ZIP Code 78056

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Mico · Medina County · Texas

Population
1,917

7/sq mi

Median income
$119,946

▲ 57% vs US

higher than 90% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$553,500

▲ 99% vs US

higher than 89% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
35.7%

Median age 49.9

Land area
262.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 78056 in Mico, Texas has a population of 1,917. The median household income is $119,946, which is 57% above the national average. Median home value is $553,500, 99% above the US average. 35.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 78056 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 262.6 square miles in Mico, Medina County, Texas. The area is home to 1,917 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 78056 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78056 sits at $119,946 (59% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $54,067. The poverty rate stands at 0.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.6%. On housing, the median home value is $553,500 (124% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 94.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78056 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Medina County, so you can benchmark 78056 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 78056

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78056.

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 78056, Mico, 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

1,917

Population

262.6

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78056?

49.9

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

8.6%

Foreign-Born

White 66.7%
African American 1.3%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.0%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%

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?

$119,946

Median Household Income

+59% vs state

$54,067

Per Capita Income

0.4%

Poverty Rate

0.6%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,048

Total Housing Units

941

Occupied Units

107

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.6%
Renter 5.4%

$553,500

Median Home Value

+124% vs state

2006

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 78056, employing approximately 157 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,857,000.

30

Businesses

157

Employees

$7.9M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 26.7%
Manufacturing 3 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 10.0%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 78056 vs 78066 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
78066 Rio Medina, TX 591 4.7 mi
78253 San Antonio, TX 29,007 9.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78056 in?
ZIP code 78056 (Mico) is located in Medina County, Texas. Medina County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/medina-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78056?
ZIP code 78056 in Mico, TX has a population of 1,917 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78056?
The median household income in ZIP 78056 is $119,946, which is 57% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78056?
The median home value in ZIP 78056 is $553,500, which is 99% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78056?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78056 is White at 66.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78056?
ZIP code 78056 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 157 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78056?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78056 are: Construction (8), Manufacturing (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78056?
In ZIP code 78056, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.7% 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 78056?
In ZIP code 78056, approximately 94.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78056?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78056 is 0.4% 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 Mico, 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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