ZIP code 78572
Where is ZIP code 78572?
Mission, Texas
Hidalgo County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78572 belongs to Mission, Texas in Hidalgo County. 78572 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 78,024 people live in the 78572 area, where the median household income is $54,298. The closest ZIP codes are 78503 (Mcallen, 5.3 mi southeast), 78501 (Mcallen, 5.5 mi east) and 78573 (Mission, 5.6 mi north).
| ZIP code | 78572 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Mission |
| Also accepted | Palmhurst, Palmview |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Hidalgo County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 956 |
| Coordinates | 26.2159, -98.3253 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 785 |
Population and income in 78572
| Population | 78,024 · higher than 98% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,454 · higher than 75% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.8 years · lower than 52% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $54,298 · lower than 78% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $25,886 |
| Below the poverty line | 23% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 25% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $147,300 · lower than 74% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $902 a month |
| Housing units | 33,000 |
| Households | 26,723 (2.91 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 71% / 29% |
| Land area | 53.66 sq mi (plus 0.74 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78572. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78572
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78503 | Mcallen, TX | 5.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 78501 | Mcallen, TX | 5.5 mi E | Standard |
| 78573 | Mission, TX | 5.6 mi N | Standard |
| 78505 | Mcallen, TX | 6 mi E | PO Box only |
| 78504 | Mcallen, TX | 6.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 78574 | Mission, TX | 7.6 mi N | Standard |
| 78502 | Mcallen, TX | 8.3 mi E | PO Box only |
| 78576 | Penitas, TX | 8.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 78577 | Pharr, TX | 9 mi E | Standard |
| 78557 | Hidalgo, TX | 9 mi SE | Standard |
| 78560 | La Joya, TX | 9.4 mi W | Standard |
| 78539 | Edinburg, TX | 9.8 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78572 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78572
123 MAIN ST
MISSION TX 78572
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts PALMHURST and PALMVIEW as the city name for 78572. Avoid Abram, Chihuahua, Citrus City, Granjeno and Havana and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78572-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Mission, TX
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78572?
- 78572 is a Mission, Texas ZIP code. Palmhurst and Palmview are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 78572 in?
- ZIP code 78572 is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78572 in?
- 78572 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78572?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78572 use area code 956.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78572?
- About 78,024 people live in ZIP code 78572, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78572?
- The median household income in 78572 is $54,298 a year, lower than 78% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78572?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78572 are 78503 (Mcallen, 5.3 miles), 78501 (Mcallen, 5.5 miles), 78573 (Mission, 5.6 miles) and 78505 (Mcallen, 6 miles).