ZIP code 78596

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 78596 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Weslaco, TX. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 78596 ZIP code area.

78596 is the zip code for

Weslaco, TX

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Total population
63,844▲
Housing units
21,949▲
Land area
(sq. miles)
59.36
Density
(people per sq. mile)
1,075.54▲
Water area
(sq. miles)
0.75

Demographic data for zip code 78596

Gender:

Male
30,791▲
Female
33,053▲
Median age
Male
28.20
Female
31.30
Gender

Households:

Total households
18,076▲
Family households
15,007▲
Nonfamily households
3,069▲
Average household size
3.50▼
Average family size
3.90▼
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
21,949▲
Occupied housing units
18,076▲
Owner-occupied
13,051▲
Renter-occupied
5,025▲
Vacant housing units
3,873▲
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
5,923▲
5 to 9 years
6,056▲
10 to 14 years
5,893▲
15 to 19 years
5,625▲
20 to 24 years
4,440▲
25 to 34 years
8,198▲
35 to 44 years
7,941▲
45 to 54 years
6,719▲
55 to 59 years
2,852▲
60 to 64 years
2,501▲
65 to 74 years
3,843▲
75 to 84 years
2,793▲
85 years and over
1,060▲
Median age
29.80▲
Age

Race:

White
6,142
Hispanic or Latino
57,014
Black or African American
102
Asian
433
American Indian & Alaska Native
40
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
3
Other (One Race)
22
Two or More Races
88
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 78596

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
44,133
Civilian labor force
25,629
Employed
22,376
Unemployed
3,253
Armed Forces
46
Not in labor force
18,458
Percent Unemployed
12.7%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
21,912
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
17,707
Carpooled
2,885
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
21
Walked
356
Other means
410
Worked at home
533
Mean travel time
22.4 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
22,376
Management / business / science / arts
5,944
Service
5,998
Sales / office
4,750
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
2,994
Production / transportation / material moving
2,690
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
22,376
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
519
Construction
1,922
Manufacturing
1,074
Wholesale trade
513
Retail trade
2,655
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
918
Information
381
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
644
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
1,834
Educational services / health care / social assistance
8,421
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
1,511
Public administration
654
Other services
1,330
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
22,376
Private wage & salary workers
16,752
Government workers
4,188
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
1,396
Unpaid family workers
40
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
17,520
Less than $10,000
2,507
$10,000 to $14,999
1,895
$15,000 to $24,999
2,556
$25,000 to $34,999
2,086
$35,000 to $49,999
2,940
$50,000 to $74,999
2,463
$75,000 to $99,999
1,266
$100,000 to $149,999
1,208
$150,000 to $199,999
333
$200,000 or more
266
Median household income
$33,165
Mean household income
$45,541
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
35.6%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 78596

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
A N Rico Elementary
2202 N International Blvd		(956) 969-6815944016.6
Airport Elementary
410 N Airport Dr		(956) 969-6770778014.4
Armando Cuellar Middle School
1201 S Bridge St		(956) 969-672066612611.7
Beatriz G Garza Middle School
1111 W Sugar Came Dr		(956) 969-677599116215.4
Central Middle School
506 E 6th St		(956) 969-671095117816.2
Cleckler/heald Elementary
1601 W Sugarcane		(956) 969-6888862016.3
Dr R E Margo Elementary
1701 S Bridge St		(956) 969-68001,238116.1
Hidalgo County Boot Camp
1711 N Bridge
(Other/Alternative School)		(956) 969-490825025.0
Horizon Montessori Ii
12222 Sugarcane		(956) 969-3092000.0
Horton Disciplinary Alternative Ed
104 S Garza
(Other/Alternative School)		(956) 969-6916000.0
J J A E P
619 S International Blvd
(Other/Alternative School)		(956) 447-58801340.0
Louise Black Elementary
700 S Bridge St		(956) 969-6750443015.4
Mary Hoge Middle School
2302 N International Blvd		(956) 969-673094116916.3
Memorial Elementary
1700 S Border		(956) 969-6780901215.6
North Bridge Elementary
2001 N Bridge St		(956) 969-6810824014.6
One Stop Multiservice
615 S International
(Other/Alternative School)		(956) 969-260021018430.0
Raul A Gonzalez Jr Elementary
3801 N 5 1/2 W		(956) 969-6760780017.5
Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr Elementary
1001 W Mile 10		(956) 969-6790767015.0
Sam Houston Elementary
608 N Cantu St		(956) 969-6740635115.8
Santa Maria Daep
811 E Pike
(Other/Alternative School)		(956) 447-2332000.0
Technology Education Charter H S
116 W 5th St
(Other/Alternative School)		(956) 668-77611298612.9
Weslaco East High School
810 S Pleasantview Dr		(956) 969-69501,7801,06814.5
Weslaco H S
1005 W Pike Ave		(956) 969-67002,2991,36815.7
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Public libraries around Weslaco, TX

NameAddress
Weslaco Public Library
525 S Kansas Ave
Weslaco, TX 78596
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Universities and Colleges around 78596

