ZIP Code 78539
Post Office City: | Edinburg, TX (View All Cities) |
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County: | Hidalgo County |
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Timezone: | Central (5:51pm) |
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Area code: | 956 (Area Code Map) |
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Coordinates: | 26.28, -98.18 ZIP (~2 mile radius) |
Cities in ZIP code 78539
The list below includes the cities that the US Post Office accepts for ZIP code 78539.
The preferred city may not be the city in which the ZIP is located. The city for 78539 is usually the name of the main post office.
When mailing your package or letter, always include the preferred or acceptable cities.
Using any city in the list of unacceptable cities may result in delays.
- Primary/preferred city:
- Edinburg, TX
- Unacceptable:
- Faysville, Lull, Red Gate, San Carlos, San Juan Community
Stats and Demographics for the 78539 ZIP Code
ZIP code 78539 is located in southern Texas and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a slightly higher than average population density.
The people living in ZIP code 78539 are primarily white. The number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is extremely large while the number of young adults is large. There are also a large number of single parents and a small number of single adults. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 78539 ZIP code is large compared to other areas of the country.
Population |
30,783 |
|
Population Density |
2,341 |
people per sq mi |
Housing Units |
11,206 |
|
Median Home Value |
$106,500 |
|
Land Area |
13.15 |
sq mi |
Water Area |
0.06 |
sq mi |
Occupied Housing Units |
10,260 |
|
Median Household Income |
$52,167 |
|
Estimated Population over Time
Total Population by Age
Median Age: | 32 | | Male Median Age: | 30 | | Female Median Age: | 33 | |
Male | 1,258 | 1,328 | 1,277 | 1,153 | 1,122 | 1,022 | 1,076 | 1,101 | 1,043 | 880 | 783 | 697 | 583 | 396 | 316 | 241 | 167 | 122 |
Female | 1,225 | 1,321 | 1,283 | 1,175 | 1,184 | 1,112 | 1,218 | 1,241 | 1,118 | 1,006 | 988 | 817 | 707 | 544 | 418 | 329 | 253 | 279 |
Total | 2,483 | 2,649 | 2,560 | 2,328 | 2,306 | 2,134 | 2,294 | 2,342 | 2,161 | 1,886 | 1,771 | 1,514 | 1,290 | 940 | 734 | 570 | 420 | 401 |
Under 5 | 1,258 | 1,225 | 2,483 |
5-9 | 1,328 | 1,321 | 2,649 |
10-14 | 1,277 | 1,283 | 2,560 |
15-19 | 1,153 | 1,175 | 2,328 |
20-24 | 1,122 | 1,184 | 2,306 |
25-29 | 1,022 | 1,112 | 2,134 |
30-34 | 1,076 | 1,218 | 2,294 |
35-39 | 1,101 | 1,241 | 2,342 |
40-44 | 1,043 | 1,118 | 2,161 |
45-49 | 880 | 1,006 | 1,886 |
50-54 | 783 | 988 | 1,771 |
55-59 | 697 | 817 | 1,514 |
60-64 | 583 | 707 | 1,290 |
65-69 | 396 | 544 | 940 |
70-74 | 316 | 418 | 734 |
75-79 | 241 | 329 | 570 |
80-84 | 167 | 253 | 420 |
85 Plus | 122 | 279 | 401 |
Male |
14,565 |
47% |
Female |
16,218 |
53% |
Gender
White |
25,466 |
82.7% |
Black Or African American |
281 |
0.9% |
American Indian Or Alaskan Native |
150 |
0.5% |
Asian |
1,179 |
3.8% |
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander |
6 |
0.0% |
Other Race |
3,186 |
10.3% |
Two Or More Races |
515 |
1.7% |
Race
Head of Household by Age
Owner | 76 | 719 | 1,483 | 1,350 | 1,193 | 753 | 477 | 162 |
Renter | 534 | 1,177 | 902 | 618 | 405 | 225 | 121 | 65 |
Total | 610 | 1,896 | 2,385 | 1,968 | 1,598 | 978 | 598 | 227 |
15-24 | 76 | 534 | 610 |
