ZIP Code 78355

ZIP code 78355 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 885.1 square miles in Falfurrias, Brooks County, Texas. The area is home to 7,081 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 78355 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78355 sits at $48,828 (35% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $32,168. The poverty rate stands at 17.9% and the unemployment rate at 19.1%. On housing, the median home value is $82,400 (67% below the state average) with median rent at $712 per month, and 53.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78355 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 78355 sits relative to Texas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →