ZIP Code 78389

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Skidmore · Bee County · Texas

Population
1,541

5/sq mi

Median income
$37,195

▼ 51% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$86,200

▼ 69% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
9.7%

Median age 35.6

Land area
327.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 78389 in Skidmore, Texas has a population of 1,541. The median household income is $37,195, which is 51% below the national average. Median home value is $86,200, 69% below the US average. 9.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 78389 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 327.9 square miles in Skidmore, Bee County, Texas. The area is home to 1,541 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 78389 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78389 sits at $37,195 (51% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $26,867. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $86,200 (65% below the state average) with median rent at $1,112 per month, and 84.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78389 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bee County, so you can benchmark 78389 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 78389, Skidmore, 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

1,541

Population

327.9

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78389?

35.6

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 64.9%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.5%
Hispanic or Latino 69.6%

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?

$37,195

Median Household Income

-51% vs state

$26,867

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 36.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.7%

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

What does housing look like?

857

Total Housing Units

645

Occupied Units

212

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$86,200

Median Home Value

-65% vs state

$1,112

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 78389, employing approximately 60 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,197,000.

13

Businesses

60

Employees

$2.2M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 3 23.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 23.1%

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 78389 vs 78391 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
78391 Tynan, TX 325 6.4 mi
78368 Mathis, TX 9,227 13.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bee County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78389 in?
ZIP code 78389 (Skidmore) is located in Bee County, Texas. Bee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bee-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78389?
ZIP code 78389 in Skidmore, TX has a population of 1,541 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78389?
The median household income in ZIP 78389 is $37,195, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78389?
The median home value in ZIP 78389 is $86,200, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78389?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78389 is White at 64.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 69.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78389?
ZIP code 78389 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 60 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78389?
In ZIP code 78389, 36.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.7% 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 78389?
In ZIP code 78389, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78389?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78389 is 5.0% 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 Skidmore, 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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