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Palmhurst, TX

City in Hidalgo County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78573.

Population

2,601

Land area

4.4sq mi

People per sq mi

585

ZIP codes

1

Palmhurst and its ZIP codes

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Palmhurst at a glance

  • Palmhurst is about 5.1 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $98,125, 25% above the Texas median of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $375,000 (32% above Texas) and median rent is $823 a month.

Local data for Palmhurst, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Palmhurst, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$98,125

Poverty rate

4.3%

Median home value

$375,000

Median rent

$823/mo

Homeownership

80.3%

Bachelor's or higher

39.2%

Median age

35.2

Average commute

18.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,952), German Americans (115), Irish Americans (86).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hidalgo County. PPP loans are for Palmhurst.

Details

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

Hidalgo County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Palmhurst, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.1%
  • Carpooled5.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other8.2%
  • Worked from home10.7%

Average one-way commute: 18.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Palmhurst, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

95° / 47°F

20.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Palmhurst, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.9%

U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts

Diabetes

18.0%

U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts

Smoking

11.5%

U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

28.2%

U.S. 11.1% +17.1 pts

ZIP codes in Palmhurst

1 in or overlapping Palmhurst. Population shown

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Cities near Palmhurst

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
AltonCity2.4 mi7.6
West SharylandCensus-designated place2.5 mi1.2
La HomaCensus-designated place3.8 mi6.3
MissionCity4.3 mi36.3
McAllenCity5.1 mi62.4
PalmviewCity5.3 mi7.6
DoffingCensus-designated place5.4 mi4.3
Palmview SouthCensus-designated place6 mi0.8
PerezvilleCensus-designated place6.3 mi0.8
Citrus CityCensus-designated place7.1 mi2.1
AbramCensus-designated place7.6 mi3.1
PenitasCity8.4 mi9.4
GranjenoCity8.4 mi0.3
LopezvilleCensus-designated place9.3 mi0.8
PharrCity9.9 mi24.2
Salida del Sol EstatesCensus-designated place10 mi2.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Palmhurst, TX in?
Palmhurst is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
What ZIP codes are in Palmhurst, TX?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Palmhurst include 78573.
What is the population of Palmhurst, TX?
About 2,601 people live in Palmhurst, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Palmhurst?
Nearby places include Alton (2.4 mi), West Sharyland (2.5 mi), La Homa (3.8 mi), Mission (4.3 mi), McAllen (5.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023