25-34 | 719 | 1,177 | 1,896 |
35-44 | 1,483 | 902 | 2,385 |
45-54 | 1,350 | 618 | 1,968 |
55-64 | 1,193 | 405 | 1,598 |
65-74 | 753 | 225 | 978 |
75-84 | 477 | 121 | 598 |
85 Plus | 162 | 65 | 227 |
Husband Wife Family Households |
5,235 |
51% |
Single Guardian |
2,503 |
24% |
Singles |
2,038 |
20% |
Singles With Roommate |
484 |
5% |
Families vs Singles
Average Household Size: 3 |
Households without Kids |
5,661 |
55% |
Households with Kids |
4,599 |
45% |
Households with Kids
Children by Age
Male | 250 | 269 | 256 | 259 | 243 | 279 | 254 | 284 | 268 | 258 | 263 | 275 | 252 | 229 | 227 | 246 | 229 | 217 | 234 | 238 |
Female | 234 | 253 | 256 | 237 | 261 | 252 | 264 | 247 | 297 | 275 | 256 | 242 | 267 | 243 | 252 | 213 | 231 | 249 | 230 | 220 |
Total | 484 | 522 | 512 | 496 | 504 | 531 | 518 | 531 | 565 | 533 | 519 | 517 | 519 | 472 | 479 | 459 | 460 | 466 | 464 | 458 |
1 | 250 | 234 | 484 |
2 | 269 | 253 | 522 |
3 | 256 | 256 | 512 |
4 | 259 | 237 | 496 |
5 | 243 | 261 | 504 |
6 | 279 | 252 | 531 |
7 | 254 | 264 | 518 |
8 | 284 | 247 | 531 |
9 | 268 | 297 | 565 |
10 | 258 | 275 | 533 |
11 | 263 | 256 | 519 |
12 | 275 | 242 | 517 |
13 | 252 | 267 | 519 |
14 | 229 | 243 | 472 |
15 | 227 | 252 | 479 |
16 | 246 | 213 | 459 |
17 | 229 | 231 | 460 |
18 | 217 | 249 | 466 |
19 | 234 | 230 | 464 |
20 | 238 | 220 | 458 |
Real Estate and Housing
ZIP code 78539 has a small percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more nursing homes and universities nearby.
The majority of household are owned or have a mortgage. Homes in ZIP code 78539 were primarily built in the 2000s or the 1990s. Looking at 78539 real estate data, the median home value of $106,500 is slightly less than average compared to the rest of the country. It is also high compared to nearby ZIP codes. So you are less likely to find inexpensive homes in 78539. Rentals in 78539 are most commonly 2 bedrooms. The rent for 2 bedrooms is normally $500-$749/month including utilities. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 78539 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.
For more information, see Edinburg, TX home prices.
In Occupied Housing Units |
30,332 |
98.5% |
Correctional Facility For Adults |
0 |
0.0% |
Juvenile Facilities |
5 |
0.0% |
Nursing Facilities |
169 |
0.5% |
Other Institutional |
0 |
0.0% |
College Student Housing |
107 |
0.3% |
Military Quarters |
0 |
0.0% |
Other Noninstitutional |
170 |
0.6% |
Housing Type
Owned Households With A Mortgage |
4,043 |
36% |
Owned Households Free & Clear |
2,170 |
19% |
Renter Occupied Households |
4,047 |
36% |
Households Vacant |
946 |
8% |
Housing Occupancy
For Rent |
330 |
35% |
Rented & Unoccupied |
15 |
2% |
For Sale Only |
142 |
15% |
Sold & Unoccupied |
20 |
2% |
For Season Recreational Or Occasional Use |
227 |
24% |
For Migrant Workers |
0 |
0% |
Vacant For Other Reasons |
212 |
22% |
Vacancy Reasons
Owner Occupied Home Values
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Studio Apartment |
44 |
1% |
1 Bedroom |
599 |
15% |
2 Bedroom |
1,987 |
49% |
3+ Bedroom |
1,462 |
36% |
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Cost of Monthly Rent Including Utilities
Cost of a Studio Apartment
Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work
The median household income of $52,167 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. So 78539 is likely to be one of the nicer parts of town with a more affluent demographic.
