ZIP Code 78336
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Aransas Pass · San Patricio County · Texas
- Population
- 11,949
- Median income
- $58,420
- Median home value
- $214,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 15.0%
- Land area
- 127.0 sq mi
94/sq mi
▼ 23% vs US
higher than 26% of US ZIPs
▼ 23% vs US
higher than 48% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.6
Chicago
ZIP code 78336 in Aransas Pass, Texas has a population of 11,949. The median household income is $58,420, which is 23% below the national average. Median home value is $214,200, 23% below the US average. 15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78336 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 127.0 square miles in Aransas Pass, San Patricio County, Texas. The area is home to 11,949 residents, producing a population density of 94 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 78336 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78336 sits at $58,420 (23% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $33,390. The poverty rate stands at 19.2% and the unemployment rate 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, a direct signal of whether 78336 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing San Patricio County, so you can benchmark 78336 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 78336
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$33,390
Per Capita Income
19.2%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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