78538 Zip Code Profile

78538 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Edcouch, Texas. Median household income here ($19,861) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is racially diverse, younger, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $55,200) are fairly typical for the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro area.

The average family income here is $27,724/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 78538 is $22,254.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 78538 earn an average of $15,846/year. Women earn only $12,413/year.

2,158 people in 78538 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 78538? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 24.2 minutes.

The median age here is 26. There are 5,191 men and 5,466 women. The median age for men is 25 while for women the median age is 27.

To give you a sense of the community, 4,688 people (out of the 10,657 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,839 homes, and 11 businesses every day. 36 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

78538 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 26 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Cape Bojador, Western Sahara!) and -98 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 63 feet above sea levell.

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• Country Estates HOA
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• Los Amigos III Condominium Association

• Parkwood Manor/Parkway Estates
• Ranchero Village
• Sacred Heart Religious Education Program
• Saddle Creek 2

• Demographics

• Total Population: 10,657
• White Population: 9,321
• Black Population: 45
• Hispanic Population: 10,161
• Asian Population: 2
• Hawaiian Population: 3
• Indian Population: 60
• Male Population: 5,191
• Female Population: 5,466
• Median Age: 26
• Median Age of Males: 25
• Median Age of Females: 27

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: West South Central
• State: Texas
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: McAllen-Edinburg-Mission TX
• County: Hidalgo
• City: Edcouch
• Longitude: -98.0
• Latitude: 26.3
• Elevation: 64 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 956

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 2,066
• Drive alone: 1,425
• Carpool: 506
• Public transit: 15
• Ride bikes or walk: 36


• Average commute time: 24.2 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 85
•    5 - 9: 212
•    10 - 14: 297
•    15 - 19: 246
•    20 - 24: 294
•    25 - 29: 128
•    30 - 34: 506
•    35 - 39: 88
•    40 - 44: 39
•    45 - 59: 81
•    60 - 89: 51
•    90 plus: 39

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $55,200
• Average Annual Household Income: $26,112
• Businesses: 38
• Employees: 434
• Annual Payroll: $10,025,000
• Average Family Income: $27,724
• Median Family Income: $19,861
• Average Income for Men: $15,846
• Average Income for Women: $12,413

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 15
• Congressional District Land Area: 10717.0
• Sr Senator: John Cornyn (R)
• Jr Senator: Ted Cruz (R)
• US House Representative: Rub?n Hinojosa (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 215
• State FIPS Code: 48

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View all schools in Edcouch

Primary Schools

Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood

920 E Santa Rosa Ave

Edcouch, TX 78538

(956) 262-0040

Kennedy El

Austin And 9th St

Elsa, TX 78538

(956) 262-6027

L B J El

S Fannin St

Elsa, TX 78538

(956) 262-6010

Monte Alto El

First St

Monte Alto, TX 78538

(956) 262-1374

Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary

920 Santa Rosa

Edcouch, TX 78538

(956) 262-6062

Santiago Garcia Elementary

Hwy 1015 And Santa Rosa

Edcouch, TX 78538

(956) 262-6002

Middle Schools

6 Th Grade Campus

619 Mile 17

Edcouch, TX 78538

(956) 262-8275

Carlos Truan Jr High

Mile 4 N And Mile 17

Elsa, TX 78538

(956) 262-6082

Monte Alto Middle

First St

Monte Alto, TX 78538

(956) 262-1374

High Schools

Edcouch Elsa H S

N Yellowjacket Dr

Elsa, TX 78538

(956) 262-6074

Other Schools

Hidalgo Co J J A E P

100 N Closner

Edinburg, TX 78538