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About Zip Code 78542

78542 is a zip code in the McAllen Metropolitan area. It has a population of 83,925 and a population density of 476, which is 80% above the national average. It has a median age of 27, which is 2 years below the McAllen Metro median age and 12 years below the national average.

Zip code 78542 has a median home value of $179,217, which is 2% above the Metro average.The average rent of $1,225 is 5% above the metro average rent and 41% below the national average rent The average household income in zip code 78542 is $51,979 , which is 5% above the Metro average household income and 30% below the national average of household income.

$179,217Median Home Value

$175,815 McAllen Metro Area

$1,225Median Rent

$1,168 McAllen Metro Area

Towns of Zip Code 78542

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Edinburg, TX

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Demographics

Zip code 78542's population is made up of 51% married, 39% single, 7% divorced and 4% widowed. Gen Z make up the largest percentage of the population at 38%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 31%. Homeowners make up 75% of the population in zip code 78542.

83,925Population

898,471 McAllen Metro Area

476Population Density

27 Median Age

29 McAllen Metro Area

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Employment

The Per Capita income in zip code 78542 is $17,954. The Median Household Income is $51,979

$17,954Income Per Capita

$22,546 McAllen Metro Area

$51,979Median Household Income

$53,661 McAllen Metro Area

30% Poverty Rate

27% McAllen Metro Area

9% Unemployment Rate

6% McAllen Metro Area

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Amenities in Zip Code 78542

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Dog Park

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Real Estate

$179,217Median Home Value

$175,815 McAllen Metro Area

$1,225Median Rent

$1,168 McAllen Metro Area

2Average Household Size

3 McAllen Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters

25%

Home Owners

75%

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