78538 ZIP Code
Edcouch, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78538 |
| City/Town: | Edcouch |
| County: | Hidalgo |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,091 |
| Median Household Income: | $41,081 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,228 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,466 |
| Median Home Value: | $81,000 |
| Land Area: | 67.0 sq miles
173.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.7 sq miles
9.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 26.3672, -97.9740 |
Population Information (78538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,091 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,110 | 50.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,981 | 49.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 845 | 8.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 720 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 672 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,393 | 13.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 841 | 8.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 947 | 9.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,300 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,224 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 555 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 452 | 4.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 731 | 7.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 340 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 71 | 0.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $81,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $495 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,466 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,973 | 85.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 493 | 14.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,236 | 75.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 737 | 24.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,620 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,513 | 26.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 609 | 10.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,838 | 32.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 660 | 11.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 338 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 475 | 8.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 187 | 3.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 62.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 11.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78538 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $41,081 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $56,504 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $49,143 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,228 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,343 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,901 | 90.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 403 | 9.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,149 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,629 | 67.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 933 | 23.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 335 | 8.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,999 | 49.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 0 | 0.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 457 | 4.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,635 | 45.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,092 | 50.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 9,934 | 98.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 9,758 | 96.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 34 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 142 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78538 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 298 | 10.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 193 | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 457 | 15.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 376 | 12.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 350 | 11.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 487 | 16.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 327 | 11.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 372 | 12.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 49 | 1.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 64 | 2.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78538 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,786 | 71.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 271 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 47 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 452 | 11.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 250 | 6.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78538 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 289 | 7.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 219 | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 199 | 5.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 14 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 311 | 8.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 342 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 58 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 88 | 2.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 309 | 7.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,351 | 34.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 356 | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 132 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 233 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 33.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (78538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,353 | 72.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,172 | 31.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,479 | 44.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,699 | 26.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78538 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,278 | 76.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 913 | 30.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 429 | 14.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 399 | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 7 | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,245 | 41.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78538 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,788 | 80.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 7 | 0.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 89 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 175 | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 88 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 20 | 0.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 299 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78538 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 73 | 2.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 410 | 11.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 989 | 28.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 739 | 21.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 371 | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 293 | 8.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 190 | 5.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 198 | 5.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 61 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 142 | 4.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78538 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 107 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 391 | 11.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 800 | 23.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,628 | 47.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 461 | 13.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 79 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78538 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 92 | 3.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 88 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,787 | 93.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 6 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78538 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 148 | 5.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,116 | 37.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,024 | 34.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 685 | 23.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78538 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 713 | 31.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 761 | 34.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 177 | 7.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 383 | 17.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 113 | 5.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 83 | 3.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 6 | 0.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78538 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,249 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $368 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $495 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.65 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.62 | 2.38 |
Households (78538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,973 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,507 | 50.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 757 | 25.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 576 | 19.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 766 | 25.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,424 | 47.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 815 | 27.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.39 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.91 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78538 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,036 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,620 | 40.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,854 | 45.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 134 | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 303 | 7.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,501 | 37.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78538 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,938 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 95 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 166 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,022 | 34.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,283 | 43.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 372 | 12.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,976 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 193 | 2.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,052 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,141 | 11.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 170 | 14.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 566 | 49.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 405 | 35.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78538 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,611 | 95.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 238 | 2.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 99 | 41.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 139 | 58.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 139 | 58.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,831 | 77.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 124 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,260 | 1822.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,260 | 1822.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,260 | 1822.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,260 | 1822.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78538 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,246 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 790 | 8.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 8,456 | 91.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 8,456 | 91.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78538 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,973 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,444 | 82.2% | 89.4% |
Edcouch, TX78538