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 Low-density area
- $60,247
- Median income Below-median income area
- $103,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,911. The poverty rate is 25.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $103,400 (58% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $983; owner occupancy is 56.0%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Frio County, so 78061 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 78061
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pearsall, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78061.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
31 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
14 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 78061?
32.0
Median Age
57.9%
Male
42.1%
Female
10.5%
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?
$60,247
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$22,911
Per Capita Income
25.5%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 78061 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Pearsall, 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)
$60,247 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,662housing units
3,662
Total Housing Units
3,195
Occupied Units
467
Vacant Units
3.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$103,400
Median Home Value
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78061, 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 (11,031 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 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.
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