| ZIP Code | 78371 |
|---|---|
| City | Oilton |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Webb County |
| Area Code | 361 |
| Elevation | 850 ft |
| Latitude | 27.512602 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -99.073571 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48479 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 58.5 yrs ↑ 38% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.04 |
| Below Poverty | 16.7% ▲ 67% above avg |
| College Grads | 30.2% ▼ 22% below avg |
| Unemployment | 14.0% ▲ 185% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 16 (30.2%) |
| Some College | 9 (17%) |
| Associates | 12 (22.6%) |
| Bachelors | 11 (20.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5 (9.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $39,250 ▼ 49% below avg ↓ 39% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 116 |
| Vacant Units | 63 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.04 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 116 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 63 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.04 |
ZIP code 78371 is located in Oilton, Texas, within Webb County. With a population of 108, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 58.5 years. Economically, 78371 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $39,250 is below the national average.
The population of 78371 is primarily Hispanic (97.22%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.7%. Household income has declined by 39% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 78371 stands at 14.0%, which is more than double the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 59%.
Overall, ZIP code 78371 in Oilton, TX is characterized as lower-income, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.