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78542

Texas · 89,401 residents · 176 sq mi
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With 89,401 people, ZIP 78542 is a ZIP code in Hidalgo County. This skews young, with a median age of 27.7. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 13% of adults. The poverty rate is 30.4%, above the 12.5% national rate. The typical home is worth $150,200. 26% of residents were born outside the United States. Among the 26 ZIP codes in Hidalgo County, 78542 ranks 9th by median household income.

$55,243
US average: $82,259
$19,389
US average: $44,673
$150,200
US average: $376,019
12.8%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
176 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
33.8%
Age 65+
7.9%
52.0%
48.0%
3.60 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.1%(2,765)
Black0.3%(235)
Hispanic / Latino95.4%(85,266)
Asian0.5%(440)
Other0.8%(695)
11
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.7
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Hidalgo County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST9TH OF 26HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
78501$48,071
78503$53,322
78504$81,905
78516$53,229
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 78542?

ZIP code 78542 has about 89,401 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78542?

The typical household in ZIP code 78542 earns about $55,243 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 78542 expensive?

In ZIP code 78542, the median home is worth about $150,200, and the typical rent is about $865 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 78542?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 78542 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78542?

About 30.4% of people in ZIP code 78542 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024