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What county is Pharr, TX in?

Updated · Data: U.S. Census Bureau

Pharr, Texas is in Hidalgo County.

Pharr at a glance

Population79,8094th largest place in Hidalgo County
Land area24.2 sq mi3,302 people per sq mi
Share of Hidalgo County9%of the county's residents live here
County seatEdinburg11 mi from Pharr
Time zoneCentralAmerica/Chicago
Nearest county line21 mito Cameron County

How close is Pharr to a county line?

The center of Pharr (its Census internal point) is about 21 mi from the Cameron 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 Pharr?

1 ZIP codes use the name Pharr 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)
78577PharrHidalgo County

About Hidalgo County

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

Towns near Pharr

  • San Juan: 3.2 mi away, Hidalgo County
  • Alamo: 4.9 mi away, Hidalgo County
  • Hidalgo: 5.0 mi away, Hidalgo County
  • McAllen: 5.3 mi away, Hidalgo County
  • South Alamo: 5.4 mi away, Hidalgo County
  • North Alamo: 5.5 mi away, Hidalgo County

Pharr has about 79,809 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 Pharr, TX in?
Pharr, Texas is in Hidalgo County. The county seat of Hidalgo County is Edinburg.
What ZIP codes are in Pharr, TX?
78577.
Is Pharr the county seat of Hidalgo County?
No. The county seat is Edinburg, about 11 mi away.
What time zone is Pharr, TX in?
Central time (America/Chicago).
How do I know which county my Pharr address is in?
Use the address lookup at your home, or check your appraisal district record.

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