ZIP code 78597
Where is ZIP code 78597?
South Padre Island, Texas
Cameron County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78597 belongs to South Padre Island, Texas in Cameron County. 78597 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 2,935 people live in the 78597 area, where the median household income is $68,421. The closest ZIP codes are 78578 (Port Isabel, 14.8 mi southwest), 78566 (Los Fresnos, 15.9 mi southwest) and 78568 (Lozano, 21.9 mi west).
| ZIP code | 78597 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | South Padre Island |
| Also accepted | S Padre Isle |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Cameron County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 956 |
| Coordinates | 26.2393, -97.1936 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 785 |
Population and income in 78597
| Population | 2,935 · lower than 61% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 332 · higher than 63% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 61 years · higher than 96% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $68,421 · lower than 53% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $76,832 |
| Below the poverty line | 16% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 54% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $527,200 · higher than 94% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,521 a month |
| Housing units | 5,603 |
| Households | 1,642 (1.77 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 71% / 29% |
| Land area | 8.84 sq mi (plus 124.47 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78597. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78597
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78578 | Port Isabel, TX | 14.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 78566 | Los Fresnos, TX | 15.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 78568 | Lozano, TX | 21.9 mi W | PO Box only |
| 78583 | Rio Hondo, TX | 22.2 mi W | Standard |
| 78526 | Brownsville, TX | 25.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 78598 | Port Mansfield, TX | 26.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 78575 | Olmito, TX | 26.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 78523 | Brownsville, TX | 27 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 78521 | Brownsville, TX | 27.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 78586 | San Benito, TX | 28.9 mi W | Standard |
| 78520 | Brownsville, TX | 29.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 78522 | Brownsville, TX | 30 mi SW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78597 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78597
123 MAIN ST
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND TX 78597
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts S PADRE ISLE as the city name for 78597. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78597-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78597?
- 78597 is a South Padre Island, Texas ZIP code. S Padre Isle is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 78597 in?
- ZIP code 78597 is in Cameron County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78597 in?
- 78597 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78597?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78597 use area code 956.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78597?
- About 2,935 people live in ZIP code 78597, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78597?
- The median household income in 78597 is $68,421 a year, lower than 53% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78597?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78597 are 78578 (Port Isabel, 14.8 miles), 78566 (Los Fresnos, 15.9 miles), 78568 (Lozano, 21.9 miles) and 78583 (Rio Hondo, 22.2 miles).