Bishop, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78343
Nueces County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,525
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $65,467
- Median income Near-median income area
- $112,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bishop pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78343 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78343 covers 426.9 square miles in Bishop, Nueces County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,525 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78343 reports a modest median household income of $65,467 (13% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,645. The poverty rate is 19.2%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $112,200 (55% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $924; owner occupancy is 83.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nueces County, so 78343 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 78343
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bishop, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78343.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
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 78343, Bishop, 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
4,525
Population
426.9
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78343?
40.5
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
7.0%
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?
$65,467
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$31,645
Per Capita Income
19.2%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78343 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Bishop, 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)
$65,467 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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
1,917housing units
1,917
Total Housing Units
1,528
Occupied Units
389
Vacant Units
2.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$112,200
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$924
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 78343, employing approximately 634 people with a combined annual payroll of $59,179,000.
38
Businesses
634
Employees
$59.2M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 15.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 13.2% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 13.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 10.5% |
| Construction | 3 | 7.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 7.9% |
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 78343 vs 78351 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78351 | Driscoll, TX | 621 | 3.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78343, 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 (4,525 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 78343 in?
ZIP code 78343 (Bishop) 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 78343?
ZIP code 78343 in Bishop, TX has a population of 4,525 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78343?
The median household income in ZIP 78343 is $65,467, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78343?
The median home value in ZIP 78343 is $112,200, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78343?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78343 is White at 53.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 63.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78343?
ZIP code 78343 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 634 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78343?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78343 are: Other services (except public administration) (6), Wholesale trade (5), Retail trade (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78343?
In ZIP code 78343, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.9% 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 78343?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78343 is 28.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78343?
In ZIP code 78343, approximately 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78343?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78343 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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