Mathis, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78368
San Patricio County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,227
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $46,486
- Median income Below-median income area
- $95,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mathis pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78368 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78368 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mathis, San Patricio County, Texas, home to 9,227 residents across 559.2 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78368 reports a modest median household income of $46,486 (38% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,458. The poverty rate is 19.6%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $95,300 (62% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $900; owner occupancy is 76.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Patricio County, so 78368 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 78368
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mathis, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78368.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Construction 8
Construction
8 establishments
- Finance and insurance 8
Finance and insurance
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 8
Other services (except public administration)
8 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 78368, Mathis, 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
9,227
Population
559.2
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78368?
42.1
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
3.3%
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?
$46,486
Median Household Income
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$29,458
Per Capita Income
19.6%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
32.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78368 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Mathis, 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)
$46,486 10th percentile higher than 10% 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
4,991housing units
4,991
Total Housing Units
3,884
Occupied Units
1,107
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$95,300
Median Home Value
-62% vs state ZIP avg
$900
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 111 business establishments in ZIP 78368, employing approximately 816 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,214,000.
111
Businesses
816
Employees
$25.2M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 23.4% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 19.8% |
| Construction | 8 | 7.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 7.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 7.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 7 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 4.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.7% |
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 78368 vs 78391 →
ZIP 78368 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78368
Mathis (78368)
9,227 residents
- 78389 1,541
Skidmore (78389)
1,541 residents
- 78391 325
Tynan (78391)
325 residents
- 78352 179
Edroy (78352)
179 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78368 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78368, 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 (9,227 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 78368 in?
ZIP code 78368 (Mathis) 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 78368?
ZIP code 78368 in Mathis, TX has a population of 9,227 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78368?
The median household income in ZIP 78368 is $46,486, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78368?
The median home value in ZIP 78368 is $95,300, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78368?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78368 is White at 54.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 56.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78368?
ZIP code 78368 has 111 business establishments employing approximately 816 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78368?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78368 are: Accommodation and food services (26), Retail trade (22), Construction (8). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78368?
In ZIP code 78368, 42.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.7% 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 78368?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78368 is 32.2 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 78368?
In ZIP code 78368, approximately 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78368?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78368 is 19.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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