Zip Code 78504
Mcallen, Texas — Hidalgo County
📍 ZIP code 78504 is in Mcallen, Hidalgo County, Texas.
ZIP code 78504 is located in Mcallen, Hidalgo County, Texas. It is a zip code in the Central (CST/CDT) Time Zone with an estimated population of 61,816. The area code for ZIP code 78504 is 979.
Quick Answer
Zip code 78504 is in Mcallen, Texas (Hidalgo County). It has a population of 61,816, median household income of $77,627, and median home value of $203,900.
Population
61,816
Income
$77,627
Home Value
$203,900
Climate
97°F / 49°F
About Zip Code 78504
Zip code 78504 is located in Mcallen, Texas, within Hidalgo County. Home to approximately 61,816 residents, this area sits at an elevation of 111 ft and falls within the Central (CST/CDT) timezone. The local area code is 979.
The median household income is $77,627 per year, which is above the national median of $70,784. Homes in this zip code have a median value of $203,900, and the cost of living index is 77 (23% below the national average of 100).
Summers average a high of 97°F while winters drop to 49°F. The area receives about 24 in of rain annually. The zip code covers 17.7 square miles of land area.
Key Statistics
61,816
$77,627
$203,900
Central (CST/CDT)
979
111 ft
17.7 sq mi
32.5
21,417
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Compare With Nearby Zip Codes
| Metric | 78504 | 78539 | 78501 | 78503 | 78589 | 78577 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | Mcallen, TX | Edinburg, TX | Mcallen, TX | Mcallen, TX | San Juan, TX | Mcallen, TX |
| Population | 61,816 | 38,162 | 59,095 | 22,566 | 39,958 | 79,903 |
| Median Income | $77,627 | $64,864 | $49,451 | $48,765 | $51,662 | $49,768 |
| Home Value | $203,900 | $198,300 | $149,000 | $130,100 | $112,400 | $111,500 |
| Cost of Living | 77 | 71 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Median Age | 32.5 | 34.8 | 36.8 | 32.1 | 29.9 | 29.5 |
Cost of Living
100 = National Average. Mcallen's cost of living is 23% below the national average.
vs. State Avg
Below
Affordability
Very Affordable
Income-to-Home
2.6x
Demographics
Zip code 78504 has a population of 61,816 people with a median age of 32.5. There are 21,417 housing units in this area.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Population History
Mcallen (78504) population trend from 2010 to 2024
↓ -44.2%Source: U.S. Census Bureau estimates and American Community Survey data.
Climate & Weather
97°F
49°F
24 in
0 in
Mcallen experiences hot summers with average highs around 97°F. Winters are mild with lows averaging 49°F. The area receives virtually no snowfall.
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Housing & Economy
Median Home Value
$203,900
Median Household Income
$77,627
With 21,417 housing units across 17.7 square miles, 78504 has a housing density of 1,210 units per square mile. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x.
Location & Geography
Latitude
26.2720°
Longitude
-98.2366°
Land Area
17.7 sq mi
Water Area
0 sq mi
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The five U.S. ZIP codes whose median household income is closest to 78504's $77,627. A way to compare Mcallen to economically similar communities elsewhere in the country.
Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.
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What zip code is Mcallen, Texas?
Mcallen, Texas uses zip code 78504 along with 3 other zip codes.
What county is zip code 78504 in?
Zip code 78504 is located in Hidalgo County, Texas.
What is the population of zip code 78504?
The population of zip code 78504 is 61,816 with a median age of 32.5.
Is 78504 in Mcallen, Texas?
Yes, zip code 78504 is in Mcallen, Hidalgo County, Texas. The area code is 979.
Frequently Asked Questions
What city is zip code 78504 in?
Zip code 78504 is in Mcallen, Texas. It is part of Hidalgo County and uses the Central (CST/CDT) timezone.
What is zip code 78504?
Zip code 78504 is a U.S. postal code in Mcallen, Texas (Hidalgo County). It has a population of 61,816 and covers 17.7 square miles.
What is the population of zip code 78504?
The population of zip code 78504 (Mcallen, TX) is 61,816 with a median age of 32.5. There are approximately 21,417 housing units in this area.
What is the median income in zip code 78504?
The median household income in zip code 78504 (Mcallen, TX) is $77,627 per year. The cost of living index is 77 (100 = national average).
What is the average home price in zip code 78504?
The median home value in zip code 78504 (Mcallen, TX) is $203,900. The cost of living index is 77 compared to the national average of 100.
What county is zip code 78504 in?
Zip code 78504 is located in Hidalgo County, Texas. The primary city is Mcallen.
What is the area code for zip code 78504?
Zip code 78504 in Mcallen, TX uses area code 979. It is located in the Central (CST/CDT) timezone.
Is zip code 78504 a good place to live?
Zip code 78504 (Mcallen, TX) has a cost of living index of 77 (100 = national average), a median household income of $77,627, and median home values of $203,900. The median age is 32.5. Visit the full page for demographics, climate, and nearby zip code comparisons.
What is the cost of living in zip code 78504?
The cost of living index for zip code 78504 (Mcallen, TX) is 77, where 100 represents the national average. This area is below the national average. Median home value: $203,900.
What schools serve zip code 78504?
Zip code 78504 in Mcallen, Texas is served by the local school district of Hidalgo County. For specific school information, check your state's department of education or GreatSchools.org.
All demographic data on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. ZIP code boundary and delivery data is sourced from the United States Postal Service (USPS). Data is updated periodically and may not reflect the most current figures. Census Bureau ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) may differ slightly from USPS ZIP code boundaries.
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- U.S. Geological Survey National Elevation Dataset (NED), via the USGS Elevation Point Query Service. Mapped to each ZCTA centroid coordinates. Last refreshed 2026-05-19.
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