Agua Dulce, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78330
Nueces County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 878
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,536
- Median income Below-median income area
- $101,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Agua Dulce pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78330 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78330 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Agua Dulce, Nueces County, Texas, home to just 878 residents across 45.3 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78330 reports a modest median household income of $50,536 (33% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,295. The poverty rate is 5.1%, with unemployment at 9.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $101,000 (59% below the average Texas ZIP); owner occupancy is 89.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nueces County, so 78330 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 78330
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Agua Dulce, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78330.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
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 78330, Agua Dulce, 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
878
Population
45.3
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78330?
43.1
Median Age
53.8%
Male
46.2%
Female
7.7%
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?
$50,536
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$30,295
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 78330 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Agua Dulce, 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)
$50,536 15th percentile higher than 15% 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
174housing units
174
Total Housing Units
119
Occupied Units
55
Vacant Units
2.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$101,000
Median Home Value
-59% vs state ZIP avg
1958
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 78330, employing approximately 106 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,312,000.
13
Businesses
106
Employees
$8.3M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 30.8% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 23.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 23.1% |
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 78330 vs 78339 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78339 | Banquete, TX | 632 | 8.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78330, 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 78330 in?
ZIP code 78330 (Agua Dulce) is located in Nueces County, Texas. Nueces County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nueces-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78330?
ZIP code 78330 in Agua Dulce, TX has a population of 878 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78330?
The median household income in ZIP 78330 is $50,536, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78330?
The median home value in ZIP 78330 is $101,000, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78330?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78330 is Two or More Ethnicities at 57.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 75.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78330?
ZIP code 78330 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 106 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78330?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78330 are: Other services (except public administration) (4), Retail trade (3), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78330?
In ZIP code 78330, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% 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 78330?
In ZIP code 78330, approximately 89.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78330?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78330 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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