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La Feria, TX
City in Cameron County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78559.
Population
6,891
Land area
4.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,569
ZIP codes
1
La Feria and its ZIP codes
La Feria at a glance
- La Feria is about 14 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 342nd among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $45,081, 43% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $106,900 (62% below Texas) and median rent is $1,037 a month.
Local data for La Feria, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
La Feria, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,081
Poverty rate
25.0%
Median home value
$106,900
Median rent
$1,037/mo
Homeownership
70.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.2%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
20.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (5,722), Irish Americans (221), German Americans (130).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cameron County. PPP loans are for La Feria.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Sep 2026, -1.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,042
154,673 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$39,990
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.9B
FY 2026, $6,785 per person
PPP loans
$9.9M
194 loans, 1,601 jobs reported
How people get to work
La Feria, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.6%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 20.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
La Feria, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
96° / 49°F
24.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in La Feria, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
21.5%
U.S. 12.1% +9.4 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
36.4%
U.S. 11.1% +25.3 pts
Crime in La Feria
La Feria Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2025
- Violent crime
- 367
- per 100,000 people · 105% of the TX rate
- Property crime
- 1,554
- per 100,000 people · 86% of the TX rate
ZIP codes in La Feria
1 in or overlapping La Feria. Population shown
Cities near La Feria
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BixbyCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 1.6 |
| La Feria NorthCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.1 |
| SolisCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.6 |
| RatamosaCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 2 |
| MercedesCity | 4.1 mi | 11.8 |
| HeidelbergCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 2.6 |
| Iglesia AntiguaCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 2.1 |
| Santa MariaCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.3 |
| BluetownCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 2.9 |
| RelampagoCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.5 |
| Palm ValleyCity | 6.3 mi | 0.6 |
| RangervilleVillage | 6.5 mi | 3.5 |
| PrimeraTown | 6.8 mi | 2.8 |
| Las Palmas IICensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.3 |
| Indian HillsCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 2.4 |
| JuarezCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Feria, TX in?
- La Feria is in Cameron County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in La Feria, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping La Feria include 78559.
- What is the population of La Feria, TX?
- About 6,891 people live in La Feria, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Feria?
- Nearby places include Bixby (1.5 mi), La Feria North (2.4 mi), Solis (2.4 mi), Ratamosa (3.8 mi), Mercedes (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023