ZIP Code 78022
standardSource:
George West · Live Oak County · Texas
- Population
- 4,627
- Median income
- $55,895
- Median home value
- $171,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 13.9%
- Land area
- 1128.5 sq mi
4/sq mi
▼ 27% vs US
higher than 22% of US ZIPs
▼ 38% vs US
higher than 35% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.8
Chicago
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78022?
37.8
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
7.6%
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?
$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?
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
$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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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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