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Beeville, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78102

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

27,593
23/sq mi
$58,939
Median income
$111,000
Median home value
13.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Beeville pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78102 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78102 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Beeville, Bee County, Texas, with 27,593 residents across 1215.6 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78102 reports a modest median household income of $58,939 (22% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $23,219. Local economic indicators show a 19.3% poverty rate alongside 5.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $111,000 (55% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,078 monthly, and 69.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 78102 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Bee County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 78102

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beeville, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78102.

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 78102, Beeville, 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

27,593

Population

1215.6

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 78102?

35.7

Median Age

64.7%

Male

35.3%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 42.4%
African American 8.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 39.2%
Hispanic or Latino 61.6%

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

How ZIP 78102 ranks nationally

Beeville, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,939 27th percentile higher than 27% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 53.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.7%

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

Owner 69.7%
Renter 30.3%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 78102 vs 78104 →

ZIP 78102 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78102 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
78104 Beeville, TX 175 8.7 mi
78142 Normanna, TX 119 11.1 mi
78107 Berclair, TX 360 13.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bee County

78389 standard
Skidmore, TX
Pop: 1,541
78146 standard
Pettus, TX
Pop: 771
78162 standard
Tuleta, TX
Pop: 375
78391 standard
Tynan, TX
Pop: 325
78104 standard
Beeville, TX
Pop: 175
78142 standard
Normanna, TX
Pop: 119

Related Areas

Bee County Beeville, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78102 in? ▼
ZIP code 78102 (Beeville) is located in Bee County, Texas. Bee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bee-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78102? ▼
ZIP code 78102 in Beeville, TX has a population of 27,593 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78102? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78102 is $58,939, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78102? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78102 is $111,000, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78102? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78102 is White at 42.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 61.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78102? ▼
ZIP code 78102 has 394 business establishments employing approximately 5,100 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78102? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78102 are: Health care and social assistance (61), Retail trade (56), Accommodation and food services (54). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78102? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78102 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 186%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78102? ▼
In ZIP code 78102, 53.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 78102? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78102 is 21.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78102? ▼
In ZIP code 78102, approximately 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78102? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78102 is 19.3% 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.