Odem, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78370
San Patricio County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,877
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,570
- Median income Near-median income area
- $176,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Odem pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78370 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78370 covers 240.2 square miles in Odem, San Patricio County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,877 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78370 reports a modest median household income of $69,570 (8% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,720. The poverty rate is 13.8%, with unemployment at 8.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $176,700 (29% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $984; owner occupancy is 80.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Patricio County, so 78370 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 78370
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Odem, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78370.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 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 78370, Odem, 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
4,877
Population
240.2
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78370?
36.0
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
1.9%
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?
$69,570
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$31,720
Per Capita Income
13.8%
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78370 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Odem, 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)
$69,570 49th percentile higher than 49% 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
1,953housing units
1,953
Total Housing Units
1,781
Occupied Units
172
Vacant Units
3.01
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$176,700
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$984
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 52 business establishments in ZIP 78370, employing approximately 379 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,416,000.
52
Businesses
379
Employees
$16.4M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 13.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 13.5% |
| Construction | 6 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 11.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 9.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 7.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 7.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 78370 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78410
Corpus Christi (78410)
26,387 residents
- 78387 9,574
Sinton (78387)
9,574 residents
- 78370 4,877
Odem (78370)
4,877 residents
- 78409 2,939
Corpus Christi (78409)
2,939 residents
- 78352 179
Edroy (78352)
179 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78370 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78370 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78410
Corpus Christi (78410)
$79,308 median income
- 78370
Odem (78370)
$69,570 median income
- 78409
Corpus Christi (78409)
$60,089 median income
- 78387
Sinton (78387)
$53,048 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78370 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78370, 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 (4,877 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 78370 in?
ZIP code 78370 (Odem) 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 78370?
ZIP code 78370 in Odem, TX has a population of 4,877 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78370?
The median household income in ZIP 78370 is $69,570, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78370?
The median home value in ZIP 78370 is $176,700, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78370?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78370 is White at 57.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 62.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78370?
ZIP code 78370 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 379 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78370?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78370 are: Retail trade (7), Accommodation and food services (7), Construction (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78370?
In ZIP code 78370, 51.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.1% 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 78370?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78370 is 23.4 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 78370?
In ZIP code 78370, approximately 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78370?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78370 is 13.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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