Sandia, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78383

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

3,539
9/sq mi
$102,135
Median income
$237,200
Median home value
46.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sandia pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78383 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78383 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 397.6 square miles in Sandia, Jim Wells County, Texas. The area is home to 3,539 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 78383 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78383 sits at $102,135 (35% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $44,904. The poverty rate stands at 18.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.7%. On housing, the median home value is $237,200 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $969 per month, and 84.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78383 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, 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 78383 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 78383

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78383.

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 78383, Sandia, 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

3,539

Population

397.6

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78383?

43.5

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 76.5%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 36.5%

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?

$102,135

Median Household Income

+35% vs state

$44,904

Per Capita Income

18.6%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 78383 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$102,135 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 76.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,207

Total Housing Units

1,529

Occupied Units

678

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.4%
Renter 15.6%

$237,200

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$969

Median Rent

1995

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 78383, employing approximately 128 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,927,000.

30

Businesses

128

Employees

$7.9M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 20.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 16.7%
Retail trade 3 10.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 10.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
78372 Orange Grove, TX 5,452 9.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78383 in?
ZIP code 78383 (Sandia) 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 78383?
ZIP code 78383 in Sandia, TX has a population of 3,539 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78383?
The median household income in ZIP 78383 is $102,135, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78383?
The median home value in ZIP 78383 is $237,200, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78383?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78383 is White at 76.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78383?
ZIP code 78383 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 128 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78383?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78383 are: Construction (6), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (5), Retail trade (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78383?
In ZIP code 78383, 76.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.5% 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 78383?
In ZIP code 78383, approximately 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78383?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78383 is 18.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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