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Data Last Updated: December 1, 2024
ZIP Code 78596 in Weslaco, TX
City: The City name that the USPS assigned as primary for this ZIP Code. | Weslaco, Texas | City Alias: Other names this region can be known as. Includes town, village, community, college, business, neighborhood, postal entity, or municipality names. | Weslaco Progreso Lakes Progreso Lks | Names to Avoid: This region is known by these names, but they should be avoided when addressing mail to this location. | Ramona | County: ZIP Code 78596 is located in 1 County. | Hidalgo County | Timezone: The Time Zone(s) covered. There are 7 standard time zones which are, from west to east: Hawaii-Aleutian, Alaska, Pacific, Mountain, Central, Eastern, Atlantic. Also included in U.S. Territories are Samoa, Guam and Palau. | Central (GMT -06:00)%> | Local Time: The current local time for each timezone. If more than 1 time zone for this area, all local times will be shown. Area codes can cross timezones, so more than 1 may be shown. | 2:05:39 PM | Population: The number of people living in the 78596 ZIP Code from the U.S. Census 2020. Included are U.S. Citizens, permanent residents, temporary migrants, and undocumented individuals. The total represents people who live here, not just those present while the Census was being completed. | 37,329 [See All] | Area Code: There are 0 Area Codes assigned to this ZIP Code. | 956 | Classification: This type is assigned to ZIP Codes which primarily use street delivery to mailboxes. Standard (Non-Unique) types can include PO Boxes, but this will be the minority use. | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] | Coordinates: The latitude/longitude centroid coordinates for this area. | 26.1509, -98.0084 | Land Area: The approximate amount of land area covered by ZIP Code 78596 in square miles. | 40.199 sq mi | Quick Link: Copy the direct link to this page and use anywhere you like! | https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/78596/zip-code-78596.asp |
Download ZIP Code Database ZIP Code 78596 Demographic ProfileIncome Median Household Income $47,597 See ChartHousing Total Housing Units 15,423 MoreHealth Without Healthcare Coverage 25.43% See ChartBusiness & Economy Total Businesses 818 MoreFamilies Total Households 12,287 MoreEducation Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.19% Important ZIP Code 78596 InformationZIP Code 78596 is located in the city of Weslaco, Texas and covers 40.199 square miles of land area. It is also located within Hidalgo County. While 78596 may be known by these alias names, the USPS advises not to use them when addressing mail to this ZIP Code: Ramona. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, there are 37,329 people in 12,287 households. ZIP-Codes.com estimates that the current population is 48,891. It has a population density of 928.6 people per square mile. 78596 is classified as a "non-unique", also known as a Standard ZIP Code. Its primary purpose is for normal street, apartment, and business mailbox delivery. Carriers will deliver mail to this region through vehicles, walking routes, and other means. It may also have PO Boxes located at the USPS facility. 78596 is in the Central (GMT -06:00) timezone and does observe daylight saving time. It only has the 956 Area Code providing telephone service. The Map above shows the boundaries and what geography it covers. More Demographics are available below, including charts for population by race, population by gender, population over time, house value, income over time, and much more. Local Public, Private, and Post Secondary Schools shows which schools are nearby. 78596 is a part of the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA) and it's CBSA code is 32580. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) defines this as a Metro area. Statistical Areas are defined as either Micropolitan (at least 10,000 but less than 50,000 people) or Metropolitan (50,000+ people). See more Geography & Statistical Areas. The 78596 ZIP Code is home to 818 businesses, employing 18,171 people. That is an average of 22.2 employees per business. Annual payroll for these businesses is $638,949,000. See Other Demographics. ZIP Code 78596 DemographicsCurrent Population: This field gives the estimated household population for this ZIP Code for November, 2024. This is derived from known delivery information, household occupancy rates, household size, and more to come up with an accurate estimation for the current population.
