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Pharr, TX

City in Hidalgo County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78577.

Population

80,333

Land area

24.2sq mi

People per sq mi

3,324

ZIP codes

1

Pharr and its ZIP codes

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Pharr at a glance

  • Pharr is about 29 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 52nd among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
  • The median household income is $52,814, 33% below the Texas median of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,900 (57% below Texas) and median rent is $1,037 a month.

Local data for Pharr, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Pharr, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$52,814

Poverty rate

27.6%

Median home value

$121,900

Median rent

$1,037/mo

Homeownership

59.1%

Bachelor's or higher

18.8%

Median age

29.7

Average commute

21.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (73,441), German Americans (917), Irish Americans (686).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

PPP loans

$94M

1,636 loans, 18,050 jobs reported

Hidalgo County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone77.5%
  • Carpooled11.6%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walked1.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.3%
  • Worked from home6.5%

Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Pharr, 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

99° / 53°F

22.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Pharr, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

44.8%

U.S. 33.3% +11.5 pts

Diabetes

17.7%

U.S. 12.1% +5.6 pts

Smoking

13.4%

U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

38.3%

U.S. 11.1% +27.2 pts

ZIP codes in Pharr

1 in or overlapping Pharr. Population shown

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Cities near Pharr

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
San JuanCity2.3 mi12.1
AlamoCity4.6 mi7.7
HidalgoCity4.9 mi8.3
South AlamoCensus-designated place5 mi2
North AlamoCensus-designated place5.4 mi1.4
LopezvilleCensus-designated place6.7 mi0.8
GranjenoCity7.3 mi0.3
MurilloCensus-designated place8.7 mi5.5
DonnaCity8.8 mi8.3
McAllenCity9 mi62.4
MissionCity9.2 mi36.3
MunizCensus-designated place9.3 mi1.1
ScissorsCensus-designated place9.3 mi1.6
PalmhurstCity9.9 mi4.4
Midway SouthCensus-designated place10 mi1
Midway NorthCensus-designated place11 mi1.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Pharr, TX in?
Pharr is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
What ZIP codes are in Pharr, TX?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Pharr include 78577.
What is the population of Pharr, TX?
About 80,333 people live in Pharr, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Pharr?
Nearby places include San Juan (2.3 mi), Alamo (4.6 mi), Hidalgo (4.9 mi), South Alamo (5 mi), North Alamo (5.4 mi).

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