Dilley, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78017
Frio County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,787
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $59,808
- Median income Below-median income area
- $103,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dilley pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78017 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78017 covers 957.4 square miles in Dilley, Frio County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,787 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78017 reports a modest median household income of $59,808 (21% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,725. The poverty rate is 15.9%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $103,100 (58% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,258; owner occupancy is 64.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Texas and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 78017.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 78017
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dilley, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78017.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78017, Dilley, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,787
Population
957.4
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78017?
35.2
Median Age
68.7%
Male
31.3%
Female
7.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$59,808
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$19,725
Per Capita Income
15.9%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 78017 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Dilley, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$59,808 31st percentile higher than 31% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,640housing units
1,640
Total Housing Units
1,430
Occupied Units
210
Vacant Units
2.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$103,100
Median Home Value
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$1,258
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 101 business establishments in ZIP 78017, employing approximately 2,230 people with a combined annual payroll of $135,729,000.
101
Businesses
2,230
Employees
$135.7M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 15 | 14.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 12.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 9 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 8.9% |
| Construction | 8 | 7.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 7.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 7.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 5.0% |
| Utilities | 3 | 3.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78017, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,787 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 78017 in?
ZIP code 78017 (Dilley) is located in Frio County, Texas. Frio County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/frio-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78017?
ZIP code 78017 in Dilley, TX has a population of 4,787 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78017?
The median household income in ZIP 78017 is $59,808, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78017?
The median home value in ZIP 78017 is $103,100, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78017?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78017 is Two or More Ethnicities at 37.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 70.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78017?
ZIP code 78017 has 101 business establishments employing approximately 2,230 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78017?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78017 are: Retail trade (15), Accommodation and food services (13), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (9). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78017?
In ZIP code 78017, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78017?
In ZIP code 78017, approximately 64.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78017?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78017 is 15.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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