Dale, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78616
Caldwell County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,092
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,715
- Median income Near-median income area
- $211,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 11.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dale pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78616 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78616 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dale, Caldwell County, Texas, home to 7,092 residents across 284.8 square miles, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78616 reports a modest median household income of $64,715 (14% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,448. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $211,500 (15% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $1,362; 79.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.6, and the average commute is 50 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Caldwell County, so 78616 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 78616
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dale, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78616.
- Construction
Construction
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 9
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Retail trade 6
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 6
Accommodation and food services
6 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78616, Dale, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
7,092
Population
284.8
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78616?
30.6
Median Age
52.7%
Male
47.3%
Female
26.3%
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?
$64,715
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$28,448
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
49.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78616 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Dale, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$64,715 41st percentile higher than 41% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,423housing units
3,423
Total Housing Units
3,188
Occupied Units
235
Vacant Units
3.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$211,500
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$1,362
Median Rent
1998
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 73 business establishments in ZIP 78616, employing approximately 306 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,222,000.
73
Businesses
306
Employees
$16.2M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 34 | 46.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 12.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 9.6% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 8.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.1% |
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 78616 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78644
Lockhart (78644)
17,081 residents
- 78616
Dale (78616)
7,092 residents
- 78662 2,268
Red Rock (78662)
2,268 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78616 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78616 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78662
Red Rock (78662)
$94,005 median income
- 78644
Lockhart (78644)
$74,709 median income
- 78616
Dale (78616)
$64,715 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78616 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78616, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,092 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 78616 in?
ZIP code 78616 (Dale) is located in Caldwell County, Texas. Caldwell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/caldwell-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78616?
ZIP code 78616 in Dale, TX has a population of 7,092 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78616?
The median household income in ZIP 78616 is $64,715, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78616?
The median home value in ZIP 78616 is $211,500, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78616?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78616 is Two or More Ethnicities at 52.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 75.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78616?
ZIP code 78616 has 73 business establishments employing approximately 306 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78616?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78616 are: Construction (34), Other services (except public administration) (9), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78616?
In ZIP code 78616, 42.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.9% 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 78616?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78616 is 49.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78616?
In ZIP code 78616, approximately 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78616?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78616 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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