Tuleta, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78162
Bee County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 375
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $138,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 36.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tuleta pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78162 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78162 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tuleta, Bee County, Texas, home to just 375 residents across 81.5 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 78162, but per-capita income is $39,561. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 0.0% and unemployment is 0.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $138,300 (44% below the average Texas ZIP); owner occupancy is 79.4%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bee County, so 78162 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 →
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 78162, Tuleta, 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
375
Population
81.5
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78162?
44.2
Median Age
45.9%
Male
54.1%
Female
0.0%
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?
$39,561
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
141housing units
141
Total Housing Units
102
Occupied Units
39
Vacant Units
3.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$138,300
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 78162, employing approximately 42 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,057,000.
9
Businesses
42
Employees
$2.1M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 33.3% |
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 78162 vs 78146 →
ZIP 78162 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78119
Kenedy (78119)
7,680 residents
- 78146 771
Pettus (78146)
771 residents
- 78162 375
Tuleta (78162)
375 residents
- 78104 175
Beeville (78104)
175 residents
- 78142 119
Normanna (78142)
119 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78162 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 78162 in?
ZIP code 78162 (Tuleta) 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 78162?
ZIP code 78162 in Tuleta, TX has a population of 375 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78162?
The median home value in ZIP 78162 is $138,300, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78162?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78162 is White at 62.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78162?
ZIP code 78162 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 42 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78162?
In ZIP code 78162, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.9% 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 78162?
In ZIP code 78162, approximately 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
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