Freer, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78357

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

3,161
4/sq mi
$68,000
Median income
$137,500
Median home value
9.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Freer pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78357 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78357 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 790.3 square miles in Freer, Duval County, Texas. The area is home to 3,161 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 78357 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78357 sits at $68,000 (10% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $31,575. The poverty rate stands at 19.7% and the unemployment rate at 11.7%. On housing, the median home value is $137,500 (44% below the state average) with median rent at $739 per month, and 75.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78357 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 78357 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 78357

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78357.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78357, Freer, 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

3,161

Population

790.3

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78357?

32.0

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 46.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 47.4%
Hispanic or Latino 81.4%

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?

$68,000

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$31,575

Per Capita Income

19.7%

Poverty Rate

11.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 78357 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,000 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,342

Total Housing Units

1,028

Occupied Units

314

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.8%
Renter 24.2%

$137,500

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$739

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 71 business establishments in ZIP 78357, employing approximately 1,338 people with a combined annual payroll of $60,789,000.

71

Businesses

1,338

Employees

$60.8M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 15 21.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 12 16.9%
Accommodation and food services 11 15.5%
Construction 6 8.4%
Wholesale trade 6 8.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 5.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 4.2%
Health care and social assistance 3 4.2%
Other services (except public administration) 3 4.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78357 in?
ZIP code 78357 (Freer) is located in Duval County, Texas. Duval County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/duval-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78357?
ZIP code 78357 in Freer, TX has a population of 3,161 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78357?
The median household income in ZIP 78357 is $68,000, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78357?
The median home value in ZIP 78357 is $137,500, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78357?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78357 is Two or More Ethnicities at 47.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 81.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78357?
ZIP code 78357 has 71 business establishments employing approximately 1,338 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78357?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78357 are: Retail trade (15), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (12), Accommodation and food services (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78357?
In ZIP code 78357, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78357?
In ZIP code 78357, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78357?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78357 is 19.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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