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Edgewood, TX
Town in Van Zandt County, Texas.
Population
1,927
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,339
ZIP codes
0
Edgewood and its ZIP codes
Edgewood at a glance
- Edgewood is about 12 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $73,533 a year, 6% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $225,000 (21% below Texas) and median rent is $568 a month.
Local data for Edgewood, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Edgewood, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,533
Poverty rate
12.7%
Median home value
$225,000
Median rent
$568/mo
Homeownership
62.3%
Bachelor's or higher
17.5%
Median age
43.6
Average commute
33.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (166), Irish Americans (143), German Americans (117).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Van Zandt County. PPP loans are for Edgewood.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,144
12,908 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,646
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$398M
FY 2026, $6,684 per person
How people get to work
Edgewood, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.6%
- Carpooled21.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home9.4%
Average one-way commute: 33.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Edgewood, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
495
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
107
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 35°F
44.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Edgewood, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Cities near Edgewood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FruitvaleCity | 4.2 mi | 1.9 |
| Myrtle SpringsCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 7.3 |
| Wills PointCity | 7.2 mi | 3.7 |
| CantonCity | 9.1 mi | 6.2 |
| Grand SalineCity | 10 mi | 2.1 |
| East TawakoniCity | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| EmoryCity | 14 mi | 2 |
| West TawakoniCity | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| AlbaTown | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| ElmoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4 |
| PointCity | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| Hawk CoveCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| VanCity | 19 mi | 3 |
| Ben WheelerCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3 |
| QuinlanCity | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| Lone OakCity | 21 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Edgewood, TX in?
- Edgewood is in Van Zandt County, Texas.
- What is the population of Edgewood, TX?
- About 1,927 people live in Edgewood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Edgewood?
- Nearby places include Fruitvale (4.2 mi), Myrtle Springs (5.8 mi), Wills Point (7.2 mi), Canton (9.1 mi), Grand Saline (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023