| ZIP Code | 78596 |
| ZIP Code Name | Weslaco |
| Primary County | Hidalgo County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 36,852 |
| Area Code(s) | 956 |
| Current Time | CDT |
78596 is a United States ZIP Code located in Weslaco Texas. Portions of 78596 are also in Progreso and Llano Grande and Midway South and Progreso Lakes. 78596 is entirely within Hidalgo County. 78596 is within the Brownsville Area.
78596 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Texas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 78596 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 78596 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78596 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78596 is 7.4%.
| Population | 36,852 |
| Population Growth Rate | -43.32% |
| Population Density | 1,086 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 17,741 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $47,597 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $43,420 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (August 2023) | 7.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 57.08% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 98.43% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,722 | 41.76% |
| Black | 395 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 32,427 | 57.08% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 211 | 0.37% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 230 | 1.24% |
| Black | 24 | 0.13% |
| Hispanic | 18,210 | 98.45% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.04% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,705 | 7.53% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,233 | 14.29% |
| High School Diploma | 7,536 | 33.3% |
| No High School Diploma | 756 | 3.34% |
| GED or Alternate | 2,002 | 8.85% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,051 | 17.9% |
| Associates Degree | 1,887 | 8.34% |
| Masters Degree | 1,108 | 4.9% |
| Professional Degree | 202 | 0.89% |
| Doctorate Degree | 147 | 0.65% |
| Coordinates | 26.11427307,-97.98365021 |
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| Region | Brownsville Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 34 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9b: 25F to 30F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | December 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | January 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 34e - Lower Rio Grande Valley | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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