Comstock, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78837

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

281
0/sq mi
$49,737
Median income
$209,200
Median home value
62.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Comstock pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78837 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78837 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2810.0 square miles in Comstock, Val Verde County, Texas. The area is home to 281 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 78837 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78837 sits at $49,737 (34% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $38,313. The poverty rate stands at 13.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $209,200 (15% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 87.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78837 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 62.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66.5, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 78837 sits relative to Texas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 78837, Comstock, 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

281

Population

2810.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78837?

66.5

Median Age

42.2%

Male

57.8%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 85.2%
African American 2.3%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%

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?

$49,737

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$38,313

Per Capita Income

13.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 78837 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,737 14th percentile higher than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 81.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.5%

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

What does housing look like?

101

Total Housing Units

70

Occupied Units

31

Vacant Units

1.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.1%
Renter 12.9%

$209,200

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

1985

Median Year Built

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78837 in?
ZIP code 78837 (Comstock) is located in Val Verde County, Texas. Val Verde County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/val-verde-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78837?
ZIP code 78837 in Comstock, TX has a population of 281 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78837?
The median household income in ZIP 78837 is $49,737, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78837?
The median home value in ZIP 78837 is $209,200, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78837?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78837 is White at 85.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.1% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78837?
In ZIP code 78837, 81.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.5% 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 78837?
In ZIP code 78837, approximately 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78837?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78837 is 13.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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