Tilden, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78072
McMullen County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 505
- 0/sq mi Low-density area
- $37,198
- Median income Below-median income area
- $82,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tilden pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 5th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 0
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78072 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78072 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tilden, McMullen County, Texas, home to just 505 residents across 2525.0 square miles, a density of 0 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78072 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,198 (51% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,484. The poverty rate is 16.4%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $82,200 (67% below the average Texas ZIP); owner occupancy is 80.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Texas and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 78072.
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 78072
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tilden, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78072.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
8 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food services
3 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 78072, Tilden, 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
505
Population
2525.0
Area (sq mi)
0
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78072?
37.3
Median Age
40.4%
Male
59.6%
Female
7.2%
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?
$37,198
Median Household Income
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$24,484
Per Capita Income
16.4%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 78072 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Tilden, 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)
$37,198 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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
219housing units
219
Total Housing Units
141
Occupied Units
78
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$82,200
Median Home Value
-67% vs state ZIP avg
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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78072, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 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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