Penitas
City in Hidalgo County, Texas
Penitas is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, with 6,460 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 144 ft (44 m) above sea level. The nearest town is La Joya, 2.3 miles W.
- 6,460residents (2020 Census)
- 144 ftelevation · 44 m
- 9.4 sq miland area · 24.3 km²
- 690 / sq mipopulation density
- 78560ZIP code
About Penitas
Peñitas is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 6,460 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 6,568 in 2024.
It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas.
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Living in Penitas
- Median household income
- $48,993
- Median home value
- $167,000
- Median rent
- $697/mo
- Median age
- 32.6
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Penitas had 6,460 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,460 |
|---|---|
| Density | 690 per sq mi (266 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Penitas at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Hidalgo County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,460 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.36 sq mi (24.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.2610° N, 98.4382° W |
| ZIP code | 78560 |
| Official website | cityofpenitas.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4856696 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Penitas
- La Joya2.3 mi W
- Perezville2.5 mi SE
- Doffing3.5 mi E
- Abram3.8 mi SE
- Palmview4.0 mi SE
- Salida del Sol Estates4.5 mi N
- Havana4.6 mi W
- La Homa5.2 mi E
- Palmview South5.2 mi SE
- Citrus City5.4 mi NE
- West Sharyland6.1 mi E
- Los Ebanos7.2 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Penitas
What county is Penitas in?
Penitas is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
What is the population of Penitas, TX?
6,460 people lived in Penitas at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Penitas, TX?
The ZIP code of Penitas is 78560.
What is the elevation of Penitas?
144 feet (44 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Penitas?
La Joya (2.3 mi), Perezville (2.5 mi), Doffing (3.5 mi), Abram (3.8 mi), Palmview (4.0 mi).
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