NameAddressPhone
Extension Service-A & M University of Texas2401 East USHighway 83
Weslaco, TX 78596		(956) 968-5581
A & I University Citrus CenterMi 3 & Mi 7 3/4 West
Weslaco, TX 78596		(956) 968-2132
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Hospitals and Medical Centers around 78596

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Brownsville Medical Center
1040 West Jefferson Street
Brownsville, TX 78520		(956) 544-1400219
Dolly Vinsant Mem Hospital
400 East U S Highway 77
San Benito, TX 78586		(956) 399-131333
Edinburg Regional Medical Ctr
1102 West Trenton Road
Edinburg, TX 78539		(956) 388-6000163
Knapp Medical Center1401 East Eighth Street
Weslaco, TX 78596		(956) 968-8567233
Lifecare Hospital Of South Tx333 West Freddy Gonzales Drive
Edinburg, TX 78539		(956) 388-191537
Mcallen Medical Center
301 West Expressway 83
Mcallen, TX 78503		(956) 632-4000504
Mission Hospital
900 South Bryan Road
Mission, TX 78572		(956) 580-9000138
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
101 East Ridge Road
Mcallen, TX 78503		(956) 632-6000210
Rio Grande Rehabilitation Hosp
1421 Jackson
Mcallen, TX 78501		(956) 632-610520
Rio Grande State Center
1401 South Rangerville Road
Harlingen, TX 78552		(956) 425-890055
South Texas Hospital
1301 Rangerville Road
Harlingen, TX 78552		(956) 423-342035
Starr County Memorial HospitalRural Route 1
Rio Grande City, TX 78582		(956) 487-556144
Valley Baptist Medical Center
2101 Pease Street
Harlingen, TX 78550		(956) 389-1100343
Valley Regional Medical Center
100a Alton Gloor Boulevard
Brownsville, TX 78526		(956) 350-7101199
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Hotels, Motels and other accommodations around 78596

Hotel nameAddress# of RoomsLow rateHigh rate
Americas Best Value Inn Weslaco3021 E Expressway 83
Weslaco, TX 78596		204451
Texas Inn Weslaco1818 N. Texas Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596		-5556
Super 8 Motel Weslaco Tx1702 E Expressway 83
Weslaco, TX 78596		503855
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Weslaco1005 Fairfield Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596		627489
BEST WESTERN PALM AIRE MTR415 SOUTH INTERNATIONAL BLVD
Weslaco, TX 78596		19359156
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Weslaco421 S International Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596		-7189
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Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 78596

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Long John Silver's1201 W. State Hwy. 83
Weslaco, TX 78596		American, Fast Food, Salads, Sandwiches, Seafood956-968-5888
Burger King1617 N Texas Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596		Fast Food, Hamburgers956-968-3747
Ci Ci's Pizza1025 Texas Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596		Pizza956-447-2266
Golden Corral300 W Expwy 83
Weslaco, TX 78596		American, Hamburgers, Healthy, Italian, Pastries, Pizza, Sandwiches, Seafood, Steaks956-969-2565
KFC421 W Us Highway 83
Weslaco, TX 78596		Fast Food956-968-3322
Lubys Cafeteria2001 W Expressway 83
Weslaco, TX 78596		International956-968-0252
McDonald's1025 N Texas Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596		Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches956-968-6554
Peter Piper Pizza3001 E Expressway 83
Weslaco, TX 78596		Fast Food, Pizza956-968-9655
Pizza Hut623 W Us Highway 83
Weslaco, TX 78596		Italian, Pizza956-969-1444
Pizza Hut1302 N Texas Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596		Italian, Pizza956-969-1133
Red Peppers Chinese Restaurant501 N Westgate Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596		Chinese956-968-3689
Subway Sandwiches & Salads315 N Westgate Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596		Fast Food, Salads, Sandwiches956-969-0224
Wendy's1001 N Texas Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596		American, Fast Food, Hamburgers, Salads956-969-0891
Wild Olive Cafe, The2017 W Exp 83 Ste 7
Weslaco, TX 78596		American, Asian, Bar Food, Cajun, Californian, Contemporary, Eclectic, English, Fusion, Greek, Healthy, Italian, Lebanese, Mediterranean, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Organic, Spanish, Steak House, Steaks, Tapas, Thai, Vegetarian956-447-1000
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Crime Rates in Weslaco, TX

Crime rates in Mercedes, TX:

Total
890
Violent Crime
94
Murder & Manslaughter
4
Forcible Rape
1
Robbery
10
Aggravated Assault
79
Property Crime
796
Burglary
197
Larceny & Theft
513
Motor Vehicle Theft
86
Arson
3
Mercedes, TX

Crime rates in Progreso, TX:

Total
166
Violent Crime
4
Murder & Manslaughter
0
Forcible Rape
0
Robbery
2
Aggravated Assault
2
Property Crime
162
Burglary
27
Larceny & Theft
125
Motor Vehicle Theft
10
Arson
1
Progreso, TX

Crime rates in Weslaco, TX:

Total
2,180
Violent Crime
136
Murder & Manslaughter
2
Forcible Rape
15
Robbery
34
Aggravated Assault
85
Property Crime
2,044
Burglary
393
Larceny & Theft
1,452
Motor Vehicle Theft
199
Arson
4
Weslaco, TX

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