| ZIP Code | 78009 |
|---|---|
| City | Castroville |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Medina County |
| Area Code | 830 |
| Elevation | 761 ft |
| Latitude | 29.367585 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -98.889807 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48325 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.04 |
| Below Poverty | 8.3% ▼ 17% below avg |
| College Grads | 44.0% ▲ 14% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 72 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,322 (22.2%) |
| Some College | 1,164 (19.5%) |
| Associates | 782 (13.1%) |
| Bachelors | 760 (12.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,865 (31.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $102,724 ▲ 35% above avg ↑ 75% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $335,200 ▲ 20% above avg ↑ 104% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,212/mo ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,470 |
| Vacant Units | 373 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.04 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,470 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 373 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.04 |
ZIP code 78009 is located in Castroville, Texas, within Medina County. With a population of 9,494, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41 years. Economically, 78009 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $102,724 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 78009 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $335,200 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,212 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 104% since 2019.
The population of 78009 is majority Hispanic (51.75%). Residents are well-educated — 44.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.3%. Household income has grown by 75% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 78009 stands at 4.6%, which is near the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 78009 in Castroville, TX is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,494 residents, a median household income of $102,724, and a median home value of $335,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.