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McAllen · Zip code

78501 zip code

About 59,095 residents in McAllen, Texas, over 15.5 square miles.

Residents

59,095

Median age 36.8

Median household income

$49,451

18% below McAllen

Median home value

$149,000

14% below McAllen

Median rent

$943/mo

7% below McAllen

Homeownership

50%

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78501 vs McAllen and the US
  • 78501$49,451
  • McAllen$60,165
  • United States$78,538

Median household income

Local places in 78501

Furniture store

Niu Urban Living

Furniture store · 1318 N 10th St

Niu Urban Living is a North 10th Street furniture retailer with living-room, dining, bedroom, office and outdoor collections. It also offers design consultations; confirm current showroom hours because its website…

Barbecue restaurant

Black Diamond BBQ

Barbecue restaurant · 104 N Bicentennial Blvd

Black Diamond BBQ's McAllen restaurant serves smoked brisket, ribs, pulled pork, chicken, turkey and sausage. This Bicentennial Boulevard location is distinct from the operator's other Rio Grande Valley restaurant.

Mexican restaurant

Don Pepe's Mexican Restaurant And Cantina

Mexican restaurant · 306 N McColl Rd

Don Pepe's is a family-owned Mexican restaurant and cantina on McColl Road. Its published menu spans breakfast, chile poblano dishes and seafood, making it a sit-down option beyond a quick taco stop.

Seafood restaurant

El Terco Seafood

Seafood restaurant · 1001 S 10th St Ste L

El Terco Seafood serves Mexican-style seafood on South 10th Street. The operator's menu features seafood cocktails, tacos, tostadas and whole-fish dishes; check its current menu before choosing an order.

Bakery

Monarca Cakery

Bakery · 308 N 29th St Unit 20

Monarca Cakery creates custom celebration and wedding cakes and teaches cake-decorating workshops. Its North 29th Street studio publishes an inquiry form for cake quotations and workshop arrangements rather than a…

Restaurant

The Patio on Guerra

Restaurant · 116 S 17th St

The Patio on Guerra occupies a downtown McAllen dining venue on South 17th Street. Its operator publishes a dinner menu, venue gallery and private-room information for visitors planning a meal or celebration.

Hair salon

Beauty Con Amor

Hair salon · 1311 N Main St

Beauty Con Amor is a Main Street hair salon with a published team and service gallery. The operator states that visits are by appointment only and that walk-ins are not accepted; arrange your appointment before coming.

Gym

Mactown Fitness

Gym · 206 S Rose Ellen Blvd

Mactown Fitness is a training gym on South Rose Ellen Street. Its operator distinguishes 24-hour member access from appointment-only visits for nonmembers, so arrange a tour or first session rather than assuming…

Flowers and gifts store

Marylu's Flowers & Gifts

Flowers and gifts store · 915 W Hackberry Ave

Marylu's Flowers & Gifts creates floral arrangements on West Hackberry Avenue. The florist's published offerings cover weddings, sympathy flowers and gifts; discuss timing and the intended occasion before ordering.

Bridal shop

Sposa Mia Couture

Bridal shop · 905 N 10th St

Sposa Mia Couture is a North 10th Street bridal boutique offering designer wedding gowns. Consult its appointment process and current collections when planning a fitting rather than assuming every pictured dress is in…

Coffee shop

Sovereign Coffee Upas

Coffee shop · 1113 West Upas Ave

Sovereign Coffee's Upas Avenue shop is the operator's McAllen coffee stop at 1113 West Upas. It is separate from the brand's Brownsville, Harlingen and Edinburg locations; use this branch's visiting information when…

Steakhouse

The Republic of the Rio Grande

Steakhouse · 1411 S 10th St

The Republic of the Rio Grande combines a South 10th Street restaurant and cantina with a patio. Its operator presents fire-cooked food and dining spaces suitable for a meal or an arranged gathering.

