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Combes, TX

Town in Cameron County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78535.

Population

3,178

Land area

3.2sq mi

People per sq mi

979

ZIP codes

1

Combes and its ZIP codes

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Combes at a glance

  • Combes is about 8.5 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $45,504 a year, 42% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $143,900 (49% below Texas) and median rent is $782 a month.

Local data for Combes, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Combes, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$45,504

Poverty rate

27.2%

Median home value

$143,900

Median rent

$782/mo

Homeownership

88.7%

Bachelor's or higher

15.5%

Median age

38.3

Average commute

16.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,389), German Americans (167), Vietnamese Americans (74).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cameron County. PPP loans are for Combes.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.5%

Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$47,042

154,673 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$39,990

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.86B

FY 2026, $6,785 per person

PPP loans

$58.1K

3 loans, 6 jobs reported

Cameron County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Combes, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone68.9%
  • Carpooled12.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.6%
  • Worked from home7.9%

Average one-way commute: 16.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Combes, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

851

Countywide, mostly drought

Flood insurance policies

12,201

9.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

97° / 51°F

28.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Combes, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.1%

U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts

Diabetes

17.7%

U.S. 12.1% +5.6 pts

Smoking

11.2%

U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

32.2%

U.S. 11.1% +21.1 pts

ZIP codes in Combes

1 in or overlapping Combes. Population shown

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Cities near Combes

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
LasanaCensus-designated place2.3 mi0.8
Las Palmas IICensus-designated place2.9 mi0.3
PrimeraTown3 mi2.8
JuarezCensus-designated place3.1 mi0.2
Palm ValleyCity3.4 mi0.6
HarlingenCity6 mi40.3
Santa RosaTown6.1 mi0.8
Tierra BonitaCensus-designated place6.3 mi0.9
YznagaCensus-designated place7.2 mi5.5
La Feria NorthCensus-designated place7.5 mi1.1
RatamosaCensus-designated place7.8 mi2
SebastianCensus-designated place8 mi1.7
Arroyo Colorado EstatesCensus-designated place8.4 mi1.1
SolisCensus-designated place8.5 mi1.6
Rio HondoCity9.4 mi1.7
La FeriaCity9.5 mi4.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Combes, TX in?
Combes is in Cameron County, Texas.
What ZIP codes are in Combes, TX?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Combes include 78535.
What is the population of Combes, TX?
About 3,178 people live in Combes, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Combes?
Nearby places include Lasana (2.3 mi), Las Palmas II (2.9 mi), Primera (3 mi), Juarez (3.1 mi), Palm Valley (3.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023