| ZIP Code | 78541 |
| ZIP Code Name | Edinburg |
| Primary County | Hidalgo County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 45,675 |
| Area Code(s) | 956 |
| Current Time | CDT |
78541 is a United States ZIP Code located in Edinburg Texas. Portions of 78541 are also in Linn and McAllen. 78541 is entirely within Hidalgo County. 78541 is within the Brownsville Area.
78541 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Texas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 78541 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 78541 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78541 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78541 is 5.5%.
| Population | 45,675 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.90% |
| Population Density | 157 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,289 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.1% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $39,352 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $39,820 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (August 2023) | 5.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 54.85% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 95.16% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,283 | 44.45% |
| Black | 355 | 0.46% |
| Hispanic | 42,303 | 54.85% |
| Asian | 91 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 97 | 0.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 157 | 2.63% |
| Black | 73 | 1.22% |
| Hispanic | 5,697 | 95.28% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.84% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,257 | 8.55% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,906 | 19.78% |
| High School Diploma | 4,065 | 27.66% |
| No High School Diploma | 329 | 2.24% |
| GED or Alternate | 878 | 5.97% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,383 | 23.02% |
| Associates Degree | 920 | 6.26% |
| Masters Degree | 618 | 4.21% |
| Professional Degree | 161 | 1.1% |
| Doctorate Degree | 167 | 1.14% |
| Coordinates | 26.46881676,-98.27312469 |
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| Region | Brownsville Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 292 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9b: 25F to 30F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | December 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | January 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | BSh - Hot Semi-Arid Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 34e - Lower Rio Grande Valley | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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