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Mission, TX
City in Hidalgo County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78572.
Population
87,038
Land area
36.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,396
ZIP codes
1
Mission and its ZIP codes
Mission at a glance
- Mission is about 21 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 48th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $60,767 a year, 23% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $175,700 (38% below Texas) and median rent is $950 a month.
Local data for Mission, TX
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools36
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks20
- Post Offices4
- Parks39
- Grocery Stores30
- Restaurants282
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies10
- Hospice Care3
- Dialysis Centers6
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers1
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places4
Housing and community stats
Mission, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,767
Poverty rate
19.4%
Median home value
$175,700
Median rent
$950/mo
Homeownership
71.4%
Bachelor's or higher
29.4%
Median age
34.9
Average commute
20.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (70,167), German Americans (2,352), Irish Americans (949).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hidalgo County. PPP loans are for Mission.
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
$100M
2,223 loans, 20,941 jobs reported
How people get to work
Mission, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.2%
- Carpooled12.2%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mission, 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 zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mission, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
11.0%
U.S. 12.8% -1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
31.8%
U.S. 11.1% +20.7 pts
ZIP codes in Mission
1 in or overlapping Mission. Population shown
Cities near Mission
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Palmview SouthCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.8 |
| PalmviewCity | 4 mi | 7.6 |
| PalmhurstCity | 4.3 mi | 4.4 |
| GranjenoCity | 4.8 mi | 0.3 |
| West SharylandCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.2 |
| AbramCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 3.1 |
| PerezvilleCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.8 |
| La HomaCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 6.3 |
| DoffingCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 4.3 |
| AltonCity | 6.6 mi | 7.6 |
| PenitasCity | 7.9 mi | 9.4 |
| HidalgoCity | 8.3 mi | 8.3 |
| McAllenCity | 8.6 mi | 62.4 |
| PharrCity | 9.2 mi | 24.2 |
| Citrus CityCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 2.1 |
| La JoyaCity | 9.5 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mission, TX in?
- Mission is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Mission, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mission include 78572.
- What is the population of Mission, TX?
- About 87,038 people live in Mission, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mission?
- Nearby places include Palmview South (3.2 mi), Palmview (4 mi), Palmhurst (4.3 mi), Granjeno (4.8 mi), West Sharyland (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023