ZIP code 78046
Where is ZIP code 78046?
Laredo, Texas
Webb County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78046 belongs to Laredo, Texas in Webb County. 78046 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 361 and 956. About 72,951 people live in the 78046 area, where the median household income is $55,826. The closest ZIP codes are 78042 (Laredo, 9.6 mi north), 78044 (Laredo, 9.6 mi north) and 78040 (Laredo, 9.7 mi north).
| ZIP code | 78046 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Laredo |
| Also accepted | El Cenizo, Rio Bravo |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Webb County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 361, 956 |
| Coordinates | 27.375, -99.4557 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 780 |
Population and income in 78046
| Population | 72,951 · higher than 98% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 398 · higher than 64% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 26 years · lower than 96% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $55,826 · lower than 76% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $18,228 |
| Below the poverty line | 26% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 13% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $150,600 · lower than 73% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,086 a month |
| Housing units | 20,080 |
| Households | 18,900 (3.83 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 79% / 21% |
| Land area | 183.34 sq mi (plus 1.76 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78046. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78046
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78042 | Laredo, TX | 9.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 78044 | Laredo, TX | 9.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 78040 | Laredo, TX | 9.7 mi N | Standard |
| 78041 | Laredo, TX | 13.6 mi N | Standard |
| 78067 | San Ygnacio, TX | 18.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 78043 | Laredo, TX | 22.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 78045 | Laredo, TX | 24 mi NW | Standard |
| 78369 | Mirando City, TX | 28.3 mi E | Standard |
| 78371 | Oilton, TX | 31.2 mi E | PO Box only |
| 78076 | Zapata, TX | 36.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 78344 | Bruni, TX | 38 mi E | Standard |
| 78019 | Encinal, TX | 46.4 mi N | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78046 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78046
123 MAIN ST
LAREDO TX 78046
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts EL CENIZO and RIO BRAVO as the city name for 78046. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78046-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Laredo, TX
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78046?
- 78046 is a Laredo, Texas ZIP code. El Cenizo and Rio Bravo are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 78046 in?
- ZIP code 78046 is in Webb County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78046 in?
- 78046 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78046?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78046 use area codes 361 and 956.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78046?
- About 72,951 people live in ZIP code 78046, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78046?
- The median household income in 78046 is $55,826 a year, lower than 76% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78046?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78046 are 78042 (Laredo, 9.6 miles), 78044 (Laredo, 9.6 miles), 78040 (Laredo, 9.7 miles) and 78041 (Laredo, 13.6 miles).