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Hidalgo, TX
City in Hidalgo County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78557.
Population
14,498
Land area
8.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,737
ZIP codes
1
Hidalgo and its ZIP codes
Hidalgo at a glance
- Hidalgo is about 15 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 212th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $59,441 a year, 24% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,600 (42% below Texas) and median rent is $842 a month.
Local data for Hidalgo, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hidalgo, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,441
Poverty rate
21.1%
Median home value
$163,600
Median rent
$842/mo
Homeownership
80.2%
Bachelor's or higher
22.8%
Median age
31.5
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (13,599), Honduran Americans (364), Italian Americans (74).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hidalgo County. PPP loans are for Hidalgo.
Unemployment rate
6.3%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,955
296,499 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$35,290
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.6B
FY 2026, $5,268 per person
PPP loans
$13.8M
372 loans, 2,687 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hidalgo, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled12.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hidalgo, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
970
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
9,038
3.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
99° / 53°F
22.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hidalgo, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.8%
U.S. 33.3% +10.5 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
36.3%
U.S. 11.1% +25.2 pts
ZIP codes in Hidalgo
1 in or overlapping Hidalgo. Population shown
Cities near Hidalgo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GranjenoCity | 4.1 mi | 0.3 |
| PharrCity | 4.9 mi | 24.2 |
| San JuanCity | 7 mi | 12.1 |
| MissionCity | 8.3 mi | 36.3 |
| South AlamoCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 2 |
| AlamoCity | 9.2 mi | 7.7 |
| North AlamoCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| Palmview SouthCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| PalmhurstCity | 11 mi | 4.4 |
| LopezvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| DonnaCity | 12 mi | 8.3 |
| PalmviewCity | 12 mi | 7.6 |
| McAllenCity | 12 mi | 62.4 |
| ScissorsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| West SharylandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| AbramCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hidalgo, TX in?
- Hidalgo is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Hidalgo, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hidalgo include 78557.
- What is the population of Hidalgo, TX?
- About 14,498 people live in Hidalgo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hidalgo?
- Nearby places include Granjeno (4.1 mi), Pharr (4.9 mi), San Juan (7 mi), Mission (8.3 mi), South Alamo (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023