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Alton city, TX

ZIP 78573 — 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 78573

Transportation & Access
Distance to Coast
43.1 miles (69.3 km)

✈️ Airports (6)

  • MFE (Airport)9.1 miles (14.7 km)
  • REX (Airport)20.3 miles (32.7 km)
  • HRL (Airport)40.3 miles (64.8 km)
  • MAM (Airport)60.3 miles (97.0 km)
  • BRO (Airport)60.6 miles (97.5 km)
  • NQI (Airport)89.0 miles (143.2 km)

🌊 Coast (3 points)

  • Coast (43.1 miles (69.3 km))
  • Coast (47.0 miles (75.6 km))
  • Coast (65.5 miles (105.5 km))
Parks & Recreation

🌲 National Parks (2)

  • Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park55.2 miles (88.9 km)paal
  • Padre Island National Seashore78.2 miles (125.9 km)pais
Health & Safety

🏥 VA Hospitals (5)

  • McAllen Vet Center4.9 miles (7.8 km)
  • McAllen Outpatient Clinic8.2 miles (13.2 km)
  • Harlingen VA Outpatient Clinic40.0 miles (64.5 km)
  • VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System40.2 miles (64.6 km)
  • VA Health Care Center at Harlingen40.2 miles (64.7 km)

☢️ Superfund (NPL) (1)

  • DONNA RESERVOIR AND CANAL SYSTEM18.4 miles (29.5 km)

Politics & Opportunity in 78573

Voting & Opportunity
Congressional District
TX-15
2024 Presidential Vote (County) Dem / Rep
49.3% / 50.7%
Opportunity Zone
No