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Penitas, TX

City in Hidalgo County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78576.

Population

6,444

Land area

9.4sq mi

People per sq mi

688

ZIP codes

1

Penitas and its ZIP codes

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Penitas at a glance

  • Penitas is about 6 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $48,993, 38% below the Texas median of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $167,000 (41% below Texas) and median rent is $697 a month.

Local data for Penitas, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Penitas, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$48,993

Poverty rate

23.8%

Median home value

$167,000

Median rent

$697/mo

Homeownership

85.8%

Bachelor's or higher

11.7%

Median age

32.6

Average commute

22.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (6,124), Cuban Americans (47).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

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

  • Drove alone77.6%
  • Carpooled7.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
  • Worked from home12.2%

Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Penitas, 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 Penitas, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

47.2%

U.S. 33.3% +13.9 pts

Diabetes

19.1%

U.S. 12.1% +7.0 pts

Smoking

16.3%

U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

44.7%

U.S. 11.1% +33.6 pts

ZIP codes in Penitas

1 in or overlapping Penitas. Population shown

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Cities near Penitas

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
La JoyaCity2.3 mi4.2
PerezvilleCensus-designated place2.4 mi0.8
AbramCensus-designated place3.4 mi3.1
DoffingCensus-designated place3.5 mi4.3
PalmviewCity3.9 mi7.6
Salida del Sol EstatesCensus-designated place4.4 mi2.4
HavanaCensus-designated place4.5 mi0.8
La HomaCensus-designated place5 mi6.3
Citrus CityCensus-designated place5 mi2.1
Palmview SouthCensus-designated place5.2 mi0.8
West SharylandCensus-designated place6.1 mi1.2
Los EbanosCensus-designated place7.6 mi0.6
MissionCity7.9 mi36.3
Sullivan CityCity8 mi3.6
PalmhurstCity8.4 mi4.4
CuevitasCensus-designated place8.7 mi0.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Penitas, TX in?
Penitas is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
What ZIP codes are in Penitas, TX?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Penitas include 78576.
What is the population of Penitas, TX?
About 6,444 people live in Penitas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Penitas?
Nearby places include La Joya (2.3 mi), Perezville (2.4 mi), Abram (3.4 mi), Doffing (3.5 mi), Palmview (3.9 mi).

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