City
ZIP codes in Mcallen, Texas
Mcallen is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, with a population of 142,210, about 0.5% of the state's residents, at roughly 2,280 people per square mile. It has 5 ZIP codes, uses area code 956 and follows Central Time.
Mcallen at a glance · Data updated
- 142,210
- Residents
- 5
- ZIP codes
- 48,905
- Households
- $61,579
- Median household income
- 33.5
- Median age
- 62
- Square miles
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Mcallen compared with Texas
All 5 ZIP codes in Mcallen
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| Standard | 60,817 | $48,071 | 36 | |
| PO Box | — | — | — | |
| Standard | 23,604 | $53,322 | 32.3 | |
| Standard | 56,830 | $81,905 | 32.5 | |
| PO Box | — | — | — |
How Mcallen ranks
What stands out about Mcallen: household incomes well below the state median.
- Population: 142,210 — 22nd of 53 cities in Texas.
- Median household income: $61,579 — 40th of 53 cities in Texas.
- Median age: 33.5 — 36th of 53 cities in Texas.
- Share of adults with a bachelor's degree: 32.5% — 27th of 53 cities in Texas.
- Population density: 2,280/sq mi — 31st of 53 cities in Texas.
Inside Mcallen's ZIP codes
Of the 5 ZIP codes tied to Mcallen, 3 (60%) are standard delivery areas that cover real neighborhoods; the rest are 2 PO Box codes that serve mailboxes or single large recipients rather than residents.
Residents are spread across 3 populated ZIP codes. The largest, 78501, holds 60,817 people (43% of the city's ZIP-level population), and the three largest together hold 100%. That is a fairly concentrated layout.
Compared with similar Texas cities
| City | Population | Median income | Median age | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena → | 151,950 | $64,927 | 33 | 8 |
| Mesquite → | 150,108 | $72,537 | 32.9 | 5 |
| Mcallen | 142,210 | $61,579 | 33.5 | 5 |
| Denton → | 139,869 | $76,019 | 31.4 | 10 |
| Waco → | 138,486 | $54,365 | 29.7 | 16 |
| Carrollton → | 133,434 | $101,396 | 39.2 | 4 |
| Midland → | 132,524 | $89,585 | 31.5 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP codes in Mcallen
How many ZIP codes does Mcallen have?+
Mcallen has 5 ZIP codes: 3 standard, 2 PO Box and 0 unique-organization. Only standard ZIP codes cover residential areas; 3 of them have residents according to the Census.
Which ZIP code in Mcallen has the most people?+
78501 is the most populated, with 60,817 residents and a median household income of $48,071.
What is the median household income in Mcallen?+
$61,579, which is 23% below the Texas median.
How big is Mcallen compared with other Texas cities?+
Mcallen is the 22nd largest of the 53 Texas cities we cover, with 142,210 residents.
What time zone and area codes does Mcallen use?+
Mcallen is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 956.