Harlingen, TX ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Harlingen, Texas: 78550 and 78552. Together they are home to 95,667 residents in 33,300 households. That is more than the 72,087 people counted inside Harlingen city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $49,007 in 78550 to $69,811 in 78552.
Harlingen city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 72,087 |
| Households | 26,007 |
| Median household income | $53,645 |
| Median home value | $140,600 |
| Median age | 33.4 |
| Median rent | $928 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 95,667 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 33,300 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $49,007 (78550) to $69,811 (78552) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $57,483 |
| Homeowners | 60.6% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 35.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.2% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 46 routes, 36,286 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Harlingen: 78552 ($69,811)
- Most residents: 78550 (53,335 people)
- Highest homeownership: 78552 (75.3% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 78552 (39.3% of households)
- Most new movers: 78550 (10.1% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 78552 (33.4 years)
- Highest median home value: 78552 ($169,300)
Every ZIP code in Harlingen
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78550 | Harlingen | 53,335 | 19,733 | $49,007 | $131,100 | 50.5% | 33.3% | 10.1% | 28 | 24,118 | 26% of its land; mailing city |
| 78552 | Harlingen | 42,332 | 13,567 | $69,811 | $169,300 | 75.3% | 39.3% | 8.1% | 18 | 15,277 | 29% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Harlingen when at least 10% of its land lies inside Harlingen city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Harlingen. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Harlingen.
Counties
- Cameron County — 16 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Primera — 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Harlingen, TX?
- 78550 and 78552. A ZIP code is listed for Harlingen when at least 10% of its land lies inside Harlingen city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Harlingen.
- What is the population of Harlingen, TX?
- The Census Bureau counts 72,087 residents inside Harlingen city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Harlingen hold 95,667 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Harlingen, TX?
- $53,645 inside Harlingen city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $49,007 to $69,811.
- Which Harlingen ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 78552, at $69,811, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Harlingen, TX?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 46 carrier routes reaching 36,286 residential and 3,108 business mailboxes.
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