IMPORTANT: This does not include population totals for persons in nursing homes, correctional facilities, or other institutions. This is an estimation of the household population based on US Postal Service delivery information. | 48,891 | 2020 Population: Total Population from the 2020 Census. This reflects the exact population of the geographic region at that point in time, not future estimates, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. It is intended to count all persons living within the geographic area, not just those present on the day of the census. | 37,329 | Population Density: Population density is a measurement of population per unit of land area. In this case, the number is expressed in people per square mile. | 928.6 people per square mile | Average Income: The Median Household income from the Census American Community Survey. | $47,597 |
Households: Total estimated amount of households based on Census 2020 ZCTA. | 12,287 | Average House Value: The Median house value from the Census American Community Survey. | $79,900 | Persons Per Household: Avg number of individuals per household. The avg number of individuals per household are not projected to the future, they are actual Census 2020 numbers. | 3.01 | Average Family Size: Average Family Size is calculated by dividing the number of people in a Family Household by the number of Family Households. The U.S. Census Bureau defines family households as households consisting of two or more individuals who are related by birth, marriage, or adoption. They also may include other unrelated people. Non-family households consist of people who live alone or who share their residence with unrelated individuals. The Avg Family Size only looks at the households classified as Family Households. This value from the U.S. Census ACS (American Community Survey) and is updated yearly. | 3.36 |
Population by Age & GenderMedian Age: The Median Age of all people from the 2020 Census. Median age is the middle age of the population. Half the population is older than the average age and half is younger. Median Age can relate how young or old a geographic region is compared to others. 35.6 Male Median Age: The Median Age of all Males from the 2020 Census for this geographic area. The Male Median Age is the actual average from the 2020 Census. Median Age is the average age of the population. Half of the population is older and the other half is younger. This is self-reported by individuals when asked about their sex at birth. 33.4 Female Median Age: The Median Age of all Females from the 2020 Census for this geographic area. The Female Median Age is the actual average from the 2020 Census. Median Age is the average age of the population. Half of the population is older and the other half is younger. This is self-reported by individuals when asked about their sex at birth. 37.6 Line Chart showing the population by Age Group and Gender. One line shows the Total number of people for ZIP 78596 in that age group, another line shows the number of Males for that age group, and the last line shows the number of Females for the given age group. A table also provides the same information below. Load ChartSource: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) DHC Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
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Male | 1126 | 1460 | 1498 | 1542 | 1316 | 1195 | 1041 | 1027 | 950 | 985 | 917 | 909 | 825 | 815 | 819 | 572 | 393 | 365 | Female | 1264 | 1402 | 1449 | 1401 | 1365 | 1206 | 1179 | 1095 | 1050 | 1110 | 1078 | 1006 | 1063 | 1027 | 1016 | 748 | 523 | 592 | Total | 2390 | 2862 | 2947 | 2943 | 2681 | 2401 | 2220 | 2122 | 2000 | 2095 | 1995 | 1915 | 1888 | 1842 | 1835 | 1320 | 916 | 957 |
Average Income per HouseholdBar Chart showing Average Income per Household and comparing it to the city of Weslaco, Hidalgo County, the State of Texas, and the United States National Average. Load ChartSource: U.S. Census 2016-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS Income Estimate Over TimeLine Chart showing Median Income Estimates from 2011 until 2021 for Median Household Income, Median Family Income, Median Nonfamily Income, Median Male Income, and Median Female Income for the 78596 ZIP Code. A table also provides the same information below. Load ChartSource: U.S. Census 2011-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS Income Type | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
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Median Household Income | $33,165 | $34,969 | $34,297 | $34,836 | $33,034 | $33,962 | $34,339 | $40,039 | $41,978 | $45,881 | $47,597 | Median Family Income | $35,180 | $37,219 | $36,001 | $38,204 | $37,582 | $39,632 | $40,977 | $46,338 | $48,758 | $51,503 | $56,551 | Median NonFamily Income | $18,564 | $15,904 | $15,761 | $16,311 | $15,766 | $15,730 | $16,741 | $19,541 | $19,579 | $21,756 | $20,631 | Median Male Income | $27,774 | $27,400 | $29,212 | $30,974 | $30,625 | $32,076 | $33,816 | $35,382 | $37,021 | $40,514 | $44,047 | Median Female Income | $24,996 | $26,348 | $26,465 | $27,190 | $27,997 | $29,983 | $28,726 | $30,198 | $28,802 | $29,619 | $34,958 |
Average House ValueBar Chart showing Average House Value for the 78596 ZIP Code and comparing it to the city of Weslaco, Hidalgo County, the State of Texas, and the United States National Average. Load ChartSource: U.S. Census 2016-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS Population Estimate Over TimeLine Chart showing Population Estimates from 2011 until 2021 for ZIP Code 78596 with Decennial U.S. Census lines for 2010 and 2020 actual populace. A table also provides the same information. Load ChartSource: U.S. Census 2011-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
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Population Estimate | -- | 63,292 | 64,987 | 66,125 | 65,875 | 65,919 | 65,499 | 65,013 | 65,885 | 67,269 | 68,984 | 36,852 | Decennial Census | 63,844%> | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 37,329 | -- |
Other Demographics# Residential Mailboxes: The number of active residential delivery mailboxes and centralized units. This excludes PO Boxes and all other contract box types. | 16,243 | # Business Mailboxes: The number of active business delivery mailboxes and centralized units. This excludes PO Boxes and all other contract box types. | 1,297 | Total Delivery Receptacles: The total number of delivery receptacles. This includes curb side mailboxes, centralized units, PO Boxes, NDCBU, and contract boxes. This for Residential and Business combined. | 17,651 | Single Family Delivery Units: Total of single family mail delivery receptacles; generally analogous to homes. | 11,091 | Multi Family Delivery Units: Total of multifamily mail delivery receptacles; generally analogous to apartments. | 2,091 |
# of Businesses: The total number of Business Establishments. Taken from Business Census 2022. | 818 | 1st Quarter Payroll: The total payroll for the first quarter. Taken from Business Census 2022. | $145,384,000 | Annual Payroll: The total annual payroll. Taken from Business Census 2022. | $638,949,000 | # of Employees: The total number of employees. Taken from Business Census 2022. | 18,171 |
