ZIP Code 78838 Demographics

Uvalde County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 78838 compared to county averages.

Total Population

105

↓ 99.6% vs county

Median HH Income

—

No county data

Median Home Value

$435,300

↑ +235.1% vs county

Median Age

70.1 yrs

↓ +105.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.0%

↑ 100.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 78838 compares to Uvalde County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income Uvalde $55k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 78838 $435k Uvalde $130k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

23.8%

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

Owner Occupancy

100.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

—

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 78838 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$435,300
Down Payment (20%)$87,060
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$2,763P&I: $2201 | Tax: $435 | Ins: $127
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $1,263/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 78838, sorted by distance.

78881 16.2 mi away uvalde county 78870 17.3 mi away uvalde county 78850 30.4 mi away medina county

About Uvalde County

Uvalde County is located in Texas and has a total population of 24,833. The county's median household income is $55,000 and median home value is $129,900. ZIP code 78838 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Uvalde 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.