78539 ZIP Code
Edinburg, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78539 |
| City/Town: | Edinburg |
| County: | Hidalgo |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 37,182 |
| Median Household Income: | $60,202 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,077 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,157 |
| Median Home Value: | $183,200 |
| Land Area: | 12.2 sq miles
31.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 26.2807, -98.1833 |
Population Information (78539 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 37,182 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,714 | 50.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,468 | 49.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,180 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,457 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,567 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,940 | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,609 | 9.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,912 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,348 | 14.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,391 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,841 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,055 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,924 | 7.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,341 | 3.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 617 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78539 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $183,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $970 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,157 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,999 | 92.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,158 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,733 | 55.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,266 | 44.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78539 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,429 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,096 | 8.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,494 | 6.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,330 | 18.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,158 | 22.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,580 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,265 | 22.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,506 | 15.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78539 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $60,202 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $88,064 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $74,032 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,077 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78539 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,577 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,326 | 94.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,069 | 5.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,804 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,787 | 68.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,365 | 25.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,093 | 6.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 81 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78539 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,819 | 47.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 549 | 1.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 37 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,350 | 3.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,142 | 8.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 14,285 | 38.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 17,081 | 45.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 31,904 | 85.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 28,922 | 77.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 529 | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 239 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,214 | 6.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78539 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 899 | 6.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 723 | 5.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,748 | 12.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,073 | 7.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,687 | 12.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,111 | 15.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,543 | 11.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,361 | 16.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 637 | 4.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,217 | 8.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78539 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,922 | 74.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,142 | 12.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 9 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 228 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 487 | 2.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,258 | 7.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78539 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 597 | 3.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,063 | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 467 | 2.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 253 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,200 | 6.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 917 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 212 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,078 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,144 | 6.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,682 | 38.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,820 | 10.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 511 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,382 | 8.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78539 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 23.9% | 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 (78539 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,230 | 75.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,092 | 56.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,072 | 27.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 8,534 | 23.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78539 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,184 | 79.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,762 | 26.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,694 | 19.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 804 | 5.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 274 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,247 | 16.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78539 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,468 | 62.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 56 | 0.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,010 | 13.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,225 | 8.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 799 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 725 | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 484 | 3.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 365 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 25 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78539 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 86 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,770 | 24.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,708 | 24.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,416 | 15.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,593 | 10.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,797 | 11.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,148 | 7.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 439 | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 51 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 149 | 1.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78539 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 830 | 5.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,782 | 11.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,434 | 22.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,883 | 38.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,848 | 18.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 380 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78539 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 519 | 3.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 72 | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 13,018 | 93.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 8 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 110 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 262 | 1.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78539 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 618 | 4.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,422 | 38.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,343 | 38.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,616 | 18.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78539 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 244 | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 973 | 12.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,542 | 19.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,562 | 20.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,140 | 27.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,037 | 13.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 187 | 2.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 48 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78539 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,888 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $588 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $970 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.65 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.55 | 2.38 |
Households (78539 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,999 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,261 | 37.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,058 | 14.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,173 | 22.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,334 | 31.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,507 | 32.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,564 | 25.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.61 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.18 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78539 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,800 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,840 | 46.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,069 | 41.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 463 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,226 | 8.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,806 | 39.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78539 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,020 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 301 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 450 | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,742 | 34.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,091 | 19.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,436 | 40.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78539 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,366 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,829 | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 36,764 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,193 | 11.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 368 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,927 | 46.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,898 | 45.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78539 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 32,278 | 86.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,573 | 12.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,639 | 79.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 899 | 19.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 94 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 35 | 0.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78539 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,846 | 80.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 258 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,336 | 2843.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,336 | 2843.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,336 | 2843.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 18 | 7.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 116 | 45.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 5,987 | 2320.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 16 | 6.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78539 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 35,002 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,500 | 32.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 23,502 | 67.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 21,864 | 62.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 335 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,165 | 3.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 138 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78539 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,999 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,395 | 88.5% | 89.4% |
Edinburg, TX78539