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Harlingen city, TX

ZIP 78550 — Amenities & Local Context

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Airports, parks, hospitals, nearby places, and local civic context

Amenities & Location in 78550

Transportation & Access
Distance to Coast
5.4 miles (8.6 km)

✈️ Airports (6)

  • HRL (Airport)2.0 miles (3.3 km)
  • BRO (Airport)28.4 miles (45.7 km)
  • MAM (Airport)34.7 miles (55.8 km)
  • MFE (Airport)35.8 miles (57.6 km)
  • REX (Airport)38.8 miles (62.4 km)
  • NQI (Airport)86.9 miles (139.9 km)

🌊 Coast (5 points)

  • Coast (5.4 miles (8.6 km))
  • Coast (5.4 miles (8.7 km))
  • Coast (5.5 miles (8.9 km))
  • Coast (18.1 miles (29.2 km))
  • Coast (69.9 miles (112.5 km))
Parks & Recreation

🌲 National Parks (2)

  • Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park20.4 miles (32.9 km)paal
  • Padre Island National Seashore58.4 miles (93.9 km)pais
Health & Safety

🏥 VA Hospitals (5)

  • VA Health Care Center at Harlingen5.8 miles (9.3 km)
  • Harlingen VA Outpatient Clinic5.8 miles (9.3 km)
  • VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System6.0 miles (9.6 km)
  • McAllen Outpatient Clinic33.8 miles (54.4 km)
  • McAllen Vet Center37.6 miles (60.5 km)

Politics & Opportunity in 78550

Voting & Opportunity
Congressional District
TX-34
2024 Presidential Vote (County) Dem / Rep
47.7% / 52.3%
Opportunity Zone
Yes (2.14% of tract)