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ZIP Code 78371

Webb County, Texas — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

404
1/sq mi
2.6%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 78371 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 577.1 square miles in Oilton, Webb County, Texas. The area is home to 404 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 78371 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78371 sits at , while per-capita income is $24,680. The poverty rate stands at 24.8% and the unemployment rate at 15.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78371 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 2.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Webb County, so you can benchmark 78371 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 →

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 78371, Oilton, 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

404

Population

577.1

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78371?

61.9

Median Age

62.4%

Male

37.6%

Female

23.8%

Foreign-Born

White 10.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 96.0%

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?

$24,680

Per Capita Income

24.8%

Poverty Rate

15.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 40.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.6%

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

What does housing look like?

94

Total Housing Units

55

Occupied Units

39

Vacant Units

1.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

2000

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 78371, employing approximately 4 people with a combined annual payroll of $107,000.

3

Businesses

4

Employees

$107K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 Code City Population Distance
78344 Bruni, TX 474 11.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78371 in?
ZIP code 78371 (Oilton) is located in Webb County, Texas. Webb County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/webb-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78371?
ZIP code 78371 in Oilton, TX has a population of 404 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78371?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78371 is Two or More Ethnicities at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 96.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78371?
ZIP code 78371 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 4 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78371?
In ZIP code 78371, 40.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78371?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78371 is 24.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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