| City: | Edinburg, Texas |
| County: | Hidalgo County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:22:20 PM |
| Population: | 11 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 956 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 26.3014, -98.1634 |
| Land Area: | 7.766 sq mi |
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This isn't a residential ZIP. It functions as a centralized postal facility for the Edinburg area, handling mail for people and businesses throughout Hidalgo County. The high PO Box count reflects demand from surrounding neighborhoods like Timberhills Villa, North Ridge Park, and Villa Norte in nearby McAllen, all within 1.9 to 2.5 miles. These established communities use 78540 as their mailing address while receiving physical deliveries at other ZIPs.
The border location shapes how people use this facility. Hidalgo County sits directly on the Rio Grande, and 72.7% of residents in the broader area identify as Hispanic. Cross-border commerce, family connections, and binational businesses drive demand for reliable mail service. A PO Box at 78540 provides a consistent U.S. mailing address for people whose daily lives cross between Texas and Mexico.
The facility serves 441 businesses according to spatial data, despite minimal residential population. That business concentration indicates 78540 functions as an administrative and commercial hub. Companies operating in the border region need a stable mailing address separate from their physical locations. The post office processes mail for 340 different ZIP+4 codes, including 102 PO Box-specific codes and 238 street delivery segments, coordinating service across a complex delivery network.
Jackson Road is the only street route within 78540's boundaries, with 238 unit-based delivery records. This single street represents the facility's physical infrastructure rather than a residential neighborhood. The unit designations handle overflow from the main PO Box system. Everything else flows through the box network, making this one of Texas's most PO Box-dependent postal operations.
Jackson Road is the only street within 78540's boundaries, representing the postal facility's physical location rather than a residential neighborhood. The 238 delivery records are unit-based, handling overflow from the main PO Box system that dominates this regional mail hub.
ZIP Code 78540 has 11 residents and 1 households (average 11.00 persons per household). The median age is 66.6 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 27.3% male and 72.7% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (72.7%) and White (36.4%, much lower than the state average of 50.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 72.7%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (13.6%) and national averages (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 11Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 0Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 1Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 11.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 11.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 11 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 66.6
Male Median Age: 2.5
Female Median Age: 70.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| White: | 4 | 26.67% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 8 | 53.33% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 20.00% |
| Total: | 15 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 3 | 27.27% | 2.5 years |
| Females: | 8 | 72.73% | 70.5 years |
| Total: | 11 | 100% | 66.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 0 | 0% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Population: | 0 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($260,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,339), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 7 | 100.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 7 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 7 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Housing Units: | 7 | 100% |
ZIP Code 78540 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 29 business establishments, employing about 309 people with an annual payroll of $9,508,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 5,380Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 29Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,232,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $9,508,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 309Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 78540 is located in Hidalgo County, Texas, within the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 32580) and Texas's 15th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 880,921 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 78540. It covers 7.766 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 32580Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 880,921Source: Census |
| MSA: | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 7.766 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 15Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7804.07 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4822660Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Edinburg city; TexasSource: Census |
ZIP Code 78540 is in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 4 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.