ZIP code 78550
Where is ZIP code 78550?
Harlingen, Texas
Cameron County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78550 belongs to Harlingen, Texas in Cameron County. 78550 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 53,335 people live in the 78550 area, where the median household income is $49,007. The closest ZIP codes are 78553 (Harlingen, 0.5 mi southwest), 78552 (Harlingen, 3.7 mi west) and 78551 (Harlingen, 3.9 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 78550 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Harlingen |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Cameron County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 956 |
| Coordinates | 26.1951, -97.689 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 785 |
Population and income in 78550
| Population | 53,335 · higher than 94% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 566 · higher than 67% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 33.6 years · lower than 77% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $49,007 · lower than 87% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $25,915 |
| Below the poverty line | 24% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $131,100 · lower than 78% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $900 a month |
| Housing units | 22,468 |
| Households | 19,733 (2.65 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 51% / 50% |
| Land area | 94.19 sq mi (plus 0.84 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78550. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78550
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78553 | Harlingen, TX | 0.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 78552 | Harlingen, TX | 3.7 mi W | Standard |
| 78551 | Harlingen, TX | 3.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 78535 | Combes, TX | 4.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 78586 | San Benito, TX | 5.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 78559 | La Feria, TX | 8.7 mi W | Standard |
| 78583 | Rio Hondo, TX | 8.9 mi E | Standard |
| 78568 | Lozano, TX | 9.1 mi E | PO Box only |
| 78593 | Santa Rosa, TX | 9.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 78567 | Los Indios, TX | 10.7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 78592 | Santa Maria, TX | 12.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 78594 | Sebastian, TX | 12.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78550 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78550
123 MAIN ST
HARLINGEN TX 78550
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Adams Gardens, Arroyo, Avondale, Hgn and Kayare and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78550-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78550?
- 78550 is a Harlingen, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78550 in?
- ZIP code 78550 is in Cameron County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78550 in?
- 78550 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78550?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78550 use area code 956.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78550?
- About 53,335 people live in ZIP code 78550, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78550?
- The median household income in 78550 is $49,007 a year, lower than 87% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78550?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78550 are 78553 (Harlingen, 0.5 miles), 78552 (Harlingen, 3.7 miles), 78551 (Harlingen, 3.9 miles) and 78535 (Combes, 4.8 miles).