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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
$46,486
Median income
$95,300
Median home value
13.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $29,458. Poverty here runs at 19.6%, with unemployment measured at 6.9%. The typical home here is valued at $95,300 (62% below the state average); renters pay a median of $900 monthly, and 76.5% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 78368 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in San Patricio County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 78368?

42.1

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 54.2%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 36.3%
Hispanic or Latino 56.8%

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

$29,458

Per Capita Income

19.6%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

32.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78368 ranks nationally

Mathis, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,486 10th percentile higher than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 42.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.7%

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

What does housing look like?

4,991

Total Housing Units

3,884

Occupied Units

1,107

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.5%
Renter 23.5%

$95,300

Median Home Value

-62% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78368 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
78391 Tynan, TX 325 7.1 mi
78352 Edroy, TX 179 12.7 mi
78389 Skidmore, TX 1,541 13.5 mi

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Related Areas

San Patricio County Mathis, TX Texas

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.

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