ZIP Code 78870 Demographics

Uvalde County, Texas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 78870 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,302

↓ 94.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$70,411

↑ +28.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$163,700

↑ +26.0% vs county

Median Age

39.7 yrs

↓ +16.1% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.8%

↓ +18.1% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 78870 compares to Uvalde County and Texas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 78870 $70k Uvalde $55k Texas $73k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 78870 $164k Uvalde $130k Texas $238k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

18.6%

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

Owner Occupancy

81.9%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$820

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 78870 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$163,700
Down Payment (20%)$32,740
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,040P&I: $828 | Tax: $164 | Ins: $48
Rent (Local Median)
$820
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $220/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 78870, sorted by distance.

78881 8.5 mi away uvalde county 78838 17.3 mi away uvalde county 78886 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 78870 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.