78336 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 78336, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

78336 is a zip code in Aransas County, Nueces County, and San Patricio County, Texas, which covers Rockport CCD, Port Aransas CCD, Aransas Pass-Ingleside CCD, and Portland-Gregory, with a total population of 12,365 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 78336 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 78336.

The estimated population of people living in 78336 is 12,365, with a median age of 40.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 78336 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,365
 -1.34% +4.54%
2020
12,533
+11.76%
-
2019
11,214
 -1.94% -
2018
11,436
 -3.31% -
2017
11,828
 - -

Population of 78336 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 78336 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
47.4%
50.8%
 -6.69%
Black/African American
3.7%
1.7%
 +117.65%
Native
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
42.2%
45.7%
 -7.66%
Asian
1.4%
0.5%
 +180.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.1%
0.8%
 +537.50%
Other
0.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 78336 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 78336 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 78336 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 78336 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.8 +0.99% 39.1 +0.51% 42 +0.48%
2020 40.4 +6.32% 38.9 +8.36% 41.8 +3.72%
2019 38 -1.81% 35.9 -4.01% 40.3 +2.54%
2018 38.7 0% 37.4 -1.58% 39.3 -0.25%
2017 38.7 - 38 - 39.4 -

The median age of the 78336 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 78336 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 858 +21.38% 766 -33.49% 1,047 528
10 to 19 801 +43.36% 479 +69.81% 1,112 818
20 to 29 824 -66.06% 1,102 -54.71% 389 605
30 to 39 708 +34.66% 636 -15.11% 966 521
40 to 49 605 +93.61% 506 +75.2% 944 973
50 to 59 858 -4.54% 800 -42.81% 804 507
60 to 69 738 -8.84% 697 -3.48% 667 672
70+ 626 +31.87% 824 +18.7% 845 967

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 78336 zip code is $55,153.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 78336.

  • Under 25
    $32,104.00
  • 25 to 44
    $64,311.00
  • 45 to 64
    $49,429.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,311.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 78336 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 78336, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 78336 is currently $68,426.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.95% of households in 78336 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 78336 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.09%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.74%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    24.62%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.87%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.10%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.63%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.95%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 78336 is $25,835.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 78336 by the total population of 78336.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 78336 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 78336 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.31%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15.56%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.58%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    65.88%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.67%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 78336 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 78336 zip over the age of 16 is 9,700.

Of those people, a total of 53.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 78336 is 48.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 78336 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 840 53.80% 77.00%
20 to 24 years 554 62.10% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 440 92.70% 2.70%
30 to 34 years 402 73.40% 8.50%
35 to 44 years 2,294 68.40% 1.50%
45 to 54 years 1,398 76.10% 5.10%
55 to 59 years 621 67.80% 1.40%
60 to 64 years 829 57.70% 0.60%
65 to 74 years 1,143 11.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,179 1.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 78336. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 7,392 51.60% 3.50%
Black or African American 356 42.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 110 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 171 39.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 667 62.80% 2.10%
Two or more races 1,004 62.00% 52.70%
Hispanic or Latino 3,822 66.30% 2.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,966 41.20% 5.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 78336 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 78336 is 4,709, with median earnings of $32,438.00.

Women in 78336 are earning approximately 40.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,709 $32,438.00
Male 2,698 $51,857.00
Female 2,011 $20,791.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 78336 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 348 $63,438.00
Business and Financial 101 $87,969.00
Computer and Mathematical 38 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 50 $106,000.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 21 $0.00
Community and Social Service 54 $0.00
Legal 7 $0.00
Educational and Library 302 $50,212.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 32 $48,796.00
Healthcare Practitioners 98 $41,618.00
Healthcare Support 221 $9,116.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 42 $250,001.00
Law Enforcement 92 $36,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 401 $13,497.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 243 $17,224.00
Personal Care and Service 55 $19,583.00
Sales 675 $21,134.00
Office and Administrative Support 401 $27,386.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 648 $63,593.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 155 $34,775.00
Production 457 $68,008.00
Transportation and Material Moving 139 $66,875.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 78336 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 78336.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 189 $106,450.00 159 $26,648.00
Business and Financial 65 $88,719.00 36 $16,800.00
Computer and Mathematical 38 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 50 $106,000.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 10 $0.00 44 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Educational and Library 87 $50,657.00 215 $46,042.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 30 $0.00 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 20 $0.00 78 $41,176.00
Healthcare Support 5 $0.00 216 $9,065.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 42 $250,001.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 43 $0.00 49 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 94 $9,821.00 307 $13,530.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 102 $23,750.00 141 $17,004.00
Personal Care and Service 11 $0.00 44 $18,056.00
Sales 328 $21,350.00 347 $18,942.00
Office and Administrative Support 91 $26,425.00 310 $28,721.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 648 $63,593.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 155 $34,775.00 0 $0.00
Production 445 $68,102.00 12 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 132 $67,105.00 7 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,533 households in 78336, with an average household size of 2.7 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,970 families living in the 78336 zip code with an average family size of 3.39 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 78336:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,217 194 559 1,563
Average Household Size 3.29 3.35 4.22 1.25
Total Families 2,217 194 559 0
Average Household Size 3.29 2.87 3.99 0

Poverty

Of the 2,970 families living in 78336, 16.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 78336:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 6,459 housing units in 78336.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,533 70.18%
Vacant 1,926 29.82%

22.60% of the total 6,459 housing units in 78336 are rental units. This is approximately 1,460 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,036 are occupied by the owner - or 47.00% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 78336 is $943.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 78336 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    37
  • Less than $500
    112
  • $500 to $999
    630
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    466
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    223
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    29
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 78336 is $146,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 78336 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    542
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    496
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    506
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    407
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    730
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    182
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    167
  • $1,000,000 or more
    6

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 78336. The chart below shows the number of properties in 78336 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    184
  • 1940 to 1949
    186
  • 1950 to 1959
    356
  • 1960 to 1969
    447
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,046
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,022
  • 1990 to 1999
    942
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,200
  • 2010 to 2013
    983
  • 2014 or later
    93

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 78336 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    387
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,724
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,477
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    945

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 78336 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 78336 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 78336.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    74
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    529
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    851
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    590
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    639
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    289
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    469
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    266
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    68
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    304
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    271
  • 90 or more minutes
    75

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 78336 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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