78596 ZIP Code Geography & Statistical AreasCBSA Name: Name of the Core Based Statistical Area .
A Core Based Statistical Area is the official term for a functional region based around an urban center of at least 10,000 people, based on standards published by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in 2000. These standards are used to replace the definitions of metropolitan areas that were defined in 1990.
A CBSA is broken into two sub categories, Metro and Micro, and are detailed in the CBSA Type Field. These are defined by their population densities. To be considered a Micro area, population must be between 10,000 and 50,000. To be considered a Metro area, population must exceed 50,000. | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | CBSA Number: Core Based Statistical Area (replaces old MSA's).
A Core Based Statistical Area is the official term for a functional region based around an urban center of at least 10,000 people, based on standards published by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in 2000. | 32580 | CBSA Type: Indication of whether a CBSA is Metro (over 50,000 people) or Micro (10,000 - 50,000 people). | Metro | CBSA Division: Name of the Core Based Statistical Area Division.
A metropolitan statistical area containing an urbanized region of at least 2.5 million people can be subdivided into two or more 'metropolitan divisions', provided specified criteria are met. Metropolitan divisions are conceptually similar the primary metropolitan statistical areas (PMSAs) defined under previous standards.
This field gives the sub-divided region name | -- | CBSA Population: The estimated number of people for the selected CBSA. Source: Table DP-1: Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010. 2010 Census Summary File 1. | 774,769 | MSA: Metropolitan Statistical Area Description Name. MSA's were replaced by CBSA's in the 90's. We keep the old MSA's in our data because some of our older customers have mapped their data by this information. | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSA | Land Area: The approximate amount of land area covered by this ZIP Code in Square Miles. | 40.199 sq mi | Water Area: The approximate amount of water area covered by this ZIP Code in Square Miles. | 0.621 sq mi |
Congressional District: The 118th Congressional District comes from the Census for congressional districts of the 118th Congress. This field shows which districts the ZIP Code belongs to. | 34 | Congressional Land Area: This field provides the approximate land area covered by the Congressional District for which the ZIP Code belongs to. | 8190.32 sq mi | PMSA: Primary Metropolitan Statistical Area. This is the region that the Census Bureau designates as the 'primary' region within a given MSA. | -- | Intro Date: The date this ZIP Code was introduced by the USPS into service. It is in the form of YYYY-MM. In cases where the actual date is unknown, it will be preceded by a < to indicate 'Before this date'. | < 2004-10 | Place FIPS Code: FIPS codes, or Federal Information Processing Standards, are numeric codes that uniquely identify geographic areas. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) assigns FIPS codes. The number of digits in a FIPS code varies depending on the level of geography. This is the 7 digit FIPS Code for the Place that this record covers (if known). | 4877272 | Place FIPS: FIPS codes, or Federal Information Processing Standards, are numeric codes that uniquely identify geographic areas. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) assigns FIPS codes. The number of digits in a FIPS code varies depending on the level of geography. This is the name of the FIPS for the Place that this record covers (if known). | Weslaco city; Texas |
Adjacent & Nearby 78596 ZIP Codes- 78537: Donna, TX
- 78599: Weslaco, TX
- 78579: PO BOX
- 78570: Mercedes, TX
- 78516: Alamo, TX
- 78589: San Juan, TX
- 78543: PO BOX
- 78558: PO BOX
- 78559: La Feria, TX
- 78592: PO BOX
- 78577: Pharr, TX
- 78562: PO BOX
- 78502: PO BOX
