ZIP code 78542
Where is ZIP code 78542?
Edinburg, Texas
Hidalgo County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78542 belongs to Edinburg, Texas in Hidalgo County. 78542 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 89,401 people live in the 78542 area, where the median household income is $55,243. The closest ZIP codes are 78549 (Hargill, 1.9 mi east), 78561 (Lasara, 9.8 mi east) and 78538 (Edcouch, 11.4 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 78542 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 26.4661, -98.0695 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 785 |
Population and income in 78542
| Population | 89,401 · higher than 99% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 508 · higher than 66% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 27.7 years · lower than 95% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $55,243 · lower than 77% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $19,389 |
| Below the poverty line | 30% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 13% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $150,200 · lower than 73% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $865 a month |
| Housing units | 26,187 |
| Households | 23,943 (3.6 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 76% / 24% |
| Land area | 175.96 sq mi (plus 0.12 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78542. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78542
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78549 | Hargill, TX | 1.9 mi E | PO Box only |
| 78561 | Lasara, TX | 9.8 mi E | PO Box only |
| 78538 | Edcouch, TX | 11.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 78558 | La Blanca, TX | 12.1 mi S | PO Box only |
| 78543 | Elsa, TX | 12.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 78540 | Edinburg, TX | 12.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 78541 | Edinburg, TX | 13.3 mi W | Standard |
| 78562 | La Villa, TX | 14.6 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 78539 | Edinburg, TX | 14.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 78563 | Linn, TX | 15.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 78502 | Mcallen, TX | 16.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 78580 | Raymondville, TX | 16.9 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78542 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78542
123 MAIN ST
EDINBURG TX 78542
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78542-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78542?
- 78542 is a Edinburg, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78542 in?
- ZIP code 78542 is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78542 in?
- 78542 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78542?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78542 use area code 956.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78542?
- About 89,401 people live in ZIP code 78542, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78542?
- The median household income in 78542 is $55,243 a year, lower than 77% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78542?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78542 are 78549 (Hargill, 1.9 miles), 78561 (Lasara, 9.8 miles), 78538 (Edcouch, 11.4 miles) and 78558 (La Blanca, 12.1 miles).