78355 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 78355, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

78355 is a zip code in Brooks County, Jim Wells County, and Kleberg County, Texas, which covers Encino CCD, Falfurrias CCD, Premont CCD, and Riviera, with a total population of 7,102 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 78355 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 78355.

The estimated population of people living in 78355 is 7,102, with a median age of 36.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 78355 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,102
 -1.66% -2.83%
2020
7,222
+0.75%
-
2019
7,168
+0.17%
-
2018
7,156
 -2.09% -
2017
7,309
 - -

Population of 78355 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 78355 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
7.8%
6.4%
 +21.88%
Black/African American
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
90.9%
93.5%
 -2.78%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1%
0.1%
 +900.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 78355 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 78355 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 78355 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 78355 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.8 +8.24% 33.4 +15.17% 40.1 +8.67%
2020 34 +19.3% 29 +9.02% 36.9 +9.5%
2019 28.5 -12.04% 26.6 -3.27% 33.7 -4.8%
2018 32.4 +3.18% 27.5 -0.36% 35.4 +2.61%
2017 31.4 - 27.6 - 34.5 -

The median age of the 78355 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 78355 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 9 512 -45.38% 623 -9.94% 295 557
10 to 19 582 -0.16% 546 -4.86% 571 495
20 to 29 874 -15.02% 421 -39.62% 699 248
30 to 39 439 +11.33% 486 +14.18% 475 517
40 to 49 529 -7.64% 358 +25.18% 453 429
50 to 59 272 -0.41% 334 +17.41% 255 390
60 to 69 228 +57.18% 364 +38.5% 385 516
70+ 333 1.21% 408 +22.37% 323 494

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 78355 zip code is $27,556.00.

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 78355.

  • Under 25
    $3,911.00
  • 25 to 44
    $19,688.00
  • 45 to 64
    $29,497.00
  • 65 and over
    $30,000.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 78355 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 78355, 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 78355 is currently $42,696.00.

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.

0.60% of households in 78355 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 78355 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    45.76%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.65%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.13%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    4.39%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.96%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.51%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.60%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 78355 is $17,174.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 78355 by the total population of 78355.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 78355 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 78355 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
    11.14%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.97%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.94%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    45.59%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.36%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 78355 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 78355 zip over the age of 16 is 5,540.

Of those people, a total of 50.70% 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 78355 is 49.60%.

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 78355 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 356 14.30% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 541 78.20% 0.50%
25 to 29 years 406 60.80% 4.50%
30 to 34 years 507 76.10% 11.90%
35 to 44 years 899 64.10% 0.30%
45 to 54 years 783 66.80% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 330 57.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 470 46.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 710 25.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 538 3.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 78355. 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 3,938 52.80% 1.80%
Black or African American 10 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 7 0.00% 0.00%
Other 539 59.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,046 39.10% 5.60%
Hispanic or Latino 5,026 53.20% 2.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 446 24.20% 3.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 78355 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 78355 is 2,747, with median earnings of $20,383.00.

Women in 78355 are earning approximately 119.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,747 $20,383.00
Male 1,373 $17,948.00
Female 1,374 $21,458.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 78355 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 140 $11,927.00
Business and Financial 30 $24,583.00
Computer and Mathematical 8 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 1 $0.00
Community and Social Service 155 $56,607.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 369 $51,050.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 41 $43,393.00
Healthcare Support 77 $23,097.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 18 $88,462.00
Food Preparation and Serving 464 $4,242.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 187 $11,308.00
Personal Care and Service 64 $2,499.00
Sales 246 $17,105.00
Office and Administrative Support 253 $25,822.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 45 $21,875.00
Construction and Extraction 120 $26,048.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 132 $41,176.00
Production 111 $83,995.00
Transportation and Material Moving 116 $50,045.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 78355 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 78355.

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 8 $106,500.00 132 $11,771.00
Business and Financial 25 $0.00 5 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 42 $42,500.00 113 $67,982.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 34 $61,389.00 335 $50,928.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 6 $0.00 35 $33,750.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 77 $23,097.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 18 $88,462.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 196 $4,356.00 268 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 137 $14,107.00 50 $11,047.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 64 $2,499.00
Sales 207 $20,202.00 39 $15,446.00
Office and Administrative Support 23 $0.00 230 $25,788.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 38 $25,833.00 7 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 118 $26,034.00 2 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 132 $41,176.00 0 $0.00
Production 111 $83,995.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 116 $50,045.00 0 $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 2,345 households in 78355, with an average household size of 2.77 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 1,379 families living in the 78355 zip code with an average family size of 3.8 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 78355:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 897 83 399 966
Average Household Size 3.58 4.33 4.7 1.09
Total Families 897 83 399 0
Average Household Size 3.57 2.83 4.5 0

Poverty

Of the 1,379 families living in 78355, 32.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 78355:

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 3,252 housing units in 78355.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,345 72.11%
Vacant 907 27.89%

16.14% of the total 3,252 housing units in 78355 are rental units. This is approximately 525 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,540 are occupied by the owner - or 47.36% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 78355 is $409.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 78355 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
    280
  • Less than $500
    338
  • $500 to $999
    130
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    57
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 78355 is $71,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 78355 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    518
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    643
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    104
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    130
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    72
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    46
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    27
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 78355. The chart below shows the number of properties in 78355 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    283
  • 1940 to 1949
    440
  • 1950 to 1959
    548
  • 1960 to 1969
    368
  • 1970 to 1979
    514
  • 1980 to 1989
    594
  • 1990 to 1999
    80
  • 2000 to 2009
    184
  • 2010 to 2013
    241
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 78355 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    332
  • 1 vehicle available
    979
  • 2 vehicles available
    693
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    341

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 78355 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 78355 that commute to work in a particular way.

13.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 78355.

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
    249
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,109
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    526
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    176
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    56
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    36
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    147
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    43
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    51
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    142
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    74
  • 90 or more minutes
    6

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 78355 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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