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What county is McAllen, TX in?

Updated November 1, 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau

McAllen, Texas is in Hidalgo County.

McAllen at a glance

Population143,789Largest place in Hidalgo County

Land area62.4 sq mi2,305 people per sq mi

Share of Hidalgo County16%of the county's residents live here

County seatEdinburg8.6 mi from McAllen

Time zoneCentralAmerica/Chicago

Nearest county line20 mito Starr County

How close is McAllen to a county line?

The center of McAllen (its Census internal point) is about 20 mi from the Starr 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 McAllen?

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

ZIP	Post office name	County (land share)
78501	Mcallen	Hidalgo County
78502	Mcallen	Hidalgo County
78503	Mcallen	Hidalgo County
78504	Mcallen	Hidalgo County
78505	Mcallen	Hidalgo County

About Hidalgo County

County seat: Edinburg. FIPS code 48215. Population 880,921. All Hidalgo County facts.

Towns near McAllen

Palmhurst: 3.8 mi away, Hidalgo County
Mission: 5.1 mi away, Hidalgo County
Pharr: 5.3 mi away, Hidalgo County
Lopezville: 5.9 mi away, Hidalgo County
Alton: 6.0 mi away, Hidalgo County
San Juan: 6.3 mi away, Hidalgo County

McAllen has about 143,789 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 McAllen, TX in?

McAllen, Texas is in Hidalgo County. The county seat of Hidalgo County is Edinburg.

What ZIP codes are in McAllen, TX?

78501, 78502, 78503, 78504, 78505.

Is McAllen the county seat of Hidalgo County?

No. The county seat is Edinburg, about 8.6 mi away.

What time zone is McAllen, TX in?

Central time (America/Chicago).

How do I know which county my McAllen address is in?

Use the address lookup at your home, or check your appraisal district record.

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