ZIP Code 78072

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Tilden · McMullen County · Texas

Population
505

0/sq mi

Median income
$37,198

▼ 51% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$82,200

▼ 70% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.2%

Median age 37.3

Land area
2525.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 78072 in Tilden, Texas has a population of 505. The median household income is $37,198, which is 51% below the national average. Median home value is $82,200, 70% below the US average. 24.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 78072 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2525.0 square miles in Tilden, McMullen County, Texas. The area is home to 505 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 78072 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78072 sits at $37,198 (51% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $24,484. The poverty rate stands at 16.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $82,200 (67% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 80.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78072 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 78072 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 78072

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78072.

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 78072, Tilden, 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

505

Population

2525.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78072?

37.3

Median Age

40.4%

Male

59.6%

Female

7.2%

Foreign-Born

White 33.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 60.3%
Hispanic or Latino 73.7%

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?

$37,198

Median Household Income

-51% vs state

$24,484

Per Capita Income

16.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.2%

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

What does housing look like?

219

Total Housing Units

141

Occupied Units

78

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.9%
Renter 19.1%

$82,200

Median Home Value

-67% vs state

1968

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 78072, employing approximately 312 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,096,000.

33

Businesses

312

Employees

$20.1M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 8 24.2%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 12.1%
Wholesale trade 4 12.1%
Retail trade 4 12.1%
Accommodation and food services 3 9.1%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78072 in?
ZIP code 78072 (Tilden) is located in McMullen County, Texas. McMullen County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mcmullen-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78072?
ZIP code 78072 in Tilden, TX has a population of 505 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78072?
The median household income in ZIP 78072 is $37,198, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78072?
The median home value in ZIP 78072 is $82,200, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78072?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78072 is Two or More Ethnicities at 60.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 73.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78072?
ZIP code 78072 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 312 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78072?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78072 are: Transportation and warehousing (8), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (4), Wholesale trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78072?
In ZIP code 78072, 67.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.2% 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 78072?
In ZIP code 78072, approximately 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78072?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78072 is 16.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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