ZIP Code 78380
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Robstown · Nueces County · Texas
- Population
- 23,141
- Median income
- $54,769
- Median home value
- $165,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 12.0%
- Land area
- 870.0 sq mi
27/sq mi
▼ 28% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
▼ 40% vs US
higher than 32% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.7
Chicago
ZIP code 78380 in Robstown, Texas has a population of 23,141. The median household income is $54,769, which is 28% below the national average. Median home value is $165,600, 40% below the US average. 12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 78380 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 870.0 square miles in Robstown, Nueces County, Texas. The area is home to 23,141 residents, producing a population density of 27 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 78380 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78380 sits at $54,769 (28% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $28,805. The poverty rate stands at 21.5% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. On housing, the median home value is $165,600 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $971 per month, and 76.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78380 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nueces County, so you can benchmark 78380 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 78380
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$28,805
Per Capita Income
21.5%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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