| ZIP Code | 78884 |
|---|---|
| City | Utopia |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Uvalde County |
| Area Code | 830 |
| Elevation | 1,738 ft |
| Latitude | 29.636597 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -99.506534 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.2 yrs ↓ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.93 |
| Below Poverty | 4.1% ▼ 59% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.7% ▲ 13% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 17 (2.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 140 (22.8%) |
| Some College | 77 (12.5%) |
| Associates | 112 (18.2%) |
| Bachelors | 44 (7.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 225 (36.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $82,292 ▲ 8% above avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $345,900 ▲ 24% above avg ↑ 84% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $819/mo |
| Total Units | 621 |
| Vacant Units | 268 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.93 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 621 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 268 |
| Owner Occupied | 68.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.93 |
ZIP code 78884 is located in Utopia, Texas, within Uvalde County. With a population of 1,033, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.2 years. Economically, 78884 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $82,292 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 78884 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $345,900 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $819 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 68.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 84% since 2019.
The population of 78884 is primarily White (87.42%). Residents are well-educated — 43.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.1%. Household income has grown by 44% since 2019.
About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 78884 in Utopia, TX is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,033 residents, a median household income of $82,292, and a median home value of $345,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.