ZIP Code 78362 Demographics

San Patricio County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 78362 compared to county averages.

Total Population

10,737

↓ 84.4% vs county

Median HH Income

$75,384

↑ +18.1% vs county

Median Home Value

$172,800

↑ +5.4% vs county

Median Age

37.9 yrs

↓ +5.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

2.0%

↑ 54.1% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 78362 compares to San Patricio County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 78362 $75k San Patricio $64k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 78362 $173k San Patricio $164k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

12.6%

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

Owner Occupancy

69.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,271

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 78362 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$172,800
Down Payment (20%)$34,560
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,097P&I: $874 | Tax: $173 | Ins: $50
Rent (Local Median)
$1,271
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $174/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 78362, sorted by distance.

78336 5.4 mi away san patricio county 78359 6.5 mi away san patricio county 78374 11.0 mi away san patricio county 78390 12.0 mi away san patricio county 78358 16.9 mi away aransas county 78340 17.9 mi away refugio county 78387 26.1 mi away san patricio county 78352 29.9 mi away san patricio county

About San Patricio County

San Patricio County is located in Texas and has a total population of 68,942. The county's median household income is $63,842 and median home value is $163,900. ZIP code 78362 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in San Patricio 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.