ZIP code 78539
Where is ZIP code 78539?
Edinburg, Texas
Hidalgo County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78539 belongs to Edinburg, Texas in Hidalgo County. 78539 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 956. About 37,168 people live in the 78539 area, where the median household income is $66,967. The closest ZIP codes are 78502 (Mcallen, 1.8 mi southwest), 78540 (Edinburg, 2 mi northeast) and 78504 (Mcallen, 3.3 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 78539 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Edinburg |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Hidalgo County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 956 |
| Coordinates | 26.2792, -98.1832 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 785 |
Population and income in 78539
| Population | 37,168 · higher than 86% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3,037 · higher than 84% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 35.2 years · lower than 68% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $66,967 · lower than 55% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $36,953 |
| Below the poverty line | 21% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 36% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $214,500 · higher than 51% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,077 a month |
| Housing units | 15,858 |
| Households | 14,171 (2.58 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 55% / 45% |
| Land area | 12.24 sq mi (plus 0.06 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78539. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78539
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78502 | Mcallen, TX | 1.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 78540 | Edinburg, TX | 2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 78504 | Mcallen, TX | 3.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 78589 | San Juan, TX | 5.5 mi S | Standard |
| 78501 | Mcallen, TX | 5.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 78505 | Mcallen, TX | 6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 78577 | Pharr, TX | 7.1 mi S | Standard |
| 78573 | Mission, TX | 7.4 mi W | Standard |
| 78516 | Alamo, TX | 7.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 78503 | Mcallen, TX | 8.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 78558 | La Blanca, TX | 9.1 mi E | PO Box only |
| 78572 | Mission, TX | 9.8 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78539 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78539
123 MAIN ST
EDINBURG TX 78539
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Faysville, Lull, Red Gate, San Carlos and San Juan Community: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78539-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78539?
- 78539 is a Edinburg, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78539 in?
- ZIP code 78539 is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78539 in?
- 78539 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78539?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78539 use area code 956.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78539?
- About 37,168 people live in ZIP code 78539, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78539?
- The median household income in 78539 is $66,967 a year, lower than 55% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78539?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78539 are 78502 (Mcallen, 1.8 miles), 78540 (Edinburg, 2 miles), 78504 (Mcallen, 3.3 miles) and 78589 (San Juan, 5.5 miles).