Primera
Town in Cameron County, Texas

Primera is a town in Cameron County, Texas, with 5,257 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 43 ft (13 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Palm Valley, 1.3 miles S.
- 5,257residents (2020 Census)
- 43 ftelevation · 13 m
- 2.8 sq miland area · 7.2 km²
- 1,893 / sq mipopulation density
- 78552ZIP code
About Primera
Primera is a town in Cameron County, Texas, United States, near Combes. The population was 5,257 at the 2020 census, up from 4,070 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Brownsville–Harlingen–Raymondville and the Matamoros–Brownsville metropolitan areas.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Primera weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Primera
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in Primera
- Median household income
- $80,116
- Median home value
- $160,900
- Median rent
- $1,293/mo
- Median age
- 30.9
Do you know Primera? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Primera special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Primera
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Primera Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Primera, TX population
Primera had 5,257 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,257 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,893 per sq mi (731 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Primera at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Cameron County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 5,257 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.78 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.2232° N, 97.7517° W |
| ZIP code | 78552 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4859540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Primera
- Palm Valley1.3 mi S
- Las Palmas II1.5 mi SE
- Juarez2.1 mi SE
- Combes2.2 mi NE
- Harlingen4.1 mi SE
- Lasana4.4 mi NE
- Santa Rosa5.1 mi NW
- La Feria North5.3 mi SW
- Tierra Bonita5.8 mi NW
- Ratamosa6.0 mi W
- Solis6.4 mi SW
- La Feria6.5 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Primera
What county is Primera in?
Primera is in Cameron County, Texas.
What is the population of Primera, TX?
5,257 people lived in Primera at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Primera, TX?
The ZIP code of Primera is 78552.
What is the elevation of Primera?
43 feet (13 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Primera?
Palm Valley (1.3 mi), Las Palmas II (1.5 mi), Juarez (2.1 mi), Combes (2.2 mi), Harlingen (4.1 mi).
Last updated: