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What county is San Juan, TX in?

Updated · Data: U.S. Census Bureau

San Juan, Texas is in Hidalgo County.

San Juan at a glance

Population35,6746th largest place in Hidalgo County
Land area12.1 sq mi2,945 people per sq mi
Share of Hidalgo County4%of the county's residents live here
County seatEdinburg8.9 mi from San Juan
Time zoneCentralAmerica/Chicago
Nearest county line18 mito Cameron County

How close is San Juan to a county line?

The center of San Juan (its Census internal point) is about 18 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 San Juan?

1 ZIP codes use the name San Juan 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)
78589San JuanHidalgo County

About Hidalgo County

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

Towns near San Juan

  • Alamo: 2.2 mi away, Hidalgo County
  • North Alamo: 2.4 mi away, Hidalgo County
  • Pharr: 3.2 mi away, Hidalgo County
  • South Alamo: 3.8 mi away, Hidalgo County
  • Lopezville: 3.9 mi away, Hidalgo County
  • Murillo: 5.5 mi away, Hidalgo County

San Juan has about 35,674 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 San Juan, TX in?
San Juan, Texas is in Hidalgo County. The county seat of Hidalgo County is Edinburg.
What ZIP codes are in San Juan, TX?
78589.
Is San Juan the county seat of Hidalgo County?
No. The county seat is Edinburg, about 8.9 mi away.
What time zone is San Juan, TX in?
Central time (America/Chicago).
How do I know which county my San Juan address is in?
Use the address lookup at your home, or check your appraisal district record.

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