ZIP Code 78362
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Ingleside · San Patricio County · Texas
- Population
- 9,447
- Median income
- $71,058
- Median home value
- $191,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.0%
- Land area
- 49.2 sq mi
192/sq mi
▼ 7% vs US
higher than 48% of US ZIPs
▼ 31% vs US
higher than 41% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.9
Chicago
ZIP code 78362 in Ingleside, Texas has a population of 9,447. The median household income is $71,058, which is 7% below the national average. Median home value is $191,200, 31% below the US average. 21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78362 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 49.2 square miles in Ingleside, San Patricio County, Texas. The area is home to 9,447 residents, producing a population density of 192 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 78362 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78362 sits at $71,058 (6% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $36,382. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $191,200 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $1,297 per month, and 66.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78362 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing San Patricio County, so you can benchmark 78362 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 78362
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78362.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 10
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 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 78362, Ingleside, 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
9,447
Population
49.2
Area (sq mi)
192
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78362?
37.9
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
10.0%
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?
$71,058
Median Household Income
-6% vs state
$36,382
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.5 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?
4,913
Total Housing Units
4,256
Occupied Units
657
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$191,200
Median Home Value
-23% vs state
$1,297
Median Rent
1991
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
+4.6%
YoY Change (2024)
306
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+206%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78362 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +206% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.5% | 221 |
| 2021 | +10.7% | 245 |
| 2022 | +15.1% | 282 |
| 2023 | +3.9% | 293 |
| 2024 | +4.6% | 306 |
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 149 business establishments in ZIP 78362, employing approximately 4,907 people with a combined annual payroll of $294,123,000.
149
Businesses
4,907
Employees
$294.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 19.5% |
| Construction | 22 | 14.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 6.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 6.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 5.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 4.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.0% |
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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