78543 ZIP Code, Elsa, TX
78543 is a ZIP code in Elsa, Texas in Hidalgo County. It covers 6.4 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 78558, 78538 and 78599. 8,400 people live here in 2,834 households. At about 1,321 people per square mile it has suburban density, and most homes are owner-occupied (75%). Median household income is $44,527, well below the Texas median of $78,476.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Elsa, TX
- County: Hidalgo County
- Land area: 6.4 sq mi
- Population: 8,400
- Median household income: $44,527
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 8,400 |
| Households | 2,834 |
| Median household income | $44,527 |
| Income per person | $20,527 |
| Median age | 33.2 |
| Homeowners | 74.5% |
| Median home value | $87,800 |
| Median rent | $844 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 15.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 36.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.6% |
| Broadband internet | 87.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 80.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.0% |
| $10–15K | 9.3% |
| $15–25K | 13.0% |
| $25–35K | 10.4% |
| $35–50K | 16.9% |
| $50–75K | 11.1% |
| $75–100K | 9.5% |
| $100–150K | 13.7% |
| $150–200K | 9.1% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 17.4% |
| 10–19 | 15.0% |
| 20–24 | 8.1% |
| 25–34 | 11.3% |
| 35–44 | 11.5% |
| 45–54 | 11.4% |
| 55–64 | 11.9% |
| 65–74 | 9.3% |
| 75+ | 4.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 15.9% |
| Owned outright | 51.6% |
| Rented | 23.1% |
| Vacant | 9.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 75.5% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 11.6% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 1.7% |
| Mobile / other | 11.1% |
Businesses in 78543
107 business establishments with 1,968 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 20
- Accommodation and Food Services: 19
- Retail Trade: 18
- Finance and Insurance: 17
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 7
- Construction: 4
- Transportation and Warehousing: 4
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 78558 — La Blanca CDP, TX (1.3 mi)
- 78538 — Monte Alto CDP, TX (5 mi)
- 78599 — Weslaco city, TX (5.9 mi)
- 78562 — La Villa city, TX (7.2 mi)
- 78537 — Donna city, TX (9.4 mi)
- 78542 — Linn CDP, TX (10.5 mi)
- 78570 — Mercedes city, TX (10.7 mi)
- 78539 — Edinburg city, TX (11.1 mi)
Areas that include 78543
- Elsa, TX ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- La Blanca, TX ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Hidalgo County ZIP codes — 30 ZIP codes
- Texas ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 78543, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 78543 in?
- 78543 is a Elsa, TX mailing address. By land area, 35% lies inside La Blanca and 33% lies inside Elsa; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 78543 in?
- 78543 is in Hidalgo County.
- What is the population of 78543?
- About 8,400 people (±1,097), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 7,535.
- What is the median household income in 78543?
- $44,527 (±$10,318), compared with $78,476 for Texas as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 78543?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 78543 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 78543?
- The closest, measured center to center: 78558 (1.3 mi, La Blanca), 78538 (5 mi, Monte Alto), 78599 (5.9 mi, Weslaco), 78562 (7.2 mi, La Villa), 78537 (9.4 mi, Donna) and 78542 (10.5 mi, Linn).
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