County ProfileTX
Hidalgo County
Population: 870,781 · 31 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
870,781
People
Median age
30.5
Housing
Total households
270,210
Income
Median household income
$54,338
Housing
Total housing units
308,556
Employment
Employment rate
54.5%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
20.6%
Healthcare
Insured population
71.8%
County details
Local time 05:35:24(CT)| Name | Hidalgo |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 31total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 22 Standard9 PO Box |
| Area code | 956 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 26.3963839, -98.18099 |
| Land area | 1,571.2 sq miles(4,069.4 km²) |
Map of Hidalgo county, Texas with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Hidalgo County
Compare the largest cities in Hidalgo County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcallen | 142,210 | $60,907 | 5ZIPs |
| Edinburg | 100,243 | $59,851 | 4ZIPs |
| Mission | 85,778 | $55,857 | 3ZIPs |
| Pharr | 79,715 | $52,814 | 1ZIPs |
| Weslaco | 40,160 | $59,551 | 2ZIPs |
| San Juan | 35,294 | $56,562 | 1ZIPs |
| Alamo | 19,493 | $57,096 | 1ZIPs |
| Donna | 16,797 | $40,438 | 1ZIPs |
| Mercedes | 16,258 | $46,904 | 1ZIPs |
| Hidalgo | 13,964 | $59,441 | 1ZIPs |
| Penitas | 6,460 | $48,993 | 1ZIPs |
| Elsa | 5,668 | $42,439 | 1ZIPs |
| Progreso | 4,807 | $45,924 | 1ZIPs |
| La Joya | 4,457 | $53,526 | 1ZIPs |
| Sullivan City | 3,908 | $44,464 | 1ZIPs |
| La Villa | 2,804 | $31,359 | 1ZIPs |
| Edcouch | 2,732 | $21,843 | 1ZIPs |
| La Blanca | 2,078 | $56,008 | 1ZIPs |
| Hargill | 800 | $19,222 | 1ZIPs |
| Linn | 733 | $69,821 | 1ZIPs |
| Los Ebanos | 239 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Hidalgo County
Review the most populated postal areas across Hidalgo County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78542 | Edinburg | $52,962 | 84,678 |
| 78577 | Pharr | $52,770 | 79,937 |
| 78572 | Mission | $54,029 | 78,280 |
| 78574 | Mission | $52,536 | 63,627 |
| 78501 | Mcallen | $49,451 | 60,817 |
| 78504 | Mcallen | $77,627 | 56,830 |
| 78537 | Donna | $40,668 | 51,962 |
| 78541 | Edinburg | $50,567 | 48,513 |
| 78573 | Mission | $51,185 | 42,229 |
| 78589 | San Juan | $54,285 | 38,987 |
| 78539 | Edinburg | $64,864 | 37,686 |
| 78596 | Weslaco | $58,411 | 37,329 |
| 78516 | Alamo | $53,229 | 34,506 |
| 78570 | Mercedes | $41,965 | 32,950 |
| 78599 | Weslaco | $58,349 | 32,500 |
| 78503 | Mcallen | $48,765 | 23,604 |
| 78557 | Hidalgo | $59,441 | 13,986 |
| 78576 | Penitas | $49,137 | 13,901 |
| 78538 | Edcouch | $40,399 | 12,278 |
| 78543 | Elsa | $44,527 | 7,535 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS