Harlingen
City in Cameron County, Texas
Harlingen is a city in Cameron County, Texas, with 71,829 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 39 ft (12 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Juarez, 2.2 miles W.
- 71,829residents (2020 Census)
- 39 ftelevation · 12 m
- 41.6 sq miland area · 107.7 km²
- 1,727 / sq mipopulation density
- 78552main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Harlingen
Harlingen ( HAR-lin-jin) is a city in Cameron County, Texas. It is located in the central region of the Rio Grande Valley, about 30 miles (48 km) from the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. The city covers more than 40 square miles (104 km2) and is the second-largest city in Cameron County, as well as the sixth-largest in the Rio Grande Valley. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 71,892.
Harlingen is a principal city of the Brownsville–Harlingen metropolitan area, which is part of the larger Brownsville–Harlingen–Raymondville combined statistical area, included in the Matamoros–Brownsville metropolitan region.
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Living in Harlingen
- Median household income
- $53,645
- Median home value
- $140,600
- Median rent
- $928/mo
- Median age
- 33.4
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Harlingen had 71,829 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 71,829 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,727 per sq mi (667 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Harlingen at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Cameron County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 71,829 (2020) |
| Land area | 41.59 sq mi (107.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.54 sq mi (1.39 km²) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.1922° N, 97.6962° W |
| ZIP codes | 78552, 78535 |
| Official website | myharlingen.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4832372 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Harlingen
- Juarez2.2 mi W
- Las Palmas II2.8 mi W
- Palm Valley3.7 mi W
- Primera4.1 mi NW
- Combes4.2 mi NW
- Lasana4.7 mi N
- Arroyo Colorado Estates5.3 mi E
- San Benito5.4 mi SE
- Rangerville6.4 mi SW
- El Camino Angosto6.5 mi SE
- Villa del Sol7.1 mi E
- Rio Hondo7.7 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Harlingen
What county is Harlingen in?
Harlingen is in Cameron County, Texas.
What is the population of Harlingen, TX?
71,829 people lived in Harlingen at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Harlingen, TX?
The main ZIP code is 78552. Other ZIP codes: 78535.
What is the elevation of Harlingen?
39 feet (12 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Harlingen?
Juarez (2.2 mi), Las Palmas II (2.8 mi), Palm Valley (3.7 mi), Primera (4.1 mi), Combes (4.2 mi).
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