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ZIP code

78550

Harlingen, TX

STANDARD

78550 covers Harlingen in Cameron County, with 54,169 people in the ACS estimate.

Map of 78550, Harlingen

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ACS population

54,169

Median household income

$51,524

Median home value

$120,500

About ZIP code 78550

Type

STANDARD

City

Harlingen

County

Cameron County

Timezone

America/Chicago

Area codes

956

Land area

94.2 sq mi

Water area

0.83 sq mi

Households

22,347

Median gross rent

$863

More enterprise fields

Timezone
America/Chicago
Area Codes
956
World Region
NA
Country
US
Housing Count
21,959
Irs Estimated Households
21,320
Population Count
56,038
Irs Estimated Population
42,470

People in 78550

Race

  • White26,112
  • Black or African American613
  • American Indian or Alaska Native410
  • Asian670
  • Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander24
  • Other race8,865
  • Two or more races19,344

Hispanic or Latino (any race): 46,346

Age

  • Under 108,104
  • 10 to 198,962
  • 20 to 297,464
  • 30 to 397,057
  • 40 to 496,324
  • 50 to 595,952
  • 60 to 695,796
  • 70 to 794,068
  • 80 and older2,311

Income and housing in 78550

Poverty rate

24.3%

Median earnings

$32,065

Median household income

$51,524

Median home value

$120,500

Median gross rent

$863

Education

  • High school graduate76.6%
  • Bachelor's degree21.7%
  • Graduate degree7.5%

Places covering 78550

Cities and places

Counties

6.2% of this ZIP is outside city limits (a real overlap row, not missing data).

Population history for 78550

IRS populationACS population
58,84529,422020052023

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ZIP codes near 78550

  1. 78551Harlingen0.0 miPop 1,220 · Income —
  2. 78553Harlingen0.0 miPop 2,406 · Income —
  3. 78552Harlingen4.4 miPop 41,277 · Income $67,183
  4. 78535Combes5.2 miPop 435 · Income $30,144
  5. 78586San Benito5.2 miPop 49,103 · Income $44,158
  6. 78583Rio Hondo6.8 miPop 5,472 · Income $61,315
  7. 78559La Feria9.1 miPop 12,752 · Income $48,117
  8. 78593Santa Rosa9.6 miPop 5,030 · Income $40,194
  9. 78567Los Indios10.4 miPop 405 · Income —
  10. 78594Sebastian12.4 miPop 1,303 · Income $24,388
  11. 78575Olmito13.7 miPop 4,728 · Income $74,273
  12. 78592Santa Maria13.9 miPop 600 · Income —

ZIP code 78550 FAQ

What city is ZIP code 78550 in?
78550 is in Harlingen, TX.
What county is 78550 in?
78550 is in Cameron County.
What is the median household income in 78550?
The median household income in 78550 is $51,524.
Which ZIP codes are near 78550?
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