City
ZIP codes in Edinburg, Texas
Edinburg is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, with a population of 100,243, about 0.3% of the state's residents, at roughly 2,124 people per square mile. It has 4 ZIP codes, uses area code 956 and follows Central Time.
Edinburg at a glance · Data updated
- 100,243
- Residents
- 4
- ZIP codes
- 35,680
- Households
- $59,466
- Median household income
- 30.2
- Median age
- 47
- Square miles
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Edinburg compared with Texas
All 4 ZIP codes in Edinburg
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| Standard | 37,686 | $66,967 | 35.2 | |
| Standard | 11 | — | — | |
| Standard | 48,513 | $52,863 | 27.9 | |
| Standard | 84,678 | $55,243 | 27.7 |
How Edinburg ranks
What stands out about Edinburg: a notably young population and household incomes well below the state median.
- Population: 100,243 — 41st of 53 cities in Texas.
- Median household income: $59,466 — 47th of 53 cities in Texas.
- Median age: 30.2 — 49th of 53 cities in Texas (among the youngest cities we cover).
- Share of adults with a bachelor's degree: 28.4% — 36th of 53 cities in Texas.
- Population density: 2,124/sq mi — 34th of 53 cities in Texas.
Inside Edinburg's ZIP codes
Of the 4 ZIP codes tied to Edinburg, 4 (100%) are standard delivery areas that cover real neighborhoods.
Residents are spread across 4 populated ZIP codes. The largest, 78542, holds 84,678 people (50% of the city's ZIP-level population), and the three largest together hold 100%. That is a fairly concentrated layout.
Compared with similar Texas cities
| City | Population | Median income | Median age | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Land → | 111,026 | $136,217 | 42.8 | 5 |
| Tyler → | 105,995 | $67,486 | 35 | 15 |
| Allen → | 104,627 | $130,901 | 38.4 | 2 |
| Wichita Falls → | 102,316 | $60,177 | 33.8 | 8 |
| Edinburg | 100,243 | $59,466 | 30.2 | 4 |
| San Angelo → | 99,893 | $65,864 | 35.5 | 7 |
| New Braunfels → | 90,403 | $86,021 | 37.1 | 4 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP codes in Edinburg
How many ZIP codes does Edinburg have?+
Edinburg has 4 ZIP codes: 4 standard, 0 PO Box and 0 unique-organization. Only standard ZIP codes cover residential areas; 4 of them have residents according to the Census.
Which ZIP code in Edinburg has the most people?+
78542 is the most populated, with 84,678 residents and a median household income of $55,243.
What is the median household income in Edinburg?+
$59,466, which is 25% below the Texas median.
How big is Edinburg compared with other Texas cities?+
Edinburg is the 41st largest of the 53 Texas cities we cover, with 100,243 residents.
What time zone and area codes does Edinburg use?+
Edinburg is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 956.