78542 ZIP Code
Edinburg, Texas
January 21, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 78542 |
| City/Town: | Edinburg |
| County: | Hidalgo |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 83,925 |
| Median Household Income: | $51,979 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,690 |
| Total Housing Units: | 24,229 |
| Median Home Value: | $102,400 |
| Land Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 26.2900, -98.1600 |
Population Information (78542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 83,925 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 44,279 | 52.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 39,646 | 47.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 27.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 7,217 | 8.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 7,822 | 9.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 9,648 | 11.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 7,417 | 8.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 7,361 | 8.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 12,690 | 15.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 11,330 | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 9,001 | 10.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,284 | 3.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,498 | 3.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,398 | 4.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,643 | 2.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 616 | 0.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $102,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $837 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 24,229 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 21,779 | 89.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,450 | 10.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 16,283 | 74.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,496 | 25.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 44,460 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 9,419 | 21.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 6,374 | 14.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 13,107 | 29.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,797 | 17.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,769 | 4.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,592 | 10.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,402 | 3.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 64.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 13.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78542 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $51,979 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $65,679 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $51,924 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,690 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 33,004 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 29,908 | 90.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 3,048 | 9.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 24,861 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 20,538 | 68.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 5,452 | 18.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 3,846 | 12.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 72 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 39,574 | 47.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 691 | 0.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 86 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 228 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 79 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 5,236 | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 38,031 | 45.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 43,066 | 51.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 79,489 | 94.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 76,676 | 91.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 182 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 53 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,578 | 3.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78542 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,499 | 6.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,596 | 7.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,674 | 12.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,205 | 10.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,640 | 12.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 4,003 | 18.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,380 | 10.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,150 | 14.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,220 | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 412 | 1.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78542 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 22,243 | 74.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,069 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 107 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,724 | 5.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,614 | 8.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78542 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 1,353 | 4.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 4,056 | 13.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,408 | 4.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 533 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,965 | 13.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,432 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 524 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 853 | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,589 | 8.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 7,312 | 24.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,299 | 7.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,581 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,003 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 30.1% | 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 (78542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 52,950 | 63.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,573 | 29.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 30,326 | 36.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 27,216 | 32.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78542 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 18,622 | 85.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,402 | 20.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,453 | 11.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,444 | 6.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 442 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 7,099 | 32.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78542 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 16,774 | 69.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 161 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 609 | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 900 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 651 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 280 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 183 | 0.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 4,556 | 18.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 115 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78542 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 378 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 6,666 | 27.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 6,642 | 27.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 5,274 | 21.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,925 | 12.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,144 | 4.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 596 | 2.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 404 | 1.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 179 | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 21 | 0.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78542 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 870 | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,432 | 5.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,397 | 26.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 11,446 | 47.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,522 | 14.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 562 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78542 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 504 | 2.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 547 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 20,352 | 93.4% | 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: | 122 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 95 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 159 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78542 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 853 | 3.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,096 | 28.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 9,151 | 42.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 5,679 | 26.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78542 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 2,384 | 14.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 5,665 | 34.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,356 | 14.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 3,006 | 18.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,044 | 12.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 585 | 3.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 145 | 0.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 98 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78542 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,242 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $376 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $837 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.78 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.36 | 2.38 |
Households (78542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 21,779 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 12,354 | 56.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 7,235 | 33.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,615 | 12.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,132 | 23.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 11,728 | 53.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,865 | 17.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.68 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 4.12 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78542 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 31,350 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 13,843 | 44.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 14,903 | 47.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 294 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,565 | 5.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,347 | 29.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78542 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 27,982 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,783 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,711 | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 14,350 | 51.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 6,456 | 23.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,682 | 13.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 54,657 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,286 | 2.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 80,166 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,196 | 9.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 1,595 | 22.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,980 | 41.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,621 | 36.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78542 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 75,775 | 90.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,295 | 8.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,478 | 61.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,604 | 35.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 253 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 213 | 2.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78542 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 62,330 | 74.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 476 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 21,595 | 4536.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 21,595 | 4536.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 21,595 | 4536.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 29 | 6.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 30 | 6.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 21,232 | 4460.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 33 | 6.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78542 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 76,708 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,218 | 14.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 65,490 | 85.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 65,125 | 84.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 180 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 122 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 63 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78542 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 21,779 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 19,304 | 88.6% | 89.4% |
Edinburg, TX78542