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What county is Harlingen, TX in?

Updated · Data: U.S. Census Bureau

Harlingen, Texas is in Cameron County.

Harlingen at a glance

Population71,6692nd largest place in Cameron County
Land area40.3 sq mi1,780 people per sq mi
Share of Cameron County17%of the county's residents live here
County seatBrownsville20 mi from Harlingen
Time zoneCentralAmerica/Chicago
Nearest county line9.1 mito Willacy County

How close is Harlingen to a county line?

The center of Harlingen (its Census internal point) is about 9.1 mi from the Willacy County line. Homes near the edge of town can be much closer; if you live near a line, check your address and the lookup will tell you how far you are from it.

What ZIP codes are in Harlingen?

4 ZIP codes use the name Harlingen or are centered in it. Shares are of each ZIP's land; a ZIP named after a town can reach beyond its city limits.

ZIPPost office nameCounty (land share)
78550HarlingenCameron County
78551HarlingenCameron County
78552HarlingenCameron County
78553HarlingenCameron County

About Cameron County

County seat: Brownsville. FIPS code 48061. Population 423,192. All Cameron County facts.

Towns near Harlingen

  • Palm Valley: 3.6 mi away, Cameron County
  • Primera: 4.0 mi away, Cameron County
  • Combes: 4.2 mi away, Cameron County
  • San Benito: 5.4 mi away, Cameron County
  • Rio Hondo: 7.8 mi away, Cameron County
  • La Feria: 8.3 mi away, Cameron County

Harlingen has about 71,669 people. It is an incorporated city or town.

Sources: ACS 2019-2023 5-year (residents by county, table B01003); Census TIGER/Line 2024 and Gazetteer 2024 (land, location); Census 2020 ZCTA file and GeoNames (ZIP codes). Data as of November 1, 2026. Not affiliated with any government agency.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What county is Harlingen, TX in?
Harlingen, Texas is in Cameron County. The county seat of Cameron County is Brownsville.
What ZIP codes are in Harlingen, TX?
78550, 78551, 78552, 78553.
Is Harlingen the county seat of Cameron County?
No. The county seat is Brownsville, about 20 mi away.
What time zone is Harlingen, TX in?
Central time (America/Chicago).
How do I know which county my Harlingen address is in?
Use the address lookup at your home, or check your appraisal district record.

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