| ZIP Code | 78840 |
|---|---|
| City | Del Rio |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Val Verde County |
| Area Code | 432/830 |
| Elevation | 1,566 ft |
| Latitude | 29.729784 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -100.926008 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48465 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.75 |
| Below Poverty | 17.8% ▲ 78% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.6% ▼ 13% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,012 (8.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,979 (29%) |
| Some College | 4,139 (17.2%) |
| Associates | 2,858 (11.9%) |
| Bachelors | 2,225 (9.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,880 (24.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,608 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $151,500 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $957/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 18,438 |
| Vacant Units | 1,862 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 18,438 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,862 |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
ZIP code 78840 is located in Del Rio, Texas, within Val Verde County. With a population of 47,053, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.4 years. Economically, 78840 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,608 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 78840 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $151,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $957 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 66.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 78840 is primarily Hispanic (81.76%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.8%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 78840 stands at 4.6%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 78840 in Del Rio, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 47,053 residents, a median household income of $59,608, and a median home value of $151,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.