PlainZIP

Pearsall, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78061

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

11,031
8/sq mi
$60,247
Median income
$103,400
Median home value
10.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pearsall pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78061 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78061 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pearsall, Frio County, Texas, home to 11,031 residents across 1432.6 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78061 reports a modest median household income of $60,247 (20% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $22,911. 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.9%. Housing costs here run $103,400 for a typical home value (58% below the state average), with rent averaging $983 a month; 56.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 3 more sharing Frio County, letting you compare 78061 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 78061

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pearsall, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78061.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78061, Pearsall, 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

11,031

Population

1432.6

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 78061?

32.0

Median Age

57.9%

Male

42.1%

Female

10.5%

Foreign-Born

White 28.6%
African American 3.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 48.6%
Hispanic or Latino 86.9%

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?

$60,247

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$22,911

Per Capita Income

25.5%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 78061 ranks nationally

Pearsall, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,247 29th percentile higher than 29% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 49.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.1%

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

What does housing look like?

3,662

Total Housing Units

3,195

Occupied Units

467

Vacant Units

3.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.0%
Renter 44.0%

$103,400

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$983

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 174 business establishments in ZIP 78061, employing approximately 2,722 people with a combined annual payroll of $131,772,000.

174

Businesses

2,722

Employees

$131.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 31 17.8%
Retail trade 30 17.2%
Health care and social assistance 18 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 15 8.6%
Transportation and warehousing 14 8.1%
Finance and insurance 13 7.5%
Wholesale trade 10 5.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 9 5.2%
Construction 9 5.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 4.0%
Information 5 2.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 1.7%

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 78061 vs 78057 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
78057 Moore, TX 871 13.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Frio County

78017 standard
Dilley, TX
Pop: 4,787
78057 standard
Moore, TX
Pop: 871
78005 standard
Bigfoot, TX
Pop: 817

Related Areas

Frio County Pearsall, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78061 in? ▼
ZIP code 78061 (Pearsall) is located in Frio County, Texas. Frio County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/frio-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78061? ▼
ZIP code 78061 in Pearsall, TX has a population of 11,031 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78061? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78061 is $60,247, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78061? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78061 is $103,400, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78061? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78061 is Two or More Ethnicities at 48.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 86.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78061? ▼
ZIP code 78061 has 174 business establishments employing approximately 2,722 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78061? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78061 are: Accommodation and food services (31), Retail trade (30), Health care and social assistance (18). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78061? ▼
In ZIP code 78061, 49.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.1% 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 78061? ▼
In ZIP code 78061, approximately 56.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78061? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78061 is 25.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.