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Edinburg city, TX

ZIP 78539 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 78539

78539 has a population of 38,162 with a median age of 34.8 yrs (48.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
40.9%-34% vs US avg
x
Black
0.7%-94% vs US avg
x
Asian
3.8%-35% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
84.7%+353% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.4%+6% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.7%+2% vs US avg
x
65+
13.9%-15% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
15.6%+40% vs US avg
x
High school
19.6%-25% vs US avg
x
Some college
28.0%-3% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
36.8%+9% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
42.5%-12% vs US avg
x
Never married
41.4%+22% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.6%+13% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.5%
x
Diversity Index
11/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
21.0%+83% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
22.9%+65% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.4%+7% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.4%+103% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
40.2%+594% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 78539

Poverty Rate
21.0%+83% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.4%+7% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
22.9%+65% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.4%+103% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
22.5%+181% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
17.7%+51% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
40.2%+594% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population38,162
Median age34.8
Poverty rate21.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White40.9%
Hispanic84.7%
Black0.7%
Asian3.8%
Foreign-born22.9%