City

Edinburg, TX

4 ZIP codes  ·  Hidalgo County  ·  Texas

👥173,668Population
💰$54,896Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂29.0Median Age
🏠$145,369Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓33.5%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊7.8%Unemployment▲ 60% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 6.5%Hispanic: 90.6%Black: 1.1%Asian: 1.5%Other: 0.4%Race
White6.5%
Hispanic90.6%
Black1.1%
Asian1.5%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
23%
18–24
13%
25–44
28%
45–64
19%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.24
Below Poverty28.3% ▲ 183% above avg
College Grads33.5% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment7.8% ▲ 60% above avg
No HS Diploma2,919 (3.9%)
HS Graduate22,477 (30.3%)
Some College8,642 (11.6%)
Associates14,312 (19.3%)
Bachelors5,171 (7%)
Graduate Degree20,729 (27.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.9%HS Grad: 30.3%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 19.3%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 27.9%Edu
No HS3.9%
HS Grad30.3%
Some College11.6%
Associates19.3%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate27.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.8%Renter: 36.2%Tenure
Owner63.8%
Renter36.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,896 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$145,369 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$930/mo
Total Housing Units58,633
Vacant Units5,677

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
63%
About Edinburg, TX

Edinburg is a city in Texas, located in Hidalgo County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 173,668 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.97 years.

Economically, Edinburg is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,896 is below the national average. Approximately 28.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Edinburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,369, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $930 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Edinburg is moderately educated. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (90.56%).

Edinburg, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Edinburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78539 38,162 $64,864 $198,300 $1,034 4.0% 47.5% 55.2%
78541 49,395 $50,567 $142,600 $945 7.2% 37.3% 51.2%
78542 86,111 $52,962 $123,500 $876 9.9% 25.1% 74.7%