Encinal, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78019

La Salle County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,855
1/sq mi
$50,992
Median income
$81,900
Median home value
14.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Encinal pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78019 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78019 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2650.0 square miles in Encinal, La Salle County, Texas. The area is home to 1,855 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 78019 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78019 sits at $50,992 (33% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $21,059. The poverty rate stands at 17.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $81,900 (67% below the state average) with median rent at $814 per month, and 85.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78019 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 78019 sits relative to Texas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78019, Encinal, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,855

Population

2650.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78019?

38.4

Median Age

54.7%

Male

45.3%

Female

9.5%

Foreign-Born

White 28.9%
African American 5.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 47.5%
Hispanic or Latino 72.2%

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?

$50,992

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$21,059

Per Capita Income

17.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 78019 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$50,992 15th percentile higher than 15% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 41.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

643

Total Housing Units

522

Occupied Units

121

Vacant Units

3.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.8%
Renter 14.2%

$81,900

Median Home Value

-67% vs state

$814

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 78019, employing approximately 486 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,278,000.

17

Businesses

486

Employees

$16.3M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 35.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78019 in?
ZIP code 78019 (Encinal) is located in La Salle County, Texas. La Salle County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/la-salle-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78019?
ZIP code 78019 in Encinal, TX has a population of 1,855 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78019?
The median household income in ZIP 78019 is $50,992, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78019?
The median home value in ZIP 78019 is $81,900, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78019?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78019 is Two or More Ethnicities at 47.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 72.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78019?
ZIP code 78019 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 486 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78019?
In ZIP code 78019, 41.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.0% 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 78019?
In ZIP code 78019, approximately 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78019?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78019 is 17.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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