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Edinburg, TX
City in Hidalgo County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78539, 78542.
Population
104,550
Land area
46.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,244
ZIP codes
2
Edinburg and its ZIP codes
Edinburg at a glance
- Edinburg is about 19 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 41st among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $59,466, 24% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $189,600 (33% below Texas) and median rent is $996 a month.
Local data for Edinburg, TX
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals4
- Emergency Rooms4
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools50
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks22
- Post Offices1
- Parks26
- Grocery Stores34
- Restaurants335
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies11
- Hospice Care6
- Dialysis Centers3
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools5
- Toxic Release Facilities1
Housing and community stats
Edinburg, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,466
Poverty rate
26.0%
Median home value
$189,600
Median rent
$996/mo
Homeownership
53.3%
Bachelor's or higher
28.4%
Median age
30.2
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (84,035), German Americans (1,962), Irish Americans (1,939).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hidalgo County. PPP loans are for Edinburg.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,955
296,499 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$35,290
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.6B
FY 2026, $5,268 per person
PPP loans
$91.7M
1,569 loans, 18,044 jobs reported
How people get to work
Edinburg, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.8%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.5%
- Worked from home10.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Edinburg, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
970
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
9,038
3.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 49°F
24.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Edinburg, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.5%
U.S. 33.3% +9.2 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
11.7%
U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
32.3%
U.S. 11.1% +21.2 pts
ZIP codes in Edinburg
2 in or overlapping Edinburg. Population shown
Cities near Edinburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DoolittleCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 4.2 |
| César ChávezCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 2.4 |
| MurilloCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 5.5 |
| San CarlosCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.8 |
| McAllenCity | 6.8 mi | 62.4 |
| LopezvilleCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.8 |
| MunizCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.1 |
| La Coma HeightsCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1 |
| La BlancaCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 4.1 |
| North AlamoCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.4 |
| Harding Gill TractCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1.1 |
| ElsaCity | 10 mi | 2.1 |
| HargillCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| AltonCity | 10 mi | 7.6 |
| Monte AltoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| PalmhurstCity | 12 mi | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Edinburg, TX in?
- Edinburg is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Edinburg, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Edinburg include 78539, 78542.
- What is the population of Edinburg, TX?
- About 104,550 people live in Edinburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Edinburg?
- Nearby places include Doolittle (1.5 mi), César Chávez (3.3 mi), Murillo (5.9 mi), San Carlos (6.4 mi), McAllen (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023