ZIP Code 78102
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Beeville · Bee County · Texas
- Population
- 27,593
- Median income
- $58,939
- Median home value
- $111,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 13.7%
- Land area
- 1215.6 sq mi
23/sq mi
▼ 23% vs US
higher than 27% of US ZIPs
▼ 60% vs US
higher than 13% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.7
Chicago
ZIP code 78102 in Beeville, Texas has a population of 27,593. The median household income is $58,939, which is 23% below the national average. Median home value is $111,000, 60% below the US average. 13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78102 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1215.6 square miles in Beeville, Bee County, Texas. The area is home to 27,593 residents, producing a population density of 23 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 78102 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78102 sits at $58,939 (22% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $23,219. The poverty rate stands at 19.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $111,000 (55% below the state average) with median rent at $1,078 per month, and 69.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78102 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bee County, so you can benchmark 78102 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 78102
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78102.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
61 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
56 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
54 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
40 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
37 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78102, Beeville, 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
27,593
Population
1215.6
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78102?
35.7
Median Age
64.7%
Male
35.3%
Female
4.8%
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?
$58,939
Median Household Income
-22% vs state
$23,219
Per Capita Income
19.3%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
8,935
Total Housing Units
7,455
Occupied Units
1,480
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$111,000
Median Home Value
-55% vs state
$1,078
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+1.1%
YoY Change (2024)
286
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+186%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78102 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +186% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.8% | 228 |
| 2021 | +7.2% | 244 |
| 2022 | +6.9% | 261 |
| 2023 | +8.5% | 283 |
| 2024 | +1.1% | 286 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 394 business establishments in ZIP 78102, employing approximately 5,100 people with a combined annual payroll of $179,107,000.
394
Businesses
5,100
Employees
$179.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 61 | 15.5% |
| Retail trade | 56 | 14.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 54 | 13.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 10.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 37 | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 30 | 7.6% |
| Construction | 25 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 5.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 2.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 2.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 9 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 2.3% |
| Information | 9 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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