ZIP code 78502
Where is ZIP code 78502?
Mcallen, Texas
Hidalgo County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 78502 belongs to Mcallen, Texas in Hidalgo County. 78502 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Mcallen post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 956. The closest ZIP codes are 78539 (Edinburg, 1.8 mi northeast), 78504 (Mcallen, 1.9 mi west) and 78501 (Mcallen, 3.7 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 78502 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Mcallen |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Hidalgo County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 956 |
| Coordinates | 26.2567, -98.1989 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 785 |
The Census Bureau doesn’t publish population figures for po box only ZIP codes because nobody lives at a PO Box or a single organization’s address. For figures about the area, see the nearby standard ZIP codes below.
ZIP codes near 78502
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78539 | Edinburg, TX | 1.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 78504 | Mcallen, TX | 1.9 mi W | Standard |
| 78501 | Mcallen, TX | 3.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 78540 | Edinburg, TX | 3.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 78505 | Mcallen, TX | 4.2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 78589 | San Juan, TX | 4.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 78577 | Pharr, TX | 5.5 mi S | Standard |
| 78503 | Mcallen, TX | 6.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 78573 | Mission, TX | 6.8 mi W | Standard |
| 78516 | Alamo, TX | 6.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 78572 | Mission, TX | 8.3 mi W | Standard |
| 78558 | La Blanca, TX | 10.3 mi E | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78502 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78502
PO BOX 123
MCALLEN TX 78502
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Mc Allen: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78502-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78502?
- 78502 is a Mcallen, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78502 in?
- ZIP code 78502 is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78502 in?
- 78502 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78502?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78502 use area code 956.
- Can I use 78502 for a street address?
- No. 78502 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Mcallen use 78501, 78503, 78504.
- What ZIP codes are near 78502?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78502 are 78539 (Edinburg, 1.8 miles), 78504 (Mcallen, 1.9 miles), 78501 (Mcallen, 3.7 miles) and 78540 (Edinburg, 3.8 miles).