Mediterranean restaurant

Brocheta Mediterranean Bistro

Mediterranean restaurant · 3400 W Expy 83 Suite 700

Brocheta Mediterranean Bistro is Gilbert Colunga's McAllen bistro at Palms Crossing. Kebabs, pita dishes and hummus anchor its Mediterranean menu; check directly for current dining and ordering arrangements.

Party rental shop

All Occasions Party Rental

Party rental shop · 200 N Mccoll Rd Ste D

All Occasions Party Rental maintains a McColl Road store where customers can view event-rental inventory. Tents, tables, chairs and linens are among the published choices; discuss quantities, collection and delivery…

Custom glass and mirror workshop

Luna Glass

Custom glass and mirror workshop · 224 N McColl Rd

Luna Glass is a family-run glass and mirror workshop on North McColl Road. It offers custom-made glass tabletops and mirrors to individual customers as well as shower and commercial glass work; contact the workshop…

Event venue

Greethaven Event Center

Event venue · 114 S Broadway St

Greethaven Event Center is a physical celebration venue on South Broadway Street. Its operator's venue photographs show furnished event setups; contact the venue to discuss the layout, availability and arrangements for…

Event venue

The Tribeca Event Center

Event venue · 1106 Austin Ave

The Tribeca Event Center hosts weddings, showers and private celebrations at 1106 Austin Avenue. Its restored brick interior has chandeliers and flexible table arrangements, with the operator describing capacity for up…

History museum

McAllen Heritage Center

History museum · 301 S Main St

McAllen Heritage Center preserves local history at 301 South Main Street. Alongside exhibits and arranged group tours, its La Tiendita museum shop sells local-history books, McAllen souvenirs and work by local…

Performing arts venue

Encore! Performing Arts

Performing arts venue · 1418 Beech Ave #105

Encore! Performing Arts offers music, acting and art instruction from its Beech Avenue studio. Director Denise Martinez's program includes individual instruments, voice, ensembles and recitals; ask about current…

Nail salon

Allure Nails & Spa

Nail salon · 3422 N 10th St

Allure Nails & Spa is a North 10th Street nail and lash venue whose photographs show the shared Allure and Dream Lash branding. Use the operator's current service and booking pages to choose an appointment.

Musical instrument store

Melhart Music Center

Musical instrument store · 3325 N 10th St

Melhart Music Center's North 10th Street retail showroom sells and rents musical instruments and accessories. Published store photographs show guitar, string and drum departments; ask about instrument availability,…

Yoga studio

Quiet Mind Yoga

Yoga studio · 2405 N 10th St Ste B

Quiet Mind Yoga is Matthew Morales's North 10th Street studio. Its operator publishes yoga, breathwork and related class offerings; consult the class schedule for the style and level that fits your visit.

Arts crafts and hobby store

Creaciones Manfre

Arts crafts and hobby store · 601 N Main St

Creaciones Manfre makes personalized gifts from its North Main Street location. Published examples include printed tumblers, gift boxes, bags and party items, while its online shop also sells digital designs; specify…

Beauty salon

D'Lux Brows and Beauty

Beauty salon · 621 N 10th St

D'Lux Brows and Beauty is Denelle's permanent-makeup studio on North 10th Street. Published services include lip blushing, powder brows and combined brow techniques, with consultations and training handled through the…

Schools in 78501

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Questions

What city is zip code 78501?

78501 is in McAllen, Texas. Nearly all of it of its land area is inside the city.

How many people live in 78501?

About 59,095 residents in 21,539 households, over 15.5 square miles.

What is the median income in 78501?

$49,451 per household, 18% below the McAllen median.

What schools are in 78501?

Alvarez El, Cavazos El, Fields El, Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy, Idea Mcallen Academy, Jackson El and 20 more.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, 2023 Gazetteer and ACS 2019–2023. Places are from this guide’s directory, schools from NCES and libraries from IMLS.

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