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Starr County, TX

115 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Starr County, Texas.

Population

66,067

Land area

1,223sq mi

People per sq mi

54

ZIP codes

8

Cities and towns in Starr County

Full map

Starr County at a glance

  • Starr County is 53% less dense than Texas as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $37,639 a year, 52% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $95,100 (66% below Texas) and median rent is $726 a month.
  • The biggest population centers are Rio Grande City (15,396), Roma (11,545) and Escobares (2,573).

Local data for Starr County, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Starr County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$37,639

Poverty rate

33.5%

Median home value

$95,100

Prices +21.3% in a year

Median rent

$726/mo

Homeownership

69.5%

Bachelor's or higher

13.6%

Median age

29.4

Average commute

22.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (60,810), Salvadoran Americans (196), Italian Americans (146).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

9.4%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$41,877

15,052 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$34,180

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.71B

FY 2026, $41,170 per person

PPP loans

$29.82M

1,213 loans, 6,354 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$74.18K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone71.9%
  • Carpooled12.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
  • Worked from home9.3%

Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Starr County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

549

Most often drought

Flood insurance policies

152

0.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

99° / 45°F

22.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Starr County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

45.0%

U.S. 33.3% +11.7 pts

Diabetes

20.0%

U.S. 12.1% +7.9 pts

Smoking

16.9%

U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

43.5%

U.S. 11.1% +32.4 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Starr County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Starr County, TX?
Rio Grande City is the largest city or town in Starr County, with about 15,396 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Starr County?
Starr County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 78536, 78547, 78548, 78582, 78584.
What is the population of Starr County, TX?
About 66,067 people live in Starr County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Starr County?
Starr County borders Hidalgo County, Zapata County, Brooks County, Jim Hogg County.

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