Orange Grove, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78372

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

5,452
10/sq mi
$52,237
Median income
$161,900
Median home value
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Orange Grove pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78372 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78372 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 556.3 square miles in Orange Grove, Jim Wells County, Texas. The area is home to 5,452 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 78372 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78372 sits at $52,237 (31% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $26,436. The poverty rate stands at 14.5% and the unemployment rate at 7.8%. On housing, the median home value is $161,900 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $904 per month, and 78.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78372 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Jim Wells County, so you can benchmark 78372 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 78372

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78372.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78372, Orange Grove, 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

5,452

Population

556.3

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78372?

37.5

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

6.4%

Foreign-Born

White 71.4%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.4%
Hispanic or Latino 59.9%

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?

$52,237

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$26,436

Per Capita Income

14.5%

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 78372 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,237 17th percentile higher than 17% 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 51.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,389

Total Housing Units

2,018

Occupied Units

371

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.1%
Renter 21.9%

$161,900

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$904

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 75 business establishments in ZIP 78372, employing approximately 669 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,889,000.

75

Businesses

669

Employees

$31.9M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 16.0%
Other services (except public administration) 10 13.3%
Retail trade 9 12.0%
Accommodation and food services 9 12.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 6 8.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 6.7%
Health care and social assistance 5 6.7%
Wholesale trade 4 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 4 5.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.0%

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
78383 Sandia, TX 3,539 9.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78372 in?
ZIP code 78372 (Orange Grove) is located in Jim Wells County, Texas. Jim Wells County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jim-wells-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78372?
ZIP code 78372 in Orange Grove, TX has a population of 5,452 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78372?
The median household income in ZIP 78372 is $52,237, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78372?
The median home value in ZIP 78372 is $161,900, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78372?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78372 is White at 71.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 59.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78372?
ZIP code 78372 has 75 business establishments employing approximately 669 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78372?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78372 are: Construction (12), Other services (except public administration) (10), Retail trade (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78372?
In ZIP code 78372, 51.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78372?
In ZIP code 78372, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78372?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78372 is 14.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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