McAllen, TX ZIP Codes
5 ZIP codes serve McAllen, Texas: 78504, 78501, 78573, 78503 and 78557. Together they are home to 203,957 residents in 65,307 households. That is more than the 145,385 people counted inside McAllen city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $48,071 in 78501 to $81,905 in 78504.
McAllen city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 145,385 |
| Households | 48,905 |
| Median household income | $61,579 |
| Median home value | $190,400 |
| Median age | 33.5 |
| Median rent | $1,049 |
All 5 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 203,957 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 65,307 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $48,071 (78501) to $81,905 (78504) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $60,888 |
| Homeowners | 61.9% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 41.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.0% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 103 routes, 74,436 homes (5 of 5 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in McAllen: 78504 ($81,905)
- Most residents: 78504 (63,094 people)
- Highest homeownership: 78557 (80.2% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 78557 (50.4% of households)
- Most new movers: 78501 (13.8% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 78573 (28.8 years)
- Highest median home value: 78504 ($218,900)
Every ZIP code in McAllen
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78504 | Mcallen | 63,094 | 19,697 | $81,905 | $218,900 | 69.9% | 42.7% | 8.8% | 33 | 24,048 | 89% of its land; mailing city |
| 78501 | Mcallen | 58,935 | 21,734 | $48,071 | $161,000 | 49.3% | 33.7% | 13.8% | 36 | 29,047 | 100% of its land; mailing city |
| 78573 | Mission | 44,809 | 12,720 | $55,000 | $163,600 | 66.0% | 50.2% | 12.3% | 16 | 15,247 | 11% of its land |
| 78503 | Mcallen | 22,621 | 7,247 | $53,322 | $150,900 | 61.1% | 42.6% | 9.3% | 15 | 10,446 | 92% of its land; mailing city |
| 78557 | Hidalgo | 14,498 | 3,909 | $59,441 | $163,600 | 80.2% | 50.4% | 7.2% | 3 | 4,560 | 22% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for McAllen when at least 10% of its land lies inside McAllen city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is McAllen. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside McAllen.
Counties
- Hidalgo County — 30 ZIP codes
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Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in McAllen — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in McAllen — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in McAllen — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in McAllen — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in McAllen — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in McAllen — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in McAllen — 5 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in McAllen — 5 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in McAllen, TX?
- 78504, 78501, 78573, 78503 and 78557. A ZIP code is listed for McAllen when at least 10% of its land lies inside McAllen city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is McAllen.
- What is the population of McAllen, TX?
- The Census Bureau counts 145,385 residents inside McAllen city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 5 ZIP codes that serve McAllen hold 203,957 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in McAllen, TX?
- $61,579 inside McAllen city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $48,071 to $81,905.
- Which McAllen ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 78504, at $81,905, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of McAllen ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in McAllen, TX?
- For the 5 of 5 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 103 carrier routes reaching 74,436 residential and 9,073 business mailboxes.
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