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Mercedes, TX
City in Hidalgo County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78570.
Population
16,733
Land area
11.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,418
ZIP codes
1
Mercedes and its ZIP codes
Mercedes at a glance
- Mercedes is about 12 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 191st among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $46,904, 40% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $111,800 (61% below Texas) and median rent is $812 a month.
Local data for Mercedes, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mercedes, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,904
Poverty rate
28.6%
Median home value
$111,800
Median rent
$812/mo
Homeownership
62.8%
Bachelor's or higher
15.5%
Median age
33.2
Average commute
18.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (14,337), Irish Americans (223), German Americans (173).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hidalgo County. PPP loans are for Mercedes.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Sep 2026, -0.8 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
$31.1M
427 loans, 3,915 jobs reported
How people get to work
Mercedes, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.7%
- Carpooled13.2%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.4%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 18.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mercedes, 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
96° / 50°F
25.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mercedes, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.9%
U.S. 33.3% +11.6 pts
Diabetes
19.6%
U.S. 12.1% +7.5 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
38.1%
U.S. 11.1% +27.0 pts
ZIP codes in Mercedes
1 in or overlapping Mercedes. Population shown
Cities near Mercedes
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HeidelbergCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 2.6 |
| BixbyCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1.6 |
| SolisCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.6 |
| Indian HillsCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 2.4 |
| La FeriaCity | 4.1 mi | 4.4 |
| RatamosaCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 2 |
| La Feria NorthCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.1 |
| Llano GrandeCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.6 |
| RelampagoCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.5 |
| ProgresoCity | 5.3 mi | 3 |
| WeslacoCity | 5.3 mi | 16.9 |
| Mila DoceCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 3.3 |
| Santa MariaCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Villa VerdeCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Iglesia AntiguaCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 2.1 |
| Progreso LakesCity | 7 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mercedes, TX in?
- Mercedes is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Mercedes, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mercedes include 78570.
- What is the population of Mercedes, TX?
- About 16,733 people live in Mercedes, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mercedes?
- Nearby places include Heidelberg (2.2 mi), Bixby (2.7 mi), Solis (3.6 mi), Indian Hills (4 mi), La Feria (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023