Zip Code 78596 — Weslaco, TX
78596 is a ZIP Code associated with Weslaco, TX, located within Hidalgo. The postal region supports an estimated population of 39,518 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 380.4 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026
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| Data Metric | Local Statistic |
|---|
| Postal / Zip Code | 78596 |
| Primary City | Weslaco |
| State / Province | TX |
| County | Hidalgo |
| Total Population | 39,518 |
| Median Household Income | Data Pending |
| Total Housing Units | Data Pending |
| Population Density | 380.4 people/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
How 78596 Compares
| Metric | ZIP 78596 | Hidalgo County | TX State Average |
|---|
| Population | 39,518 | 891,915 | 30,188,035 |
| Median Income | Data Pending | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 380.4 /sq mi | -- | -- |
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