78541 ZIP Code — Edinburg, TX

Hidalgo County, Texas

ZIP code 78541 is located in Edinburg, Texas, within Hidalgo County. It covers approximately 290.22 square miles and serves a population of 48,558 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 956.

About ZIP code 78541

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $125,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.

Median household income is $45,738. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

28% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 26% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 78541 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

48,558

population

290.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78541 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78541

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78541. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Edinburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78542 Edinburg (2.5 mi) 78539 Edinburg (6.7 mi) 78504 Mcallen (8.8 mi) 78573 Mission (10.8 mi) 78574 Mission (11.3 mi) 78516 Alamo (12.4 mi) 78538 Edcouch (12.4 mi) 78501 Mcallen (12.6 mi) 78589 San Juan (14.7 mi) 78537 Donna (15 mi) 78563 Linn (15.8 mi) 78577 Pharr (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	48,558
Population density	167 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	215

Geography
Land area	290.22 sq mi
Water area	0.56 sq mi
Latitude	26.3757
Longitude	-98.1455
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	956

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.5%	56.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	26.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	14.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.5%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

48,558

Population

167

People per sq mi

27.0

Median age

$45,738

Median household income

$20,060

Per capita income

$125,000

Median home value

$875

Median monthly rent

52.5%

Home ownership

31.4%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

9,577

Housing units

23.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

2,069

Under 5

2,379

2,045

5–9

2,351

2,151

10–14

2,473

1,959

15–19

2,251

2,182

20–24

2,508

3,833

25–34

4,406

3,010

35–44

3,460

2,005

45–54

2,304

877

55–59

1,008

795

60–64

913

994

65–74

1,142

540

75–84

620

132

85+

151

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	15,643	32.2%
18 and over	32,915	67.8%
65 and over	3,579	7.4%
Median age	27.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 39.7%

Hispanic or Latino 28.9%

Two or more races 26.7%

Other race 2.3%

Black or African American 1.2%

Asian 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	27,119	39.7%
Hispanic or Latino	19,735	28.9%
Two or more races	18,211	26.7%
Other race	1,599	2.3%
Black or African American	840	1.2%
Asian	670	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	116	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.5%	56.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	26.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	14.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.5%	7.8%

Under $10k 10.6%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 14.4%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.6%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	14.4%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	8.1%
$100k–$150k	13.4%
$150k–$200k	6.4%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$45,738

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.6%

$50k–$100k 24.8%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k–$300k 16.2%

$300k–$500k 5.3%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$125,000
Median rent / month	$875
Owner occupied	52.5%
Renter occupied	47.5%
Vacant	9.8%
Single-family detached	55.1%
Large apartment buildings	4.9%
Mobile homes	8.6%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	18.4%
2000–2009	37.3%
1990–1999	16.0%
1980–1989	13.9%
1970–1979	7.4%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	0.8%
1940–1949	0.1%
1939 or earlier	1.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.9%
1 bedroom	10.8%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	38.6%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	41.1%
2 vehicles	38.4%
3 or more	16.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.8%
Electricity	94.7%
Propane / LP gas	0.7%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	6,482	42.9%
Cohabiting couple	519	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	2,716	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	5,396	35.7%
Households with children under 18	6,698	44.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,944	19.5%
Average household size	3.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.7%	39.9%
Married	45.4%	39.0%
Separated	1.9%	4.8%
Widowed	1.9%	5.6%
Divorced	7.1%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 16.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.7%

HS graduate 23.2%

Some college, no degree 22.2%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 17.2%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.0%
Bachelor's or higher	23.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	619	3.7%
Kindergarten	785	4.6%
Elementary school	7,208	42.5%
High school	2,954	17.4%
College / grad school	5,389	31.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.8%

Retail trade 13.2%

Professional & management 9.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Construction 7.6%

Public administration 5.3%

Manufacturing 4.6%

Other services 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.4%
Service	21.0%
Sales & office	25.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	11.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.0%
Government	23.8%
Self-employed	9.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.2%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	4.0%
Work from home	9.9%
Other means	4.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.0

Poverty

All people 31.4%

Under 18 years 41.5%

18 and over 26.5%

Married-couple families 23.4%

Female-led households 35.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.5%
Retirement income	12.2%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	28.0%
High cholesterol	27.0%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	4.8%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	14.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	4.9%
Cancer	3.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	24.9%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	49.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.0%
Visited dentist	50.0%
Cholesterol screening	81.7%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	685	2.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.0%
Under 18	7.5%
18–64 years	7.6%
65 and over	41.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.9%
Public insurance	32.7%
No insurance	27.8%
Uninsured under 19	8.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	44,110	90.8%
Spanish	11,381	25.8%
Other Indo-European	11,065	25.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	114	0.3%
Other languages	142	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	37,390	77.0%
Born in same state	37,066	76.3%
Born in different state	33,805	69.6%
Foreign born	324	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	11,168	23.0%
Not a US citizen	3,440	30.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	566	1.2%
Arab	474	1%
French	418	0.9%
German	92	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	63	0.1%
Polish	57	0.1%
Dutch	43	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.1%
Internet access	89.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78541

What city is ZIP code 78541 in?

ZIP code 78541 is primarily assigned to Edinburg, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78541 in?

ZIP code 78541 falls within Hidalgo County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 78541 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 78541 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78541?

31% of residents in ZIP code 78541 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 78541?

Approximately 26% of households in ZIP code 78541 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78541?

The median home value in ZIP code 78541 is $125,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 78541 in?

ZIP code 78541 observes the CST timezone.