.26 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78616. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78616
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78644 | Lockhart, TX | 7.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 78662 | Red Rock, TX | 10.7 mi E | Standard |
| 78612 | Cedar Creek, TX | 11.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 78656 | Maxwell, TX | 14.5 mi W | Standard |
| 78747 | Austin, TX | 15.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 78640 | Kyle, TX | 15.4 mi W | Standard |
| 78617 | Del Valle, TX | 15.4 mi N | Standard |
| 78953 | Rosanky, TX | 16.2 mi E | Standard |
| 78719 | Austin, TX | 16.5 mi N | Standard |
| 78622 | Fentress, TX | 17.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 78655 | Martindale, TX | 18 mi SW | Standard |
| 78661 | Prairie Lea, TX | 18.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78616 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78616
123 MAIN ST
DALE TX 78616
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts MCMAHAN as the city name for 78616. Avoid Lytton Springs and Tilmon: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78616-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78616?
- 78616 is a Dale, Texas ZIP code. Mcmahan is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 78616 in?
- ZIP code 78616 is in Caldwell County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78616 in?
- 78616 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78616?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78616 use area codes 512, 737 and 830.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78616?
- About 10,683 people live in ZIP code 78616, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78616?
- The median household income in 78616 is $64,715 a year, lower than 59% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78616?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78616 are 78644 (Lockhart, 7.3 miles), 78662 (Red Rock, 10.7 miles), 78612 (Cedar Creek, 11.1 miles) and 78656 (Maxwell, 14.5 miles).