Mission
City in Hidalgo County, Texas

Mission is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, with 85,778 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 141 ft (43 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Palmview South, 3.3 miles W.
- 85,778residents (2020 Census)
- 141 ftelevation · 43 m
- 36.3 sq miland area · 94.1 km²
- 2,361 / sq mipopulation density
- 78572ZIP code
About Mission
Mission is a city in Hidalgo County, in the US state of Texas. Its population was 85,778 at the 2020 census and an estimated 86,635 in 2022. Mission is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas.
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Living in Mission
- Median household income
- $60,767
- Median home value
- $175,700
- Median rent
- $950/mo
- Median age
- 34.9
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Mission had 85,778 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 85,778 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,361 per sq mi (912 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mission at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Hidalgo County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 85,778 (2020) |
| Land area | 36.33 sq mi (94.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km²) |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.2041° N, 98.3252° W |
| ZIP code | 78572 |
| Official website | missiontexas.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4848768 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mission
- Palmview South3.3 mi W
- Palmview4.0 mi NW
- Palmhurst4.2 mi NE
- West Sharyland4.8 mi N
- Granjeno4.8 mi S
- McAllen5.1 mi E
- Abram5.4 mi W
- Perezville5.6 mi NW
- La Homa5.6 mi N
- Alton5.9 mi N
- Doffing6.4 mi NW
- Penitas8.0 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mission
What county is Mission in?
Mission is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
What is the population of Mission, TX?
85,778 people lived in Mission at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mission, TX?
The ZIP code of Mission is 78572.
What is the elevation of Mission?
141 feet (43 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mission?
Palmview South (3.3 mi), Palmview (4.0 mi), Palmhurst (4.2 mi), West Sharyland (4.8 mi), Granjeno (4.8 mi).
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