Welcome to EDCOUCH, TX 78538
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 Okinawa, Japan!) and -98 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 63 feet above sea levell.
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Real Estate & Home Values in Edcouch, TX
Average Home Value in 78538: $55,200
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
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- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
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- Homeowners insurance: What you need to know
- Home Maintenance Checklist
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- Reverse mortgage: the pros and cons
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
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
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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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Schools in 78538 Zip Code
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- 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
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Sex Offender Information
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In the 78538 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at https://records.txdps.state.tx.us/DPS_WEB/SorNew/index.aspx. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.
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