Lytle, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78052
Atascosa County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,388
- 65/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,429
- Median income Near-median income area
- $200,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lytle pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 65
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78052 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78052 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lytle, Atascosa County, Texas, home to 6,388 residents across 98.1 square miles, a density of 65 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78052 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,429 (5% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,137. The poverty rate is 13.7%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $200,400 (19% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,214; owner occupancy is 87.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Atascosa County, so 78052 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 78052
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lytle, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78052.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 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 78052, Lytle, 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
6,388
Population
98.1
Area (sq mi)
65
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78052?
39.7
Median Age
44.8%
Male
55.2%
Female
12.8%
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?
$71,429
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$33,137
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
37.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78052 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Lytle, 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)
$71,429 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
2,560housing units
2,560
Total Housing Units
2,250
Occupied Units
310
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$200,400
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,214
Median Rent
1997
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 135 business establishments in ZIP 78052, employing approximately 1,677 people with a combined annual payroll of $52,715,000.
135
Businesses
1,677
Employees
$52.7M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 17.0% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 16.3% |
| Construction | 16 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 11.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 11.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.2% |
| Information | 3 | 2.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 78052 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78065
Poteet (78065)
10,831 residents
- 78002
Atascosa (78002)
8,255 residents
- 78252
San Antonio (78252)
7,372 residents
- 78052
Lytle (78052)
6,388 residents
- 78059
Natalia (78059)
5,387 residents
- 78069
Somerset (78069)
5,137 residents
- 78039 1,657
La Coste (78039)
1,657 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78052 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78052 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78039
La Coste (78039)
$96,250 median income
- 78252
San Antonio (78252)
$85,518 median income
- 78069
Somerset (78069)
$75,625 median income
- 78059
Natalia (78059)
$74,940 median income
- 78052
Lytle (78052)
$71,429 median income
- 78002
Atascosa (78002)
$66,744 median income
- 78065
Poteet (78065)
$57,200 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78052 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78052, 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 (6,388 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 78052 in?
ZIP code 78052 (Lytle) is located in Atascosa County, Texas. Atascosa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/atascosa-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78052?
ZIP code 78052 in Lytle, TX has a population of 6,388 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78052?
The median household income in ZIP 78052 is $71,429, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78052?
The median home value in ZIP 78052 is $200,400, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78052?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78052 is White at 50.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 68.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78052?
ZIP code 78052 has 135 business establishments employing approximately 1,677 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78052?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78052 are: Other services (except public administration) (23), Retail trade (22), Construction (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78052?
In ZIP code 78052, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 78052?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78052 is 37.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78052?
In ZIP code 78052, approximately 87.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78052?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78052 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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