ZIP Code 78022

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George West · Live Oak County · Texas

Population
4,627

4/sq mi

Median income
$55,895

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$171,100

▼ 38% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.9%

Median age 37.8

Land area
1128.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 78022 in George West, Texas has a population of 4,627. The median household income is $55,895, which is 27% below the national average. Median home value is $171,100, 38% below the US average. 13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 78022 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1128.5 square miles in George West, Live Oak County, Texas. The area is home to 4,627 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 78022 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78022 sits at $55,895 (26% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $24,097. The poverty rate stands at 17.5% and the unemployment rate at 7.4%. On housing, the median home value is $171,100 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $864 per month, and 71.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78022 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 78022 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 78022

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78022.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 78022, George West, 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

4,627

Population

1128.5

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78022?

37.8

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

7.6%

Foreign-Born

White 73.0%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.3%
Hispanic or Latino 50.7%

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?

$55,895

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$24,097

Per Capita Income

17.5%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 43.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,245

Total Housing Units

1,746

Occupied Units

499

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.0%
Renter 29.0%

$171,100

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$864

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 126 business establishments in ZIP 78022, employing approximately 1,198 people with a combined annual payroll of $76,512,000.

126

Businesses

1,198

Employees

$76.5M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 22 17.5%
Accommodation and food services 17 13.5%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 11 8.7%
Construction 11 8.7%
Other services (except public administration) 11 8.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 7.9%
Transportation and warehousing 9 7.1%
Wholesale trade 7 5.6%
Finance and insurance 7 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 5.6%
Health care and social assistance 5 4.0%

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 78022 in?
ZIP code 78022 (George West) is located in Live Oak County, Texas. Live Oak County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/live-oak-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78022?
ZIP code 78022 in George West, TX has a population of 4,627 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78022?
The median household income in ZIP 78022 is $55,895, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78022?
The median home value in ZIP 78022 is $171,100, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78022?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78022 is White at 73.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 50.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78022?
ZIP code 78022 has 126 business establishments employing approximately 1,198 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78022?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78022 are: Retail trade (22), Accommodation and food services (17), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78022?
In ZIP code 78022, 43.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.9% 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 78022?
In ZIP code 78022, approximately 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78022?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78022 is 17.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for George West, TX

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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