Rio Hondo
City in Cameron County, Texas

Rio Hondo is a city in Cameron County, Texas, with 2,021 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 26 ft (8 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Villa del Sol, 2.9 miles S.
- 2,021residents (2020 Census)
- 26 ftelevation · 8 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.4 km²
- 1,197 / sq mipopulation density
- 78550ZIP code
About Rio Hondo
Rio Hondo is a city in Cameron County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Rio Hondo had a population of 2,021. It may be included as part of the Brownsville–Harlingen–Raymondville and the Matamoros–Brownsville metropolitan areas.
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Living in Rio Hondo
- Median household income
- $35,682
- Median home value
- $104,000
- Median rent
- $691/mo
- Median age
- 35.7
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Rio Hondo had 2,021 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,021 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,197 per sq mi (462 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rio Hondo at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Cameron County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,021 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.69 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km²) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.2346° N, 97.5815° W |
| ZIP code | 78550 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4862180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rio Hondo
- Villa del Sol2.9 mi S
- Arroyo Colorado Estates3.9 mi SW
- Lozano3.9 mi SE
- Arroyo Gardens5.6 mi SE
- La Tina Ranch6.6 mi E
- Lasana7.1 mi W
- Harlingen7.7 mi SW
- Green Valley Farms7.9 mi S
- San Benito8.2 mi SW
- Combes9.0 mi W
- Santa Monica9.3 mi N
- El Camino Angosto9.3 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rio Hondo
What county is Rio Hondo in?
Rio Hondo is in Cameron County, Texas.
What is the population of Rio Hondo, TX?
2,021 people lived in Rio Hondo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rio Hondo, TX?
The ZIP code of Rio Hondo is 78550.
What is the elevation of Rio Hondo?
26 feet (8 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rio Hondo?
Villa del Sol (2.9 mi), Arroyo Colorado Estates (3.9 mi), Lozano (3.9 mi), Arroyo Gardens (5.6 mi), La Tina Ranch (6.6 mi).
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