| ZIP Code | 78374 |
|---|---|
| City | Portland |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | San Patricio County |
| Area Code | 361 |
| Elevation | 29 ft |
| Latitude | 27.885392 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -97.300174 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48409 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.76 |
| Below Poverty | 8.6% ▼ 14% below avg |
| College Grads | 34.6% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 43% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 76 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,688 (29.8%) |
| Some College | 1,971 (15.9%) |
| Associates | 2,369 (19.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,101 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,181 (25.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $81,580 ≈ Avg ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $225,800 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,492/mo ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,426 |
| Vacant Units | 1,149 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,426 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,149 |
| Owner Occupied | 63.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 36.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
ZIP code 78374 is located in Portland, Texas, within San Patricio County. With a population of 20,152, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.6 years. Economically, 78374 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $81,580 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 78374 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $225,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,492 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 63.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 78374 is majority White (50.73%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.6%. Household income has grown by 4% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 78374 stands at 2.8%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 78374 in Portland, TX is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 20,152 residents, a median household income of $81,580, and a median home value of $225,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.