ZIP code 78536
Where is ZIP code 78536?
Delmita, Texas
Starr County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78536 belongs to Delmita, Texas in Starr County. 78536 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 371 people live in the 78536 area, where the median household income is $28,393. The closest ZIP codes are 78588 (San Isidro, 3.6 mi northwest), 78591 (Santa Elena, 9.3 mi southwest) and 78563 (Linn, 10.7 mi east).
| ZIP code | 78536 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Delmita |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Starr County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 956 |
| Coordinates | 26.6801, -98.4125 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 785 |
Population and income in 78536
| Population | 371 · lower than 86% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 8 · lower than 83% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 36.3 years · lower than 61% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 39% / 61% |
| Median household income | $28,393 · lower than 99% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $16,676 |
| Below the poverty line | 45% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 19% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 169 |
| Households | 117 (3.17 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 74% / 27% |
| Land area | 43.69 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78536. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78536
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78588 | San Isidro, TX | 3.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 78591 | Santa Elena, TX | 9.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 78563 | Linn, TX | 10.7 mi E | Standard |
| 78541 | Edinburg, TX | 17.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 78353 | Encino, TX | 21.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 78574 | Mission, TX | 25.1 mi S | Standard |
| 78542 | Edinburg, TX | 25.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 78549 | Hargill, TX | 27.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 78573 | Mission, TX | 27.6 mi S | Standard |
| 78576 | Penitas, TX | 27.9 mi S | Standard |
| 78547 | Garciasville, TX | 29 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 78595 | Sullivan City, TX | 29.7 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78536 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78536
123 MAIN ST
DELMITA TX 78536
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid El Centro and La Reforma: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78536-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78536?
- 78536 is a Delmita, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78536 in?
- ZIP code 78536 is in Starr County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78536 in?
- 78536 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78536?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78536 use area code 956.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78536?
- About 371 people live in ZIP code 78536, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78536?
- The median household income in 78536 is $28,393 a year, lower than 99% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78536?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78536 are 78588 (San Isidro, 3.6 miles), 78591 (Santa Elena, 9.3 miles), 78563 (Linn, 10.7 miles) and 78541 (Edinburg, 17.9 miles).