Fronton
Census-designated place in Starr County, Texas

Fronton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Starr County, Texas, with 172 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 200 ft (61 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sandoval, 0.5 miles S.
- 172residents (2020 Census)
- 200 ftelevation · 61 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.1 km²
- 412 / sq mipopulation density
- 78585ZIP code
About Fronton
Fronton is a census-designated place (CDP) in Starr County, Texas, United States, bordering the Mexican state of Tamaulipas, close to Ciudad Miguel Alemán. The population was 172 at the 2020 census, a decline from the figure of 180 tabulated in 2010.
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Fronton had 172 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 172 |
|---|---|
| Density | 412 per sq mi (159 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fronton at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Starr County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 172 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.42 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.4255° N, 99.0761° W |
| ZIP code | 78585 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4827744 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fronton
- Sandoval0.5 mi S
- Sunset0.9 mi E
- Guadalupe Guerra1.1 mi S
- Fronton Ranchettes3.0 mi E
- Ramos3.0 mi E
- Evergreen3.2 mi E
- Roma4.7 mi E
- La Minita5.3 mi N
- Loma Vista5.9 mi E
- J.F. Villareal6.0 mi E
- Mesquite6.1 mi E
- Moraida6.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fronton
What county is Fronton in?
Fronton is in Starr County, Texas.
What is the population of Fronton, TX?
172 people lived in Fronton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fronton, TX?
The ZIP code of Fronton is 78585.
What is the elevation of Fronton?
200 feet (61 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fronton?
Sandoval (0.5 mi), Sunset (0.9 mi), Guadalupe Guerra (1.1 mi), Fronton Ranchettes (3.0 mi), Ramos (3.0 mi).
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