ZIP code 78579
Where is ZIP code 78579?
Progreso, Texas
Hidalgo County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 78579 belongs to Progreso, Texas in Hidalgo County. 78579 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Progreso post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 956. About 2,039 people live in the 78579 area, where the median household income is $19,172. The closest ZIP codes are 78570 (Mercedes, 4.6 mi northeast), 78599 (Weslaco, 5.2 mi northwest) and 78596 (Weslaco, 5.8 mi north).
| ZIP code | 78579 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Progreso |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Hidalgo County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 956 |
| Coordinates | 26.0922, -97.9533 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 785 |
Population and income in 78579
| Population | 2,039 · lower than 66% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 358 · higher than 64% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.9 years · higher than 75% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 41% / 59% |
| Median household income | $19,172 · lower than 100% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $13,200 |
| Below the poverty line | 57% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 23% of adults 25+ |
| Median rent | $948 a month |
| Housing units | 744 |
| Households | 665 (3.04 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 68% / 32% |
| Land area | 5.7 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78579. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78579
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78570 | Mercedes, TX | 4.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 78599 | Weslaco, TX | 5.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 78596 | Weslaco, TX | 5.8 mi N | Standard |
| 78592 | Santa Maria, TX | 6.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 78537 | Donna, TX | 8.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 78559 | La Feria, TX | 9.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 78516 | Alamo, TX | 12.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 78567 | Los Indios, TX | 13.3 mi E | PO Box only |
| 78593 | Santa Rosa, TX | 13.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 78552 | Harlingen, TX | 14.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 78543 | Elsa, TX | 14.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 78562 | La Villa, TX | 14.5 mi N | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78579 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78579
PO BOX 123
PROGRESO TX 78579
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78579-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78579?
- 78579 is a Progreso, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78579 in?
- ZIP code 78579 is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78579 in?
- 78579 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78579?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78579 use area code 956.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78579?
- About 2,039 people live in ZIP code 78579, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78579?
- The median household income in 78579 is $19,172 a year, lower than 100% of Texas ZIP codes.
- Can I use 78579 for a street address?
- No. 78579 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Progreso use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 78579?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78579 are 78570 (Mercedes, 4.6 miles), 78599 (Weslaco, 5.2 miles), 78596 (Weslaco, 5.8 miles) and 78592 (Santa Maria, 6.5 miles).