ZIP code 78547
Where is ZIP code 78547?
Garciasville, Texas
Starr County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 78547 belongs to Garciasville, Texas in Starr County. 78547 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Garciasville post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 956. About 306 people live in the 78547 area. The closest ZIP codes are 78548 (Grulla, 4.2 mi southeast), 78582 (Rio Grande City, 8.5 mi northwest) and 78595 (Sullivan City, 9 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 78547 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Garciasville |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Starr County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 956 |
| Coordinates | 26.3396, -98.6876 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 785 |
Population and income in 78547
| Population | 306 · lower than 87% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 163 · higher than 57% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 22.1 years · lower than 97% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 64% / 36% |
| Income per person | $10,183 |
| Below the poverty line | 48% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 32% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 169 |
| Households | 110 (2.78 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 69% / 31% |
| Land area | 1.88 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78547. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78547
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78548 | Grulla, TX | 4.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 78582 | Rio Grande City, TX | 8.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 78595 | Sullivan City, TX | 9 mi SE | Standard |
| 78565 | Los Ebanos, TX | 10.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 78560 | La Joya, TX | 14.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 78576 | Penitas, TX | 15.5 mi E | Standard |
| 78574 | Mission, TX | 19.7 mi E | Standard |
| 78591 | Santa Elena, TX | 19.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 78584 | Roma, TX | 20.3 mi W | Standard |
| 78572 | Mission, TX | 24 mi E | Standard |
| 78573 | Mission, TX | 24.2 mi E | Standard |
| 78541 | Edinburg, TX | 26.1 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78547 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78547
PO BOX 123
GARCIASVILLE TX 78547
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78547-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78547?
- 78547 is a Garciasville, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78547 in?
- ZIP code 78547 is in Starr County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78547 in?
- 78547 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78547?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78547 use area code 956.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78547?
- About 306 people live in ZIP code 78547, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 78547 for a street address?
- No. 78547 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Garciasville use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 78547?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78547 are 78548 (Grulla, 4.2 miles), 78582 (Rio Grande City, 8.5 miles), 78595 (Sullivan City, 9 miles) and 78565 (Los Ebanos, 10.2 miles).