| ZIP Code | 78368 |
|---|---|
| City | Mathis |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | San Patricio County |
| Area Code | 361 |
| Elevation | 100 ft |
| Latitude | 28.113668 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -97.801551 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48409 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 23.0% ▲ 130% above avg |
| College Grads | 24.2% ▼ 38% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.6% ▲ 34% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 307 (5.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,804 (32.3%) |
| Some College | 1,031 (18.5%) |
| Associates | 1,085 (19.5%) |
| Bachelors | 586 (10.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 764 (13.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $41,286 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $87,300 ▼ 69% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $806/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,992 |
| Vacant Units | 1,225 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,992 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,225 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
ZIP code 78368 is located in Mathis, Texas, within San Patricio County. With a population of 9,474, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.1 years. Economically, 78368 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $41,286 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 78368 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $87,300 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $806 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 78368 is majority Hispanic (60.75%). Residents are less-educated — 24.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 23.0%. Household income has grown by 2% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 78368 stands at 6.6%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 78368 in Mathis, TX is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,474 residents, a median household income of $41,286, and a median home value of $87,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.