Edinburg
City in Hidalgo County, Texas
Edinburg is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, with 100,243 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 95 ft (29 m) above sea level. The nearest town is César Chávez, 2.6 miles E.
- 100,243residents (2020 Census)
- 95 ftelevation · 29 m
- 47.2 sq miland area · 122.3 km²
- 2,123 / sq mipopulation density
- 78539ZIP code
About Edinburg
Edinburg ( ED-in-burg) is a city in and the county seat of Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 100,243 at the 2020 census, and in 2025, its estimated population was 110,700, making it the second-largest city in Hidalgo County, and the third-largest city in the larger Rio Grande Valley region.
Edinburg is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas. Edinburg is home to the main campus of University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
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Living in Edinburg
- Median household income
- $59,466
- Median home value
- $189,600
- Median rent
- $996/mo
- Median age
- 30.2
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Edinburg had 100,243 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 100,243 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,123 per sq mi (820 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Edinburg at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Hidalgo County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 100,243 (2020) |
| Land area | 47.21 sq mi (122.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.3184° N, 98.1535° W |
| ZIP code | 78539 |
| Official website | cityofedinburg.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4822660 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Edinburg
- César Chávez2.6 mi E
- Doolittle3.7 mi NE
- Murillo4.2 mi SE
- Lopezville5.1 mi S
- Muniz5.8 mi SE
- San Carlos5.8 mi E
- North Alamo7.3 mi S
- La Blanca7.8 mi E
- McAllen8.6 mi SW
- San Juan8.9 mi S
- La Coma Heights9.7 mi NE
- Palmhurst9.7 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Edinburg
What county is Edinburg in?
Edinburg is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
What is the population of Edinburg, TX?
100,243 people lived in Edinburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Edinburg, TX?
The ZIP code of Edinburg is 78539.
What is the elevation of Edinburg?
95 feet (29 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Edinburg?
César Chávez (2.6 mi), Doolittle (3.7 mi), Murillo (4.2 mi), Lopezville (5.1 mi), Muniz (5.8 mi).
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