Monte Alto
Census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas

Monte Alto is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hidalgo County, Texas, with 1,930 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 52 ft (16 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Harding Gill Tract, 4.6 miles NW.
- 1,930residents (2020 Census)
- 52 ftelevation · 16 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.8 km²
- 858 / sq mipopulation density
- 78538ZIP code
About Monte Alto
Monte Alto is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,930 at the 2020 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Monte Alto
- Median household income
- $30,486
- Median home value
- $89,400
- Median rent
- $927/mo
- Median age
- 24
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Monte Alto had 1,930 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,930 |
|---|---|
| Density | 858 per sq mi (331 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Monte Alto at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Hidalgo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,930 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.25 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.3744° N, 97.9727° W |
| ZIP code | 78538 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4849080 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Monte Alto
- Harding Gill Tract4.6 mi NW
- Hargill5.4 mi NW
- Elsa5.5 mi S
- Edcouch5.6 mi S
- La Blanca5.9 mi SW
- La Villa6.1 mi SE
- Laguna Seca7.2 mi SE
- Lasara7.2 mi NE
- La Coma Heights7.7 mi NW
- San Carlos7.8 mi SW
- Doolittle9.0 mi W
- Zapata Ranch9.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Monte Alto
What county is Monte Alto in?
Monte Alto is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
What is the population of Monte Alto, TX?
1,930 people lived in Monte Alto at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Monte Alto, TX?
The ZIP code of Monte Alto is 78538.
What is the elevation of Monte Alto?
52 feet (16 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Monte Alto?
Harding Gill Tract (4.6 mi), Hargill (5.4 mi), Elsa (5.5 mi), Edcouch (5.6 mi), La Blanca (5.9 mi).
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