As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. More commuters in 78539 get to experience these short commute times than most other ZIP codes. It is very uncommon, compared to the rest of the US, for employees to have to travel more than 45 minutes to their place of employment.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
10,603 |
43% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
6,040 |
25% |
No Earnings |
7,960 |
32% |
Employment Status
Average Household Income over Time
Annual Individual Earnings
Sources of Household Income
Percent of Households Receiving Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Investment Income
Percent of Households Receiving Investment Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Retirement Income
Percent of Households Receiving Retirement Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
10,603 |
43% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
6,040 |
25% |
No Earnings |
7,960 |
32% |
Source of Earnings
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Car, truck, or van |
12,885 |
87.9% |
Public transportation |
39 |
0.3% |
Taxicab |
0 |
0.0% |
Motorcycle |
0 |
0.0% |
Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means |
1,094 |
7.5% |
Worked at Home |
649 |
4.4% |
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Travel Time to Work (In Minutes)
Schools and Education
The population has a much higher percentage of people with low education levels (less than high school) than normal. Despite the lower high school graduation rates, the area has some of the highest percentages of people who attended college of any ZIP.
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
Less than High School Diploma |
3,316 |
16% |
High School Graduate |
9,308 |
46% |
Associate's degree |
1,280 |
6% |
Bachelor's degree |
4,460 |
22% |
Master's degree |
1,335 |
7% |
Professional school degree |
205 |
1% |
Doctorate degree |
431 |
2% |
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Enrolled in Public School |
6,721 |
82.5% |
Enrolled in Private School |
629 |
7.7% |
Not Enrolled in School |
796 |
9.8% |
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Schools in ZIP Code 78539
ZIP Code 78539 is in the following school districts: Edinburg Cisd School District, Texas College Preparatory Academies School District, Premier High School District, Mercedes Independent School District, South Texas Independent School District, and Private. There are 38 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 78539.
Memorial Middle School
3105 N Doolittle Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
Grade Level: Middle/Combined or Ungraded
District: Edinburg Cisd School District
B L Garza Middle School
1202 N Monmack Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
Grade Level: Middle/Combined or Ungraded
District: Edinburg Cisd School District
Vista Academy of Edinburg
2110 S McColl Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Texas College Preparatory Academies School District
Escandon Elementary
1100 E Trenton Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Edinburg Cisd School District
Austin Elementary
1023 E Kuhn St
Edinburg, TX 78539
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Edinburg Cisd School District
Freddy Gonzalez Elementary
2401 S Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Edinburg Cisd School District
Jefferson Elementary
904 S 12th Ave
Edinburg, TX 78539
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Edinburg Cisd School District
Lee Elementary
1215 W Sprague St
Edinburg, TX 78539
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Edinburg Cisd School District
Travis Elementary
1200 S 21st Ave
Edinburg, TX 78539
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Edinburg Cisd School District
L B Johnson Elementary
1801 E Sprague St
Edinburg, TX 78539
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Edinburg Cisd School District
South Middle School
601 W Freddy Gonzalez Dr
Edinburg, TX 78539
Grade Level: Middle/Elementary
District: Edinburg Cisd School District
De La Vina Elementary
1001 S Jackson Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Edinburg Cisd School District
San Carlos Elementary
505 S 83rd St
Edinburg, TX 78539
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Edinburg Cisd School District
Zavala Elementary
3615 W Rogers Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Edinburg Cisd School District
Canterbury Elementary
2821 W Canton Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Edinburg Cisd School District
Truman Elementary
701 W Rogers Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Edinburg Cisd School District
Eisenhower Elementary
2901 E Russell Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Edinburg Cisd School District
John F Kennedy Elementary
8610 Tex Mex
Edinburg, TX 78539
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Edinburg Cisd School District
Cano-Gonzalez Elementary
1701 S Raul Longoria
Edinburg, TX 78539
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Edinburg Cisd School District
Lincoln Elementary
1319 E Lovett St
Edinburg, TX 78539
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Edinburg Cisd School District
Trevino Elementary
909 S Monmack Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Edinburg Cisd School District
Guerra Elementary
10010 N Villa Fernandez Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Edinburg Cisd School District
Villarreal Elementary
4014 N Doolittle Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Edinburg Cisd School District
Alfonso Ramirez Elementary
1700 W Alberta Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Edinburg Cisd School District
Monte Cristo Elementary
4010 N Doolittle Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Edinburg Cisd School District
Edinburg High School
2600 E Wisconsin
Edinburg, TX 78539
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Edinburg Cisd School District
Economedes High School
1414 N Alamo
Edinburg, TX 78539
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Edinburg Cisd School District
Robert R Vela High School
801 E Canton Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Edinburg Cisd School District
Jjaep-Southwest Key Program
1313 S 18th St
Edinburg, TX 78539
Grade Level: Other/Secondary
District: Mercedes Independent School District
The Discovery School
1711 W Alberta Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
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