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Linn, TX
Census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78542.
Population
801
Land area
48.6sq mi
People per sq mi
16
ZIP codes
1
Linn and its ZIP codes
Linn at a glance
- Linn is 86% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $69,821, 11% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $66,200 (77% below Texas) and median rent is $1,328 a month.
Local data for Linn, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Linn, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,821
Poverty rate
23.3%
Median home value
$66,200
Median rent
$1,328/mo
Homeownership
86.2%
Bachelor's or higher
9.3%
Median age
36.7
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (673), German Americans (10), Irish Americans (8).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hidalgo County. PPP loans are for Linn.
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
How people get to work
Linn, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.4%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Linn, 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
97° / 47°F
19.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Linn, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
29.9%
U.S. 11.1% +18.8 pts
ZIP codes in Linn
1 in or overlapping Linn. Population shown
Cities near Linn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| La Coma HeightsCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1 |
| HargillCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Harding Gill TractCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| DoolittleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.2 |
| EdinburgCity | 14 mi | 46.6 |
| LasaraCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| Monte AltoCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.2 |
| César ChávezCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| DelmitaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.1 |
| San CarlosCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| La BlancaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.1 |
| McAllenCity | 19 mi | 62.4 |
| MurilloCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.5 |
| ElsaCity | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| AltonCity | 21 mi | 7.6 |
| Ranchette EstatesCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Linn, TX in?
- Linn is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Linn, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Linn include 78542.
- What is the population of Linn, TX?
- About 801 people live in Linn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Linn?
- Nearby places include La Coma Heights (9.3 mi), Hargill (11 mi), Harding Gill Tract (12 mi), Doolittle (14 mi), Edinburg (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023