PlainZIP

Edinburg, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78539

Hidalgo County, Texas — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

30,783
905/sq mi
$66,967
Median income
$214,500
Median home value
35.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Edinburg pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
905
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78539 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78539 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 34.0 square miles in Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. The area is home to 30,783 residents, producing a population density of 905 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 78539 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78539 sits at $66,967 (11% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $36,953. The poverty rate stands at 21.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $214,500 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $1,077 per month, and 54.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78539 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hidalgo County, so you can benchmark 78539 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 78539

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78539.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78539, Edinburg, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

30,783

Population

34.0

Area (sq mi)

905

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78539?

35.2

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

19.4%

Foreign-Born

White 29.9%
African American 0.7%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 58.2%
Hispanic or Latino 85.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$66,967

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$36,953

Per Capita Income

21.4%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

19.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78539 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$66,967 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

15,858

Total Housing Units

14,171

Occupied Units

1,687

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.9%
Renter 45.1%

$214,500

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$1,077

Median Rent

2001

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.4%

YoY Change (2024)

256

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+156%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78539 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.9% 167
2021 +7.3% 180
2022 +14.8% 206
2023 +15.4% 238
2024 +7.4% 256

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,343 business establishments in ZIP 78539, employing approximately 32,496 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,401,857,000.

1,343

Businesses

32,496

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

19

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 372 27.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 172 12.8%
Retail trade 159 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 145 10.8%
Finance and insurance 120 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 84 6.3%
Construction 59 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 48 3.6%
Wholesale trade 40 3.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 36 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 27 2.0%
Manufacturing 22 1.6%
Educational services 15 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 0.7%
Information 9 0.7%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 8 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.6%
Utilities 4 0.3%
Industries not classified 3 0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 78539 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78539 ranks #8 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 78539 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 78539 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
78504 Mcallen, TX 48,703 3.3 mi
78501 Mcallen, TX 61,219 5.6 mi
78573 Mission, TX 34,890 7.4 mi
78577 Pharr, TX 70,840 8.9 mi
78589 San Juan, TX 38,004 7.9 mi
78558 La Blanca, TX 882 9.3 mi
78503 Mcallen, TX 21,706 8.8 mi
78516 Alamo, TX 33,722 10.0 mi
78537 Donna, TX 39,454 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hidalgo County

78572 standard
Mission, TX
Pop: 75,221
78577 standard
Pharr, TX
Pop: 70,840
78596 standard
Weslaco, TX
Pop: 63,844
78542 standard
Edinburg, TX
Pop: 63,293
78501 standard
Mcallen, TX
Pop: 61,219
78574 standard
Mission, TX
Pop: 57,071

Related Areas

Hidalgo County Edinburg, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78539 in? ▼
ZIP code 78539 (Edinburg) is located in Hidalgo County, Texas. Hidalgo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hidalgo-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78539? ▼
ZIP code 78539 in Edinburg, TX has a population of 30,783 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78539? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78539 is $66,967, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78539? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78539 is $214,500, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78539? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78539 is Two or More Ethnicities at 58.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 85.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78539? ▼
ZIP code 78539 has 1,343 business establishments employing approximately 32,496 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78539? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78539 are: Health care and social assistance (372), Professional, scientific, and technical services (172), Retail trade (159). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78539? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78539 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78539? ▼
In ZIP code 78539, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 78539? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78539 is 19.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78539? ▼
In ZIP code 78539, approximately 54.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78539? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78539 is 21.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Edinburg, TX

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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