San Carlos
Census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas

San Carlos is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hidalgo County, Texas, with 3,087 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 75 ft (23 m) above sea level. The nearest town is La Blanca, 2.2 miles E.
- 3,087residents (2020 Census)
- 75 ftelevation · 23 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.7 km²
- 1,707 / sq mipopulation density
- 78558ZIP code
About San Carlos
San Carlos is a community and census-designated place (CDP) in Hidalgo County, Texas. The population was 3,087 at the 2020 United States Census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.
San Carlos is located northeast of McAllen.
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Living in San Carlos
- Median household income
- $49,132
- Median home value
- $75,600
- Median rent
- $711/mo
- Median age
- 34.7
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San Carlos had 3,087 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,087 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,707 per sq mi (659 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
San Carlos at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Hidalgo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,087 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.81 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.2957° N, 98.0631° W |
| ZIP code | 78558 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4865048 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near San Carlos
- La Blanca2.2 mi E
- Muniz3.1 mi SW
- César Chávez3.2 mi W
- Elsa4.3 mi E
- Murillo4.3 mi SW
- Doolittle5.5 mi NW
- Edinburg5.8 mi W
- Edcouch6.2 mi E
- Olivarez6.4 mi SE
- Lopezville6.6 mi SW
- North Alamo6.8 mi SW
- Monte Alto7.8 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about San Carlos
What county is San Carlos in?
San Carlos is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
What is the population of San Carlos, TX?
3,087 people lived in San Carlos at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of San Carlos, TX?
The ZIP code of San Carlos is 78558.
What is the elevation of San Carlos?
75 feet (23 m) above sea level.
What towns are near San Carlos?
La Blanca (2.2 mi), Muniz (3.1 mi), César Chávez (3.2 mi), Elsa (4.3 mi), Murillo (4.3 mi).
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