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McAllen, TX
City in Hidalgo County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78501, 78503, 78504, 78557, 78573.
Population
145,385
Land area
62.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,331
ZIP codes
5
McAllen and its ZIP codes
McAllen at a glance
- McAllen is about 20 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 23rd among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $61,579, 22% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $190,400 (33% below Texas) and median rent is $1,049 a month.
Local data for McAllen, TX
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes8
- Schools55
- Colleges7
- Libraries3
- Banks61
- Post Offices3
- Parks69
- Grocery Stores70
- Restaurants873
- Affordable Housing6
- Home Health Agencies37
- Hospice Care13
- Dialysis Centers6
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals2
- Private Schools5
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools6
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places5
Housing and community stats
McAllen, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,579
Poverty rate
20.0%
Median home value
$190,400
Median rent
$1,049/mo
Homeownership
59.5%
Bachelor's or higher
32.5%
Median age
33.5
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (118,366), German Americans (3,632), Irish Americans (2,324).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hidalgo County. PPP loans are for McAllen.
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
$4.59B
FY 2026, $5,268 per person
PPP loans
$336M
5,898 loans, 59,897 jobs reported
How people get to work
McAllen, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.9%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.1%
- Worked from home12.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McAllen, 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° / 49°F
24.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in McAllen, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
11.2%
U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
30.3%
U.S. 11.1% +19.2 pts
ZIP codes in McAllen
5 in or overlapping McAllen. Population shown
Cities near McAllen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AltonCity | 4.6 mi | 7.6 |
| PalmhurstCity | 5.1 mi | 4.4 |
| LopezvilleCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.8 |
| MurilloCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 5.5 |
| EdinburgCity | 6.8 mi | 46.6 |
| West SharylandCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.2 |
| César ChávezCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.4 |
| North AlamoCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.4 |
| DoolittleCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 4.2 |
| La HomaCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 6.3 |
| MissionCity | 8.6 mi | 36.3 |
| MunizCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.1 |
| PharrCity | 9 mi | 24.2 |
| San JuanCity | 9.3 mi | 12.1 |
| DoffingCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 4.3 |
| AlamoCity | 10 mi | 7.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McAllen, TX in?
- McAllen is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in McAllen, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping McAllen include 78501, 78503, 78504, 78557, 78573.
- What is the population of McAllen, TX?
- About 145,385 people live in McAllen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McAllen?
- Nearby places include Alton (4.6 mi), Palmhurst (5.1 mi), Lopezville (5.2 mi), Murillo (6.7 mi), Edinburg (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023