Edinburg, TX 78542

Population 64,876

78542 is zip code located in Edinburg, Texas. The population is 64,876, making 78542 the largest zipcode in Edinburg and the 4th largest in Hidalgo County.

There are 3 public schools in 78542 with an average Homefacts rating of NA. The total crime rate for Edinburg is moderate , and there are 152 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 78542. Unemployment in 78542 is high.

Zip codes within Edinburg include 78539, 78540 and 78541.

Edinburg Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Not Determined

Crime Rate

22.44% Higher than national avg.

Registered Offenders

42.20% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

48 Found nearby

Unemployment

High 5.8%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in 78542, TX and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates 78542's schools as Not Determined, with an overall NA rating.
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152 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in 78542.

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    9.6%
  • Rented
    22.9%
  • Owned
    67.5%

495 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Edinburg, TX issued 495 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 495 permits, 282 were issued for single family homes and 213 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Edinburg, TX issued 589 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 589 permits, 313 were issued for single family homes and 276 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

**Displaying data from TX 78542
  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $590
  • 1 Bedroom: $590
  • 2 Bedrooms: $760
  • 3 Bedrooms: $980
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,090

Zip Codes

78539 78540 78541 78542

Cities

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Environmental Hazards

48 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (542/624)
    Edinburg, TX has 86.86% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Edinburg, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.49 Average
    Edinburg, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 63.52°
  • February 66.78°
  • March 72.4°
  • April 78.63°
  • May 82.94°
  • June 87.1°
  • July 87.5°
  • August 89.06°
  • September 84.42°
  • October 78.12°
  • November 70.53°
  • December 61.05°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Edinburg, TX

Earthquakes
Edinburg, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Edinburg, TX has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Edinburg, TX has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Edinburg, TX has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 78542: $32,417

Unemployment

Unemployment in Edinburg is 5.8%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 52.40%
White Collar - 47.60%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Ruben Hinojosa

Neighborhood Info

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0 Cemeteries view all

  • We're sorry! No cemeteries found for 78542 in our database.

0 FCC Towers view all

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0 Fire Stations view all

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0 Hospitals view all

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0 Libraries view all

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0 Retirement Homes view all

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