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Ingleside, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78362

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

9,447
192/sq mi
$71,058
Median income
$191,200
Median home value
21.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ingleside pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
192
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78362 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78362 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ingleside, San Patricio County, Texas, home to 9,447 residents across 49.2 square miles, a density of 192 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78362 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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%. Housing costs here run $191,200 for a typical home value (23% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,297 a month; 66.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing San Patricio County, letting you compare 78362 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 78362

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ingleside, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78362.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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Who lives in ZIP 78362?

37.9

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

10.0%

Foreign-Born

White 65.0%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.2%
Hispanic or Latino 41.9%

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

How ZIP 78362 ranks nationally

Ingleside, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,058 48th percentile higher than 48% 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 54.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%

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

Owner 66.0%
Renter 34.0%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 78362 vs 78336 →

ZIP 78362 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78362 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 78362 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 78362 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
78336 Aransas Pass, TX 11,949 5.4 mi
78335 Aransas Pass, TX 4 6.7 mi
78359 Gregory, TX 1,944 6.5 mi
78373 Port Aransas, TX 3,585 8.2 mi
78390 Taft, TX 5,616 12.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in San Patricio County

78374 standard
Portland, TX
Pop: 16,620
78336 standard
Aransas Pass, TX
Pop: 11,949
78387 standard
Sinton, TX
Pop: 9,574
78368 standard
Mathis, TX
Pop: 9,227
78390 standard
Taft, TX
Pop: 5,616
78370 standard
Odem, TX
Pop: 4,877

Related Areas

San Patricio County Ingleside, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78362 in? ▼
ZIP code 78362 (Ingleside) is located in San Patricio County, Texas. San Patricio County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/san-patricio-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78362? ▼
ZIP code 78362 in Ingleside, TX has a population of 9,447 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78362? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78362 is $71,058, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78362? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78362 is $191,200, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78362? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78362 is White at 65.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 41.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78362? ▼
ZIP code 78362 has 149 business establishments employing approximately 4,907 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78362? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78362 are: Accommodation and food services (29), Construction (22), Other services (except public administration) (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78362? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78362 increased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 206%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78362? ▼
In ZIP code 78362, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.0% 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 78362? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78362 is 21.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78362? ▼
In ZIP code 78362, approximately 66.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78362? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78362 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.