PlainZIP

Aransas Pass, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78336

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

11,949
94/sq mi
$58,420
Median income
$214,200
Median home value
15.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Aransas Pass pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
94
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78336 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78336 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Aransas Pass, San Patricio County, Texas, home to 11,949 residents across 127.0 square miles, a density of 94 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78336 reports a modest median household income of $58,420 (23% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $33,390. Poverty here runs at 19.2%, with unemployment measured at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $214,200 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $1,147 per month, and 70.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 78336, plus 6 more within San Patricio County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 78336

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Aransas Pass, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78336.

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 78336, Aransas Pass, 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

11,949

Population

127.0

Area (sq mi)

94

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78336?

43.6

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

11.0%

Foreign-Born

White 66.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.3%
Hispanic or Latino 45.1%

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?

$58,420

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$33,390

Per Capita Income

19.2%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

22.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78336 ranks nationally

Aransas Pass, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,420 26th percentile higher than 26% 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 57.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,497

Total Housing Units

4,846

Occupied Units

1,651

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.4%
Renter 29.6%

$214,200

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$1,147

Median Rent

1996

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

-0.6%

YoY Change (2024)

327

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+227%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78336 have decreased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +227% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 247
2021 +11.9% 276
2022 +7.4% 297
2023 +11.0% 329
2024 -0.6% 327

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 235 business establishments in ZIP 78336, employing approximately 2,753 people with a combined annual payroll of $112,048,000.

235

Businesses

2,753

Employees

$112.0M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 48 20.4%
Retail trade 43 18.3%
Construction 24 10.2%
Other services (except public administration) 24 10.2%
Health care and social assistance 20 8.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 7.2%
Finance and insurance 15 6.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 5.5%
Transportation and warehousing 8 3.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 3.0%
Manufacturing 4 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.7%
Wholesale trade 3 1.3%

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 78336 vs 78362 →

ZIP 78336 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 78336 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 78336 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 78336 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
78362 Ingleside, TX 9,447 5.4 mi
78359 Gregory, TX 1,944 6.5 mi
78335 Aransas Pass, TX 4 7.4 mi
78390 Taft, TX 5,616 9.7 mi
78358 Fulton, TX 709 12.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in San Patricio County

78374 standard
Portland, TX
Pop: 16,620
78387 standard
Sinton, TX
Pop: 9,574
78362 standard
Ingleside, TX
Pop: 9,447
78368 standard
Mathis, TX
Pop: 9,227
78390 standard
Taft, TX
Pop: 5,616
78370 standard
Odem, TX
Pop: 4,877

Related Areas

San Patricio County Aransas Pass, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78336 in? ▼
ZIP code 78336 (Aransas Pass) is located in San Patricio County, Texas. San Patricio County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/san-patricio-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78336? ▼
ZIP code 78336 in Aransas Pass, TX has a population of 11,949 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78336? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78336 is $58,420, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78336? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78336 is $214,200, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78336? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78336 is White at 66.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 45.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78336? ▼
ZIP code 78336 has 235 business establishments employing approximately 2,753 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78336? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78336 are: Accommodation and food services (48), Retail trade (43), Construction (24). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78336? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78336 decreased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 227%. 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 78336? ▼
In ZIP code 78336, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.0% 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 78336? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78336 is 22.9 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 78336? ▼
In ZIP code 78336, approximately 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78336? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78336 is 19.2% 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.