ZIP Code 78380, Texas
ZIP Code 78380 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 78380 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Jim Wells County / Nueces County, Texas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 23,149. The land area covers 342.78 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 23,149 | ±987 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 40.7 yrs | ±3.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 8,129 | ±520 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 9,322 | ±499 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 8,129 | ±520 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,193 | ±318 |
| Median Home Value | $165,600 | ±$23,446 |
| Median Gross Rent | $971 | ±$74 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,769 | ±$12,788 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,805 | ±$2,829 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.5% | ±3.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 4,946 | ±899 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.5% | ±2.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 8,837 | ±603 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 77.1% | ±3.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 38,886 (2024)
ID: 175904
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY JUDGE
200 N ALMOND ST, ALICE TX 78332-4845
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | AGUA DULCE, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | AGUA DULCE, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BANQUETE, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BANQUETE, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BANQUETE, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | BISHOP, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BISHOP, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | BISHOP, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Strand Institute of Beauty & Esthetics
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College Vocational | 13.7 mi away | 2141 Tuloso Road, Corpus Christi, TX, 78409 |
3616432373
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NUECES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES
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Library | 5.6 mi away | 1000 TERRY SHAMSIE BLVD, ROBSTOWN, TX, 78380 |
(361) 387-3431
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Miller-Motte College-STVT-Corpus Christi
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College Vocational | 19.0 mi away | 2000 South Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX, 78416 |
361232505735821
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OWEN R HOPKINS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.3 mi away | 3202 MCKINZIE RD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78410 |
(361) 826-2350
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Texas A&M University-Kingsville
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College | 19.4 mi away | 955 University Blvd, Kingsville, TX, 78363 |
3615932111
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BISHOP BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 13.7 mi away | 115 S ASH AVE, BISHOP, TX, 78343 |
(361) 584-2222
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South Texas Barber College Inc
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College Vocational | 19.9 mi away | 3917 Ayers, Corpus Christi, TX, 78415 |
3618550262
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ODEM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.4 mi away | 516 VOSS AVE, ODEM, TX, 78370 |
(361) 368-7388
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Del Mar College
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College | 20.5 mi away | 101 Baldwin Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX, 78404-3897 |
3616981200
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ORANGE GROVE SCHOOL/PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.4 mi away | 504 S DIBRELL ST, ORANGE GROVE, TX, 78372 |
(361) 384-2330
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ROBSTOWN, TX US, located 5.0 miles from ZCTA5 78380. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67.5° | 46.9° | 57.2° | 1.54" | 0.0" |
| February | 72.0° | 50.8° | 61.4° | 1.50" | 0.0" |
| March | 77.4° | 57.1° | 67.2° | 2.15" | 0.0" |
| April | 83.0° | 63.7° | 73.3° | 1.70" | 0.0" |
| May | 88.3° | 70.1° | 79.2° | 3.31" | 0.0" |
| June | 93.3° | 74.6° | 84.0° | 3.03" | 0.0" |
| July | 94.8° | 75.7° | 85.3° | 2.75" | 0.0" |
| August | 96.3° | 76.0° | 86.2° | 3.02" | 0.0" |
| September | 91.9° | 72.4° | 82.1° | 5.02" | 0.0" |
| October | 85.9° | 64.5° | 75.2° | 3.27" | 0.0" |
| November | 76.7° | 56.0° | 66.3° | 2.14" | 0.0" |
| December | 69.8° | 48.9° | 59.4° | 1.67" | 0.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Gardens CDP | CDP | 1.0 mi | — |
| Tierra Verde CDP | CDP | 1.8 mi | — |
| Banquete CDP | CDP | 3.4 mi | — |
| La Paloma-Lost Creek CDP | CDP | 3.9 mi | — |
| North San Pedro CDP | CDP | 4.1 mi | — |
| Robstown city | City | 4.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 78380. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.