- 78593: Santa Rosa, TX
- 78539: Edinburg, TX
- 78505: PO BOX
- 78538: Edcouch, TX
- 78501: Mcallen, TX
- 78557: Hidalgo, TX
- 78540: PO BOX
Next: 7859778595: PreviousSchools in ZIP Code 78596ZIP Code 78596 is part of 5 school districts, including: (Grades thru ), Santa Maria Independent School District (Grades PK thru 12), Weslaco Independent School District (Grades PK thru 12), (Grades thru ) and (Grades thru ). There are 26 public schools and 2 private schools with a mailing address in the 78596 ZIP Code. ZIP Code 78596 also has 6 universities, colleges or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to. Horizon Montessori II 1223 Sugarcane Dr Weslaco, TX 78596
Horizon H S Weslaco 1223 Sugar Cane Dr Weslaco, TX 78596
Santa Maria Daep 811 E Pike Weslaco, TX 78596 District: Santa Maria Independent School District
Central Middle 506 E 6th St Weslaco, TX 78596 District: Weslaco Independent School District
Sam Houston El 608 N Cantu Weslaco, TX 78596 District: Weslaco Independent School District
Raul A Gonzalez Jr El 3801 N 5 1/2 W Weslaco, TX 78596 District: Weslaco Independent School District
Weslaco H S 1005 W Pike Ave Weslaco, TX 78596 District: Weslaco Independent School District
Dr R E Margo El 1701 S Bridge Ave Weslaco, TX 78596 District: Weslaco Independent School District
Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr El 1001 W Mile 10 Weslaco, TX 78596 District: Weslaco Independent School District
Airport El 410 N Airport Dr Weslaco, TX 78596 District: Weslaco Independent School District
Memorial El 1700 S Border Weslaco, TX 78596 District: Weslaco Independent School District
A N Rico El 2202 N International Blvd Weslaco, TX 78596 District: Weslaco Independent School District
Cleckler/Heald El 1601 W Sugarcane Weslaco, TX 78596 District: Weslaco Independent School District
Hidalgo County Boot Camp 1711 N Bridge Weslaco, TX 78596 District: Weslaco Independent School District
Weslaco East H S 810 S Pleasantview Dr Weslaco, TX 78596 District: Weslaco Independent School District
Mary Hoge Middle 2302 N International Blvd Weslaco, TX 78596 District: Weslaco Independent School District
Beatriz G Garza Middle 1111 W Sugar Cane Dr Weslaco, TX 78596 District: Weslaco Independent School District
Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program 104 S Garza Weslaco, TX 78596 District: Weslaco Independent School District
Pfc Mario Ybarra El 1800 E Mile 10 N Weslaco, TX 78596 District: Weslaco Independent School District
Weslaco 21st Century Cte Early College H S 700 S Bridge Weslaco, TX 78596 District: Weslaco Independent School District
21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy 400 S Oklahoma Ave Weslaco, TX 78596 District: Weslaco Independent School District
Armando Cuellar Middle 1201 S Bridge St Weslaco, TX 78596 District: Weslaco Independent School District
North Bridge El 2001 N Bridge St Weslaco, TX 78596 District: Weslaco Independent School District
Premier H S Of Weslaco 2419 N Vo Tech Dr Weslaco, TX 78596
Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory 1000 E Pike Blvd Weslaco, TX 78596
Idea Weslaco Pike Academy 1000 E Pike Blvd Weslaco, TX 78596
San Martin De Porres Catholic School 905 N Texas Blvd Weslaco, TX 78596 District: Private School
Mid Valley Christian School 417 S Westgate Dr Weslaco, TX 78596 District: Private School
Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 78596Valley Grande Institute For Academic Studies 345 S. Texas Blvd. Weslaco, TX 78596 Type: Post Secondary South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-Weslaco 1600 North Westgate Drive, Suite 400 Weslaco, TX 78599 Type: Post Secondary Advanced Barber College And Hair Design 2818 S International Weslaco, TX 78596 Type: Post Secondary Rio Grande Valley College 5419 North Cage Boulevard Pharr, TX 78577-2106 Type: Post Secondary Southern Careers Institute-Pharr 1500 N. Jackson Rd Pharr, TX 78577 Type: Post Secondary Mci 304 South Colonel Rowe Boulevard Mcallen, TX 78501-2702 Type: Post Secondary
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