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Weslaco, TX
City in Hidalgo County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78596, 78599.
Population
42,229
Land area
16.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,496
ZIP codes
2
Weslaco and its ZIP codes
Weslaco at a glance
- Weslaco is about 22 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 86th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $59,551 a year, 24% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $140,000 (51% below Texas) and median rent is $967 a month.
Local data for Weslaco, TX
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools27
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks14
- Post Offices1
- Parks16
- Grocery Stores14
- Restaurants183
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies6
- Hospice Care5
- Dialysis Centers4
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places1
Housing and community stats
Weslaco, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,551
Poverty rate
23.2%
Median home value
$140,000
Median rent
$967/mo
Homeownership
56.4%
Bachelor's or higher
23.2%
Median age
31.1
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (34,907), German Americans (1,234), Irish Americans (744).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hidalgo County. PPP loans are for Weslaco.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Sep 2026, -0.8 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
How people get to work
Weslaco, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.6%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.6%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Weslaco, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Weslaco, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.1%
U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts
Diabetes
17.8%
U.S. 12.1% +5.7 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
34.9%
U.S. 11.1% +23.8 pts
ZIP codes in Weslaco
2 in or overlapping Weslaco. Population shown
Cities near Weslaco
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Llano GrandeCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 1.6 |
| Villa VerdeCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.3 |
| Midway SouthCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1 |
| Midway NorthCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1.7 |
| ScissorsCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.6 |
| ProgresoCity | 4.1 mi | 3 |
| DonnaCity | 4.5 mi | 8.3 |
| Mila DoceCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 3.3 |
| OlivarezCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 3.7 |
| MercedesCity | 5.3 mi | 11.8 |
| Indian HillsCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 2.4 |
| Progreso LakesCity | 5.8 mi | 2.1 |
| HeidelbergCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 2.6 |
| RelampagoCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.5 |
| South AlamoCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 2 |
| BixbyCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Weslaco, TX in?
- Weslaco is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Weslaco, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Weslaco include 78596, 78599.
- What is the population of Weslaco, TX?
- About 42,229 people live in Weslaco, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Weslaco?
- Nearby places include Llano Grande (1.8 mi), Villa Verde (2 mi), Midway South (2.4 mi), Midway North (3.3 mi), Scissors (3.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023