Sarita, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78385

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

277
1/sq mi
$39,342
Median income
15.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sarita pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78385 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78385 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 554.0 square miles in Sarita, Kenedy County, Texas. The area is home to 277 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 78385 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78385 sits at $39,342 (48% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $28,017. The poverty rate stands at 20.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at - per month, and 60.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78385 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 65.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Kenedy County, so you can benchmark 78385 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 78385, Sarita, 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

277

Population

554.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78385?

65.8

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

29.4%

Foreign-Born

White 26.6%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 70.6%
Hispanic or Latino 84.4%

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?

$39,342

Median Household Income

-48% vs state

$28,017

Per Capita Income

20.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 78385 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,342 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 38.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.4%

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

What does housing look like?

106

Total Housing Units

48

Occupied Units

58

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.4%
Renter 39.6%

1956

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 78385, employing approximately 91 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,967,000.

12

Businesses

91

Employees

$9.0M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Utilities 4 33.3%

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
78379 Riviera, TX 1,585 8.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78385 in?
ZIP code 78385 (Sarita) is located in Kenedy County, Texas. Kenedy County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kenedy-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78385?
ZIP code 78385 in Sarita, TX has a population of 277 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78385?
The median household income in ZIP 78385 is $39,342, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78385?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78385 is Two or More Ethnicities at 70.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 84.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78385?
ZIP code 78385 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 91 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78385?
In ZIP code 78385, 38.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% 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 78385?
In ZIP code 78385, approximately 60.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78385?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78385 is 20.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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