ZIP Code 78387

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Sinton · San Patricio County · Texas

Population
9,574

17/sq mi

Median income
$53,048

▼ 30% vs US

higher than 18% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$166,300

▼ 40% vs US

higher than 33% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.3%

Median age 36.1

Land area
556.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 78387 in Sinton, Texas has a population of 9,574. The median household income is $53,048, which is 30% below the national average. Median home value is $166,300, 40% below the US average. 12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 78387 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 556.6 square miles in Sinton, San Patricio County, Texas. The area is home to 9,574 residents, producing a population density of 17 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 78387 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78387 sits at $53,048 (30% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $24,571. The poverty rate stands at 21.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $166,300 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $959 per month, and 57.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78387 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing San Patricio County, so you can benchmark 78387 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 78387

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78387.

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 78387, Sinton, 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

9,574

Population

556.6

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78387?

36.1

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 39.9%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 5.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 41.7%
Hispanic or Latino 75.8%

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?

$53,048

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$24,571

Per Capita Income

21.9%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,799

Total Housing Units

3,199

Occupied Units

600

Vacant Units

2.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.9%
Renter 42.1%

$166,300

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$959

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 165 business establishments in ZIP 78387, employing approximately 2,486 people with a combined annual payroll of $195,026,000.

165

Businesses

2,486

Employees

$195.0M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 28 17.0%
Accommodation and food services 23 13.9%
Other services (except public administration) 18 10.9%
Health care and social assistance 17 10.3%
Construction 16 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 8.5%
Finance and insurance 12 7.3%
Manufacturing 7 4.2%
Wholesale trade 6 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 2.4%
Utilities 3 1.8%

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 78387 vs 78370 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
78370 Odem, TX 4,877 10.5 mi
78352 Edroy, TX 179 12.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in San Patricio County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78387 in?
ZIP code 78387 (Sinton) is located in San Patricio County, Texas. San Patricio County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/san-patricio-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78387?
ZIP code 78387 in Sinton, TX has a population of 9,574 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78387?
The median household income in ZIP 78387 is $53,048, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78387?
The median home value in ZIP 78387 is $166,300, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78387?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78387 is Two or More Ethnicities at 41.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 75.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78387?
ZIP code 78387 has 165 business establishments employing approximately 2,486 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78387?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78387 are: Retail trade (28), Accommodation and food services (23), Other services (except public administration) (18). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78387?
In ZIP code 78387, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.3% 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 78387?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78387 is 25.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78387?
In ZIP code 78387, approximately 57.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78387?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78387 is 21.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Sinton, TX

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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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