ZIP code 78535
Where is ZIP code 78535?
Combes, Texas
Cameron County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 78535 belongs to Combes, Texas in Cameron County. 78535 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Combes post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 956. About 425 people live in the 78535 area, where the median household income is $39,000. The closest ZIP codes are 78551 (Harlingen, 1.3 mi east), 78552 (Harlingen, 4.3 mi south) and 78553 (Harlingen, 4.7 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 78535 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Combes |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Cameron County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 956 |
| Coordinates | 26.2451, -97.7416 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 785 |
Population and income in 78535
| Population | 425 · lower than 85% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,019 · higher than 71% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 53.4 years · higher than 91% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $39,000 · lower than 96% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $29,938 |
| Below the poverty line | 32% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 14% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $107,300 · lower than 86% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $778 a month |
| Housing units | 222 |
| Households | 204 (2.08 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 74% / 27% |
| Land area | 0.42 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78535. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78535
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78551 | Harlingen, TX | 1.3 mi E | PO Box only |
| 78552 | Harlingen, TX | 4.3 mi S | Standard |
| 78553 | Harlingen, TX | 4.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 78550 | Harlingen, TX | 4.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 78593 | Santa Rosa, TX | 5.3 mi W | Standard |
| 78559 | La Feria, TX | 7.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 78594 | Sebastian, TX | 8.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 78586 | San Benito, TX | 9.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 78569 | Lyford, TX | 11.6 mi N | Standard |
| 78583 | Rio Hondo, TX | 11.8 mi E | Standard |
| 78562 | La Villa, TX | 12 mi W | PO Box only |
| 78570 | Mercedes, TX | 12.7 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78535 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78535
PO BOX 123
COMBES TX 78535
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Comby: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78535-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78535?
- 78535 is a Combes, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78535 in?
- ZIP code 78535 is in Cameron County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78535 in?
- 78535 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78535?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78535 use area code 956.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78535?
- About 425 people live in ZIP code 78535, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78535?
- The median household income in 78535 is $39,000 a year, lower than 96% of Texas ZIP codes.
- Can I use 78535 for a street address?
- No. 78535 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Combes use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 78535?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78535 are 78551 (Harlingen, 1.3 miles), 78552 (Harlingen, 4.3 miles), 78553 (Harlingen, 4.7 miles) and 78550 (Harlingen, 4.8 miles).