| City: | Hargill, Texas |
| County: | Hidalgo County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:49:48 AM |
| Population: | 872 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 956 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 26.4370, -97.9655 |
| Land Area: | 25.863 sq mi |
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Hargill sits in southern Hidalgo County, where 872 residents live across 26 square miles of Texas farmland. The community's post office serves the town through 294 PO Boxes, with limited rural route delivery along FM 490 and nearby roads.
The adoption rate of 1.16 boxes per household means the post office serves people beyond just Hargill's immediate boundaries. Residents from surrounding rural areas without carrier delivery rely on this facility. With a median household income of $19,028 and a median age of 30.5 years, this is a young, working-class community where 84% of residents identify as Hispanic. Most housing consists of single-family homes valued at a median of $62,700.
The limited street records reflect a rural community where most delivery happens through PO Boxes rather than street addresses. FM 490 is the main farm-to-market road serving the area.
ZIP Code 78549 has 872 residents and 253 households (average 3.45 persons per household). The median age is 30.5 years, younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.6% male and 52.4% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (96.1%) and Other / Two or More Races (37.3%, much higher than the state average of 13.6% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 96.1%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (13.6%) and national averages (8.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 872Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 609Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 33.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $19,222Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 253Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $75,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.45Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.85Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 783 | 531 | 436 | 418 | 437 | 603 | 925 | 861 | 1,010 | 1,095 | 1,109 | 838 | 876 | 609 |
| Decennial Census | 990 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 872 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 30.5
Male Median Age: 31.1
Female Median Age: 29.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 35 | 39 | 36 | 31 | 32 | 23 | 31 | 14 | 22 | 29 | 26 | 13 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 |
| Female | 30 | 54 | 39 | 41 | 28 | 40 | 25 | 18 | 25 | 24 | 33 | 24 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 7 | 9 |
| Total | 65 | 93 | 75 | 72 | 60 | 63 | 56 | 32 | 47 | 53 | 59 | 37 | 36 | 39 | 35 | 28 | 10 | 12 |
| White: | 318 | 21.33% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 838 | 56.20% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 10 | 0.67% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 325 | 21.80% |
| Total: | 1,491 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 415 | 47.59% | 31.1 years |
| Females: | 457 | 52.41% | 29.5 years |
| Total: | 872 | 100% | 30.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 420 | 68.97% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 60 | 9.85% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 129 | 31.03% |
| Total Population: | 609 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 420 | 68.97% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 189 | 31.03% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $19,222, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $3,188 (19.9%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $3,881. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $30,673 and female is $74,833, which is far above the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $44,160 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 31.5%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 11.5%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (33.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $16,034 | $21,583 | $22,599 | $14,036 | $15,040 | $16,542 | $16,000 | $15,541 | $23,103 | $16,705 | $16,205 | $0 | $19,028 | $19,222 |
| Median Family Income | $20,647 | $22,778 | $24,519 | $16,250 | $17,212 | $0 | $21,797 | $21,641 | $31,083 | $24,524 | $25,000 | $32,589 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $9,316 | $20,333 | $15,536 | $9,922 | $11,667 | $0 | $9,028 | $8,906 | $8,500 | $7,500 | $7,804 | $7,946 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $20,139 | $17,419 | $16,635 | $21,016 | $0 | $16,058 | $14,125 | $15,536 | $17,333 | $18,864 | $21,413 | $30,083 | $23,922 | $30,673 |
| Median Female Income | $28,185 | $30,690 | $30,769 | $38,438 | $0 | $38,542 | $38,750 | $39,297 | $41,742 | $41,958 | $0 | $63,636 | $0 | $74,833 |
| Employed: | 154 | 27.85% |
| Unemployed: | 20 | 3.62% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 379 | 68.54% |
| Total: | 553 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 32 | 20.78% |
| Service: | 45 | 29.22% |
| Sales and Office: | 26 | 16.88% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 51 | 33.12% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 154 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $75,400, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $3,000 (3.83%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $29,800. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is down $198 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 89.47% (11.76% with a mortgage, 88.24% free-and-clear) and renters 10.53% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.36%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $78,400 | $48,900 | $49,400 | $68,500 | $51,900 | $53,500 | $71,700 | $48,400 | $45,600 | $48,900 | $49,500 | $48,800 | $62,700 | $75,400 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 28 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 28 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $198 | $198 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 28 | 10.53% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 210 | 78.95% |
| Renter Occupied: | 28 | 10.53% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 266 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 266 | 86.64% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 41 | 13.36% |
| Total Housing Units: | 307 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 275 | 89.58% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 32 | 10.42% |
| Total Housing Units: | 307 | 100% |
In 2024, 14.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 20.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 35.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 22.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 75.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 3.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 22.80 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (61.04%). College enrollment is 12.99%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 241 | 59.07% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 83 | 20.34% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 13 | 3.19% |
| Some college, no degree: | 13 | 3.19% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 30 | 7.35% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 28 | 6.86% |
| Total: | 408 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 84 | 20.59% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 58 | 14.22% |
| Private Insurance: | 135 | 21.09% |
| Public Insurance: | 290 | 45.31% |
| No Insurance: | 215 | 33.59% |
| Total: | 640 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 425 | 66.41% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 62.0% | 60.2% | 42.2% | 46.2% | 53.5% | 43.8% | 44.3% | 43.4% | 42.4% | 51.8% | 55.2% | 57.6% | 65.2% | 75.7% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 14 | 9.09% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 26 | 16.88% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 94 | 61.04% |
| College or graduate school: | 20 | 12.99% |
| Total: | 154 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 14 | 9.09% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 134 | 87.01% |
ZIP Code 78549 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 36 people with an annual payroll of $493,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 304Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $102,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $493,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 36Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 78549 is located in Hidalgo County, Texas, within the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 32580) and Texas's 15th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 774,769 people, about 0.11% of whom live in ZIP Code 78549. It covers 25.863 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.104 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 32580Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 774,769Source: Census |
| MSA: | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 25.863 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.104 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 15Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7804.07 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4832300Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Hargill CDP; TexasSource: Census |
ZIP Code 78549 is in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.