City

Pharr, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Hidalgo County  ·  Texas

👥79,903Population
💰$49,768Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂29.5Median Age
🏠$111,500Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓31.0%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 38% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 4.6%Hispanic: 95%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 0.1%Race
White4.6%
Hispanic95.0%
Black0.2%
Asian0.2%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
25%
18–24
11%
25–44
27%
45–64
18%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.43
Below Poverty29.8% ▲ 198% above avg
College Grads31.0% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 38% above avg
No HS Diploma1,709 (5%)
HS Graduate11,404 (33.5%)
Some College4,008 (11.8%)
Associates6,359 (18.7%)
Bachelors2,729 (8%)
Graduate Degree7,810 (23%)

Education

No HS: 5%HS Grad: 33.5%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 18.7%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 23%Edu
No HS5.0%
HS Grad33.5%
Some College11.8%
Associates18.7%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate23.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.6%Renter: 41.4%Tenure
Owner58.6%
Renter41.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,768 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$111,500 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$988/mo
Total Housing Units26,568
Vacant Units3,284

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
59%
About Pharr, TX

Pharr is a city in Texas, located in Hidalgo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 79,903 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.5 years.

Economically, Pharr is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,768 is below the national average. Approximately 29.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Pharr is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $111,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $988 per month.

The population of Pharr is moderately educated. 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (95%).

Pharr, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Pharr
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78577 79,903 $49,768 $111,500 $988 6.8% 31.0% 58.6%