ZIP code 78542

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 78542 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Edinburg, TX. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 78542 ZIP code area.

78542 is the zip code for

Edinburg, TX

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Total population
63,293
Housing units
16,056
Land area
(sq. miles)
169.86
Density
(people per sq. mile)
372.62
Water area
(sq. miles)
0.11

Demographic data for zip code 78542

Gender:

Male
32,506
Female
30,787
Median age
Male
25.20
Female
25.60
Gender

Households:

Total households
14,746
Family households
13,229
Nonfamily households
1,517
Average household size
4.10
Average family size
4.35
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
16,056
Occupied housing units
14,746
Owner-occupied
11,476
Renter-occupied
3,270
Vacant housing units
1,310
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
6,818
5 to 9 years
7,086
10 to 14 years
6,686
15 to 19 years
6,081
20 to 24 years
4,634
25 to 34 years
9,863
35 to 44 years
8,929
45 to 54 years
6,202
55 to 59 years
2,077
60 to 64 years
1,674
65 to 74 years
1,973
75 to 84 years
1,008
85 years and over
262
Median age
25.40
Age

Race:

White
2,545
Hispanic or Latino
59,724
Black or African American
665
Asian
262
American Indian & Alaska Native
37
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
2
Other (One Race)
18
Two or More Races
40
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 78542

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
41,440
Civilian labor force
23,853
Employed
20,641
Unemployed
3,212
Armed Forces
67
Not in labor force
17,520
Percent Unemployed
13.5%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
20,126
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
15,298
Carpooled
2,562
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
21
Walked
249
Other means
1,351
Worked at home
645
Mean travel time
22.4 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
20,641
Management / business / science / arts
4,591
Service
5,558
Sales / office
4,855
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
3,350
Production / transportation / material moving
2,287
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
20,641
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
867
Construction
1,990
Manufacturing
621
Wholesale trade
514
Retail trade
2,767
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
1,322
Information
189
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
517
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
2,039
Educational services / health care / social assistance
6,158
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
1,381
Public administration
1,003
Other services
1,273
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
20,641
Private wage & salary workers
13,333
Government workers
3,884
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
3,392
Unpaid family workers
32
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
14,340
Less than $10,000
2,289
$10,000 to $14,999
1,712
$15,000 to $24,999
2,213
$25,000 to $34,999
1,626
$35,000 to $49,999
1,839
$50,000 to $74,999
2,024
$75,000 to $99,999
1,353
$100,000 to $149,999
931
$150,000 to $199,999
209
$200,000 or more
144
Median household income
$30,214
Mean household income
$44,643
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
38.0%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public libraries around Edinburg, TX

NameAddress
Elsa Public Library
711 N Hidalgo St
Elsa, TX 78543
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Universities and Colleges around 78542

NameAddressPhone
Child Development Specialist Institute
1803 North Jackson Road
Edinburg, TX 78541		(956) 318-0908
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Hospitals and Medical Centers around 78542

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Brownsville Medical Center
1040 West Jefferson Street
Brownsville, TX 78520		(956) 544-1400219
Dolly Vinsant Mem Hospital
400 East U S Highway 77
San Benito, TX 78586		(956) 399-131333
Edinburg Regional Medical Ctr
1102 West Trenton Road
Edinburg, TX 78539		(956) 388-6000163
Knapp Medical Center1401 East Eighth Street
Weslaco, TX 78596		(956) 968-8567233
Lifecare Hospital Of South Tx333 West Freddy Gonzales Drive
Edinburg, TX 78539		(956) 388-191537
Mcallen Medical Center
301 West Expressway 83
Mcallen, TX 78503		(956) 632-4000504
Mission Hospital
900 South Bryan Road
Mission, TX 78572		(956) 580-9000138
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
101 East Ridge Road
Mcallen, TX 78503		(956) 632-6000210
Rio Grande Rehabilitation Hosp
1421 Jackson
Mcallen, TX 78501		(956) 632-610520
Rio Grande State Center
1401 South Rangerville Road
Harlingen, TX 78552		(956) 425-890055
South Texas Hospital
1301 Rangerville Road
Harlingen, TX 78552		(956) 423-342035
Starr County Memorial HospitalRural Route 1
Rio Grande City, TX 78582		(956) 487-556144
Valley Baptist Medical Center
2101 Pease Street
Harlingen, TX 78550		(956) 389-1100343
Valley Regional Medical Center
100a Alton Gloor Boulevard
Brownsville, TX 78526		(956) 350-7101199
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Crime Rates in Edinburg, TX

Crime rates in Edinburg, TX:

Total
4,046
Violent Crime
269
Murder & Manslaughter
1
Forcible Rape
20
Robbery
52
Aggravated Assault
196
Property Crime
3,777
Burglary
683
Larceny & Theft
2,705
Motor Vehicle Theft
389
Arson
20
Edinburg, TX

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