ZIP code 78591: Santa Elena, TX
78591 is a ZIP code in Santa Elena, Texas, mainly in Starr County, part of the Rio Grande City-Roma, TX micro area. About 158 people live here.
- Population
- 158
- Median household income
- $35,750
- Typical home value
- —
- Median rent
- —gross, per month
- Median age
- 56.1
- Homeowners
- 89.5%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 78591 details
| City | Santa Elena |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Starr County |
| Metro area | Rio Grande City-Roma, TX |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 175.5 sq mi, plus 0.2 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 1 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 26 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 26.63913, -98.55189 |
ZIP codes near 78591
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78536 | Delmita, TX | 6.7 mi | 371 |
| 78588 | San Isidro, TX | 11.7 mi | 289 |
| 78582 | Rio Grande City, TX | 13.8 mi | 44,741 |
| 78563 | Linn, TX | 18.5 mi | 92 |
| 78541 | Edinburg, TX | 21.4 mi | 51,710 |
| 78595 | Sullivan City, TX | 22.4 mi | 6,118 |
| 78576 | Penitas, TX | 22.9 mi | 15,484 |
| 78360 | Guerra, TX | 23.1 mi | 0 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
About ZIP code 78591
What city is ZIP code 78591?
ZIP code 78591 is in Santa Elena, TX, in Starr County.
What county is ZIP code 78591 in?
78591 is mainly in Starr County, Texas.
What is the population of ZIP code 78591?
About 158 people live in ZIP code 78591, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 78591 in?
78591 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.