ZIP Code 78962 Demographics

Colorado County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 78962 compared to county averages.

Total Population

5,202

↓ 74.7% vs county

Median HH Income

$71,755

↑ +13.3% vs county

Median Home Value

$222,200

↑ +28.5% vs county

Median Age

45.5 yrs

↓ +5.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

7.8%

↓ +36.8% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 78962 compares to Colorado County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 78962 $72k Colorado $63k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 78962 $222k Colorado $173k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

17.2%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

84.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$539

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 78962 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$222,200
Down Payment (20%)$44,440
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,411P&I: $1124 | Tax: $222 | Ins: $65
Rent (Local Median)
$539
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $872/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 78962, sorted by distance.

78951 7.1 mi away colorado county 78938 10.6 mi away fayette county 78956 12.2 mi away fayette county

About Colorado County

Colorado County is located in Texas and has a total population of 20,582. The county's median household income is $63,352 and median home value is $172,900. ZIP code 78962 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Colorado County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.