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Progreso, TX
City in Hidalgo County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78579.
Population
4,998
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,669
ZIP codes
1
Progreso and its ZIP codes
Progreso at a glance
- Progreso is about 14 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $45,924 a year, 41% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $69,300 (76% below Texas) and median rent is $935 a month.
Local data for Progreso, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Progreso, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,924
Poverty rate
28.4%
Median home value
$69,300
Median rent
$935/mo
Homeownership
73.9%
Bachelor's or higher
12.1%
Median age
27.8
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,822), Puerto Ricans (65), Ecuadorian Americans (5).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hidalgo County. PPP loans are for Progreso.
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
$1.1M
42 loans, 194 jobs reported
How people get to work
Progreso, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.6%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home1.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Progreso, 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 Progreso, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.3%
U.S. 33.3% +15.0 pts
Diabetes
21.7%
U.S. 12.1% +9.6 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
45.9%
U.S. 11.1% +34.8 pts
ZIP codes in Progreso
1 in or overlapping Progreso. Population shown
Cities near Progreso
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Progreso LakesCity | 1.9 mi | 2.1 |
| Llano GrandeCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 1.6 |
| RelampagoCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.5 |
| Villa VerdeCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.3 |
| WeslacoCity | 4.1 mi | 16.9 |
| MercedesCity | 5.3 mi | 11.8 |
| Midway SouthCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1 |
| ScissorsCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.6 |
| DonnaCity | 6.4 mi | 8.3 |
| BixbyCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.6 |
| Santa MariaCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
| HeidelbergCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.6 |
| Midway NorthCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.7 |
| Iglesia AntiguaCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 2.1 |
| Indian HillsCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 2.4 |
| Mila DoceCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Progreso, TX in?
- Progreso is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Progreso, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Progreso include 78579.
- What is the population of Progreso, TX?
- About 4,998 people live in Progreso, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Progreso?
- Nearby places include Progreso Lakes (1.9 mi), Llano Grande (2.3 mi), Relampago (3.5 mi), Villa Verde (3.5 mi), Weslaco (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023