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Mercedes city, TX

ZIP 78570 — Amenities & Local Context

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

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

Amenities & Location in 78570

Transportation & Access
Distance to Coast
18.5 miles (29.8 km)

✈️ Airports (6)

  • HRL (Airport)16.4 miles (26.5 km)
  • MFE (Airport)20.2 miles (32.5 km)
  • REX (Airport)22.7 miles (36.5 km)
  • BRO (Airport)35.5 miles (57.1 km)
  • MAM (Airport)36.9 miles (59.4 km)
  • NQI (Airport)92.3 miles (148.5 km)

🌊 Coast (3 points)

  • Coast (18.5 miles (29.8 km))
  • Coast (31.6 miles (50.9 km))
  • Coast (45.2 miles (72.7 km))
Parks & Recreation

🌲 National Parks (2)

  • Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park29.8 miles (47.9 km)paal
  • Padre Island National Seashore69.7 miles (112.2 km)pais
Health & Safety

🏥 VA Hospitals (5)

  • Harlingen VA Outpatient Clinic15.1 miles (24.3 km)
  • VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System15.2 miles (24.5 km)
  • VA Health Care Center at Harlingen15.3 miles (24.6 km)
  • McAllen Outpatient Clinic18.6 miles (30.0 km)
  • McAllen Vet Center22.7 miles (36.5 km)

☢️ Superfund (NPL) (1)

  • DONNA RESERVOIR AND CANAL SYSTEM11.6 miles (18.7 km)

Politics & Opportunity in 78570

Voting & Opportunity
Congressional District
TX-34
2024 Presidential Vote (County) Dem / Rep
49.3% / 50.7%
Opportunity Zone
Yes (23.96% of tract)