Zip Code 78501 — Mcallen, TX

ZIP Code 78501 is associated with Mcallen, TX, in Hidalgo County. The listed population estimate is 58,935; estimated density is 1,464.3 people per square mile. Among records with population estimates, it ranks #6 of 28 in Hidalgo County and #82 of 1,924 in TX.
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Data MetricLocal Statistic
Postal / Zip Code78501
Primary CityMcallen
State / ProvinceTX
CountyHidalgo
Total Population58,935
Population Density1,464.3 people/sq mi
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago

How 78501 Compares

MetricZIP 78501Hidalgo County recordsTX records
Population estimate58,935891,915 (sum)30,188,035 (sum)
Population Density1,464.3 /sq mi----
County population rank#6 of 28----
State population rank#82 of 1,924----

Regional sums combine the population estimates in the listed ZIP records; they are not official county or state population totals.

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