ZIP code 78538
Where is ZIP code 78538?
Edcouch, Texas
Hidalgo County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78538 belongs to Edcouch, Texas in Hidalgo County. 78538 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 11,982 people live in the 78538 area, where the median household income is $40,399. The closest ZIP codes are 78543 (Elsa, 2.9 mi southwest), 78562 (La Villa, 3.2 mi southeast) and 78558 (La Blanca, 5.4 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 78538 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Edcouch |
| Also accepted | Monte Alto |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Hidalgo County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 956 |
| Coordinates | 26.3328, -97.9622 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 785 |
Population and income in 78538
| Population | 11,982 · higher than 60% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 179 · higher than 58% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 32.6 years · lower than 83% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $40,399 · lower than 95% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $17,362 |
| Below the poverty line | 37% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 12% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $92,100 · lower than 91% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $556 a month |
| Housing units | 3,934 |
| Households | 3,556 (3.37 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 73% / 27% |
| Land area | 67.05 sq mi (plus 3.75 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78538. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78538
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78543 | Elsa, TX | 2.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 78562 | La Villa, TX | 3.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 78558 | La Blanca, TX | 5.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 78594 | Sebastian, TX | 9.3 mi E | PO Box only |
| 78561 | Lasara, TX | 9.7 mi N | PO Box only |
| 78593 | Santa Rosa, TX | 10 mi SE | Standard |
| 78549 | Hargill, TX | 10.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 78542 | Edinburg, TX | 11.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 78596 | Weslaco, TX | 11.4 mi S | Standard |
| 78599 | Weslaco, TX | 12.1 mi S | Standard |
| 78569 | Lyford, TX | 12.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 78540 | Edinburg, TX | 12.6 mi W | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78538 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78538
123 MAIN ST
EDCOUCH TX 78538
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts MONTE ALTO as the city name for 78538. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78538-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78538?
- 78538 is a Edcouch, Texas ZIP code. Monte Alto is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 78538 in?
- ZIP code 78538 is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78538 in?
- 78538 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78538?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78538 use area code 956.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78538?
- About 11,982 people live in ZIP code 78538, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78538?
- The median household income in 78538 is $40,399 a year, lower than 95% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78538?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78538 are 78543 (Elsa, 2.9 miles), 78562 (La Villa, 3.2 miles), 78558 (La Blanca, 5.4 miles) and 78594 (Sebastian, 9.3 miles).