78596 ZIP Code – Weslaco, Texas
ZIP Code 78596 is located in Weslaco, Texas and has a population of approximately 36,545 residents. The median household income is $53,097.
This ZIP code is part of Hidalgo County. Nearby ZIP codes include 78579, 78537, 78570.
ZIP Code 78596 Data
Population
36,545
Median Household Income
$53,097
Median Home Value
$88,200
Median Rent
$883
Median Age
31.5
Unemployment Rate
5.9%
Poverty Rate
24.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.0%
County
Hidalgo County
State
Texas
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ZIP 78596 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78596 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 36k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $53k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $88k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $883 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 31.5 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 24.7% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.0% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78579 – Progreso
- 78537 – Donna
- 78570 – Mercedes
- 78599 – Weslaco
- 78516 – Alamo
- 78592 – Santa Maria
- 78589 – San Juan
- 78559 – La Feria
- 78577 – Pharr
- 78558 – La Blanca
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78579 | PROGRESO | 3,063 | $27,941 |
| 78537 | DONNA | 51,034 | $35,214 |
| 78570 | MERCEDES | 35,043 | $38,396 |
| 78599 | WESLACO | 35,999 | $56,566 |
| 78516 | ALAMO | 34,469 | $50,282 |