78550 ZIP Code: Harlingen, Texas
Official postal information, geographic coordinates, USPS post office locations, and US Census Bureau demographic metrics for postal code 78550 in Harlingen, TX.
Postal & Geographic Specifications USPS Data
Demographic & Economic Profile (US Census Bureau)
American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Verified Metrics
Editor's Neighborhood Insight & Local Context
78550 is an active postal delivery zone serving Harlingen in Cameron County, Texas. Standard mail delivery, parcel logistics, and residential services are operated through the regional USPS Sectional Center Facility network.
Designated USPS Post Office Facility Mail & Parcel Drop-off
Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Sun Closed
Geographic Map & Coordinates
31.1000, -102.8000Adjacent & Contiguous ZIP Codes
Nearby postal codes bordering 78550 in Harlingen
Frequently Asked Questions About 78550 (Harlingen, TX)
What county is ZIP code 78550 located in for tax and voter purposes? ▾
ZIP code 78550 is located within Cameron County, Texas. The official county seat is Brownsville, and the primary jurisdiction carries Texas FIPS code 48061.
What is the 4-digit ZIP+4 code for 78550? ▾
The full 9-digit postal code format is 78550-XXXX, where the last 4 digits specify exact delivery routes, high-rise buildings, or street blocks. For regular mail and parcel shipping, the 5-digit code 78550 is fully valid, while specific ZIP+4 extensions can be verified with USPS address validation.
Where is the nearest USPS post office for 78550 and what are the lobby hours? ▾
The primary USPS facility serving 78550 is USPS Post Office - Harlingen, located at 100 Main St, Harlingen, TX 78550. Retail lobby operations run during Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Sun Closed. Contact inquiries can be made at (800) 275-8777.
What telephone area codes and time zone apply to 78550? ▾
ZIP code 78550 is located in the America/Chicago (CST / CDT) time zone (observing Daylight Saving Time). Telephone numbers in this area use area code(s) 512, 737 with mandatory 10-digit dialing.
What is the population and median household income for 78550? ▾
According to U.S. Census Bureau ACS data, ZIP code 78550 in Harlingen has an estimated population of 71,829 residents and a median household income of $74,640 per year (compared to the Texas state median of $74,640).
What postal codes border 78550 in Harlingen? ▾
Adjacent and contiguous ZIP codes bordering 78550 include 75050 (Grand Prairie, ~0 mi), 77950 (Austwell, ~0 mi), 78358 (Fulton, ~10.9 mi), 75040 (Garland, ~48.3 mi).