Weslaco, TX ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Weslaco, Texas: 78596 and 78599. Together they are home to 74,972 residents in 22,336 households. That is more than the 42,229 people counted inside Weslaco city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $58,349 in 78599 to $58,411 in 78596.
Weslaco city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 42,229 |
| Households | 14,218 |
| Median household income | $59,551 |
| Median home value | $140,000 |
| Median age | 31.1 |
| Median rent | $967 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 74,972 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 22,336 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $58,349 (78599) to $58,411 (78596) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $58,384 |
| Homeowners | 66.1% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 43.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.7% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 31 routes, 27,927 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Weslaco: 78596 ($58,411)
- Most residents: 78596 (39,518 people)
- Highest homeownership: 78599 (68.8% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 78599 (49.0% of households)
- Most new movers: 78599 (8.9% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 78599 (27.9 years)
- Highest median home value: 78599 ($125,400)
Every ZIP code in Weslaco
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78596 | Weslaco | 39,518 | 12,731 | $58,411 | $104,000 | 64.0% | 38.8% | 8.5% | 18 | 18,004 | 26% of its land; mailing city |
| 78599 | Weslaco | 35,454 | 9,605 | $58,349 | $125,400 | 68.8% | 49.0% | 8.9% | 13 | 11,752 | 23% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Weslaco when at least 10% of its land lies inside Weslaco city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Weslaco. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Weslaco.
Counties
- Hidalgo County — 30 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Weslaco, TX?
- 78596 and 78599. A ZIP code is listed for Weslaco when at least 10% of its land lies inside Weslaco city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Weslaco.
- What is the population of Weslaco, TX?
- The Census Bureau counts 42,229 residents inside Weslaco city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Weslaco hold 74,972 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Weslaco, TX?
- $59,551 inside Weslaco city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $58,349 to $58,411.
- Which Weslaco ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 78596, at $58,411, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Weslaco, TX?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 31 carrier routes reaching 27,927 residential and 1,829 business mailboxes.
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