Robstown, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78380
Nueces County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,141
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,769
- Median income Below-median income area
- $165,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Robstown pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78380 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 78380 (Robstown, TX) rose +7.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 257.7 in 2023 to 276.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 78380 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Robstown, Nueces County, Texas, with 23,141 residents across 870.0 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78380 reports a modest median household income of $54,769 (28% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,805. The poverty rate is 21.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $165,600 (33% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $971; owner occupancy is 76.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nueces County, so 78380 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 78380
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Robstown, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78380.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Construction
Construction
34 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
33 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
26 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
24 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 78380, Robstown, 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
23,141
Population
870.0
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78380?
40.7
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
4.4%
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?
$54,769
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$28,805
Per Capita Income
21.5%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78380 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Robstown, 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)
$54,769 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,322housing units
9,322
Total Housing Units
8,129
Occupied Units
1,193
Vacant Units
2.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$165,600
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$971
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.4%
YoY Change (2024)
277
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+177%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78380 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 199 |
| 2021 | +8.9% | 216 |
| 2022 | +10.7% | 239 |
| 2023 | +7.7% | 258 |
| 2024 | +7.4% | 277 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 320 business establishments in ZIP 78380, employing approximately 5,574 people with a combined annual payroll of $296,511,000.
320
Businesses
5,574
Employees
$296.5M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 39 | 12.2% |
| Construction | 34 | 10.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 33 | 10.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 8.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 7.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 7.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 6.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 5.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 5.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 14 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 3.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 1.3% |
| Utilities | 4 | 1.3% |
| Information | 4 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.9% |
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 78380 vs 78339 →
ZIP 78380 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
- 78380
Robstown (78380)
23,141 residents
- 78339 632
Banquete (78339)
632 residents
- 78351 621
Driscoll (78351)
621 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78380 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78380 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78339
Banquete (78339)
$94,444 median income
- 78410
Corpus Christi (78410)
$79,308 median income
- 78380
Robstown (78380)
$54,769 median income
- 78351
Driscoll (78351)
$38,925 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78380 ranks #3 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 78380, 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 (23,141 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 78380 in?
ZIP code 78380 (Robstown) is located in Nueces County, Texas. Nueces County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nueces-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78380?
ZIP code 78380 in Robstown, TX has a population of 23,141 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78380?
The median household income in ZIP 78380 is $54,769, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78380?
The median home value in ZIP 78380 is $165,600, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78380?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78380 is Two or More Ethnicities at 46.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 74.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78380?
ZIP code 78380 has 320 business establishments employing approximately 5,574 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78380?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78380 are: Retail trade (39), Construction (34), Accommodation and food services (33). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78380?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78380 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 177%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78380?
In ZIP code 78380, 51.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.0% 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 78380?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78380 is 27.3 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 78380?
In ZIP code 78380, approximately 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78380?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78380 is 21.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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