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Weslaco city, TX

ZIP 78596 — 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 78596

Transportation & Access
Distance to Coast
23.3 miles (37.5 km)

✈️ Airports (6)

  • MFE (Airport)15.5 miles (24.9 km)
  • REX (Airport)18.1 miles (29.1 km)
  • HRL (Airport)21.3 miles (34.3 km)
  • BRO (Airport)39.1 miles (62.9 km)
  • MAM (Airport)39.4 miles (63.4 km)
  • NQI (Airport)93.8 miles (151.0 km)

🌊 Coast (3 points)

  • Coast (23.3 miles (37.5 km))
  • Coast (34.8 miles (56.0 km))
  • Coast (49.1 miles (79.0 km))
Parks & Recreation

🌲 National Parks (2)

  • Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park34.0 miles (54.6 km)paal
  • Padre Island National Seashore73.1 miles (117.6 km)pais
Health & Safety

🏥 VA Hospitals (5)

  • McAllen Outpatient Clinic14.2 miles (22.8 km)
  • McAllen Vet Center18.3 miles (29.4 km)
  • Harlingen VA Outpatient Clinic19.9 miles (32.0 km)
  • VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System20.0 miles (32.1 km)
  • VA Health Care Center at Harlingen20.0 miles (32.2 km)

☢️ Superfund (NPL) (1)

  • DONNA RESERVOIR AND CANAL SYSTEM6.8 miles (11.0 km)

Politics & Opportunity in 78596

Voting & Opportunity
Congressional District
TX-34
2024 Presidential Vote (County) Dem / Rep
49.3% / 50.7%
Opportunity Zone
Yes (6.09% of tract)