| ZIP Code | 78547 |
|---|---|
| City | Garciasville |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Starr County |
| Area Code | 956 |
| Elevation | 284 ft |
| Latitude | 26.304187 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -98.696403 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48427 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 22.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.02 |
| Below Poverty | 49.3% ▲ 393% above avg |
| College Grads | 100.0% ▲ 158% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 137 (62.6%) |
| Bachelors | 41 (18.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 41 (18.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $11,114 ▼ 85% below avg |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 194 |
| Vacant Units | 62 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.02 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 194 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 62 |
| Owner Occupied | 62.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 37.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.02 |
ZIP code 78547 is located in Garciasville, Texas, within Starr County. With a population of 398, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 22.3 years. Economically, 78547 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $11,114 is well below the national average.
The population of 78547 is primarily Hispanic (100.00%). Residents are highly educated — 100.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 49.3%.
About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 53%.
Overall, ZIP code 78547 in Garciasville, TX is characterized as lower-income, highly educated, a young community, and predominantly owner-occupied.