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 Moderate-density area
- $58,420
- Median income Below-median income area
- $214,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,390. The poverty rate is 19.2%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $214,200 (13% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,147; 70.4% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Patricio County, so 78336 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 78336
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Aransas Pass, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78336.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
48 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
43 establishments
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 78336?
43.6
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
11.0%
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?
$58,420
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$33,390
Per Capita Income
19.2%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78336 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Aransas Pass, 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)
$58,420 29th percentile higher than 29% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,497housing units
6,497
Total Housing Units
4,846
Occupied Units
1,651
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$214,200
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 78336 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78336
Aransas Pass (78336)
11,949 residents
- 78362
Ingleside (78362)
9,447 residents
- 78390
Taft (78390)
5,616 residents
- 78359 1,944
Gregory (78359)
1,944 residents
- 78358 709
Fulton (78358)
709 residents
- 78335 4
Aransas Pass (78335)
4 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78336 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78336 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78358
Fulton (78358)
$86,250 median income
- 78390
Taft (78390)
$78,367 median income
- 78362
Ingleside (78362)
$71,058 median income
- 78336
Aransas Pass (78336)
$58,420 median income
- 78359
Gregory (78359)
$45,458 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78336, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,949 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 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.
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