City

Edcouch, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Hidalgo County  ·  Texas

👥10,740Population
💰$38,904Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂34.2Median Age
🏠$87,300Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓24.3%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 45% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 1.6%Hispanic: 97.9%Asian: 0.5%Race
White1.6%
Hispanic97.9%
Asian0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
23%
18–24
12%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.26
Below Poverty35.5% ▲ 255% above avg
College Grads24.3% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 45% above avg
No HS Diploma266 (6.2%)
HS Graduate2,044 (47.3%)
Some College357 (8.3%)
Associates604 (14%)
Bachelors398 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree649 (15%)

Education

No HS: 6.2%HS Grad: 47.3%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 15%Edu
No HS6.2%
HS Grad47.3%
Some College8.3%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate15.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.9%Renter: 28.1%Tenure
Owner71.9%
Renter28.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,904 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Home Value$87,300 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$586/mo
Total Housing Units3,745
Vacant Units447

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
63%
About Edcouch, TX

Edcouch is a city in Texas, located in Hidalgo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,740 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.2 years.

Economically, Edcouch is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,904 is below the national average. Approximately 35.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Edcouch is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $87,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $586 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Edcouch is less-educated. 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (97.91%).

Edcouch, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Edcouch
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78538 10,740 $38,904 $87,300 $586 7.1% 24.3% 71.9%