78538 ZIP Code – Edcouch, Texas
78538 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Edcouch, Texas, part of Hidalgo County with a population of approximately 10,091 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $41,081, which is well below the Texas average and well below the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $81,000, well below the national average, with 72.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $495 is similarly well below the national average. Housing consists of 74% single-family (decreasing), 6% apartments (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average. About 35.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 11.2%, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 34.2, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 78543, 78558, 78562.
ZIP Code 78538 Data
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ZIP 78538 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78538 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $41k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $81k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $495 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 34.2 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.2% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 35.6% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 11.2% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78543 – Elsa
- 78558 – La Blanca
- 78562 – La Villa
- 78561 – Lasara
- 78549 – Hargill
- 78542 – Edinburg
- 78599 – Weslaco
- 78594 – Sebastian
- 78593 – Santa Rosa
- 78540 – Edinburg
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78543 | ELSA | 8,614 | $46,624 |
| 78558 | LA BLANCA | 533 | Not provided |
| 78562 | LA VILLA | 3,157 | $58,846 |
| 78561 | LASARA | 900 | $26,339 |
| 78549 | HARGILL | 838 | Not provided |