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What county is Mission, TX in?

Updated · Data: U.S. Census Bureau

Mission, Texas is in Hidalgo County.

Mission at a glance

Population86,2343rd largest place in Hidalgo County
Land area36.3 sq mi2,373 people per sq mi
Share of Hidalgo County10%of the county's residents live here
County seatEdinburg13 mi from Mission
Time zoneCentralAmerica/Chicago
Nearest county line16 mito Starr County

How close is Mission to a county line?

The center of Mission (its Census internal point) is about 16 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 Mission?

3 ZIP codes use the name Mission 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)
78572MissionHidalgo County
78573MissionHidalgo County
78574MissionHidalgo County

About Hidalgo County

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

Towns near Mission

  • Palmview South: 3.3 mi away, Hidalgo County
  • Palmview: 4.0 mi away, Hidalgo County
  • Palmhurst: 4.2 mi away, Hidalgo County
  • West Sharyland: 4.8 mi away, Hidalgo County
  • McAllen: 5.1 mi away, Hidalgo County
  • Abram: 5.4 mi away, Hidalgo County

Mission has about 86,234 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 Mission, TX in?
Mission, Texas is in Hidalgo County. The county seat of Hidalgo County is Edinburg.
What ZIP codes are in Mission, TX?
78572, 78573, 78574.
Is Mission the county seat of Hidalgo County?
No. The county seat is Edinburg, about 13 mi away.
What time zone is Mission, TX in?
Central time (America/Chicago).
How do I know which county my Mission address is in?
Use the address lookup at your home, or check your appraisal district record.

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