ZIP Code 78553: Harlingen, TX
ZIP code 78553 is assigned to Harlingen in Cameron County, Texas. Its reference point is at latitude 26.1252 and longitude -97.4757 (26°07'30.7"N 97°28'32.5"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 78553
Harlingen has 4 ZIP codes in our directory, and Cameron County has 21.
Texas has 2,742 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 78566 in Los Fresnos, about 4.1 mi to the east.
| ZIP code | 78553 |
|---|---|
| Place | Harlingen |
| County | Cameron County |
| State | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 26.1252 |
| Longitude | -97.4757 |
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Map of ZIP Code 78553
Map centred on 26.1252, -97.4757. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Harlingen, Texas
Video: Harlingen, Texas
Top 10 Best Things to Do in Harlingen, Texas - Travel Guide 2025 — by DoTravel · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 78553
These 16 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 78553, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 78553, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Los Fresnos – 4.1 mi east
- Lozano – 6.1 mi northwest
- Olmito – 7.7 mi southwest
- Rio Hondo – 8.9 mi northwest
- Brownsville – 9.7 mi southwest
- San Benito – 10 mi west
- Port Isabel – 11 mi southeast
- Los Indios – 15 mi southwest
- Combes – 18 mi northwest
- South Padre Island – 19 mi northeast
- La Feria – 22 mi west
- Santa Maria – 23 mi west
Schools Near Harlingen
If you are moving to ZIP code 78553, check with the education authority that serves Harlingen, Cameron County which schools cover your street address.
Looking at nearby areas such as Los Fresnos, Lozano and Olmito widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Harlingen can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Los Fresnos, Lozano and Olmito.
Shopping and Dining in Harlingen
For places to eat and shop near ZIP code 78553, the searches below show up-to-date listings around this location.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Harlingen, Texas can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of Cameron County along with the name Harlingen.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 78553, Los Fresnos lies about 4.1 mi to the east, Lozano lies about 6.1 mi to the northwest, Olmito lies about 7.7 mi to the southwest, Rio Hondo lies about 8.9 mi to the northwest and Brownsville lies about 10 mi to the south in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near Harlingen show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 78553
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Greetings from Harlingen, Texas - Large Letter Postcard (8201881913)”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“C-46 478663 N53594 (6808377323)”): Paul Nelhams from Shannon, Ireland, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“N15797 (7109591373)”): Paul Nelhams from Shannon, Ireland, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“N67921 (6808376261)”): Paul Nelhams from Shannon, Ireland, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 5 (“Greetings from the Lower Rio Grande Valley, Texas - Large Letter Postcard (4236963919)”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Top 10 Best Things to Do in Harlingen, Texas - Travel Guide 2025” by DoTravel, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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