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ZIP Code 78838

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

275
2/sq mi
$106,250
Median income
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Concan pairs an upper-quartile household income, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78838 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78838 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 114.6 square miles in Concan, Uvalde County, Texas. The area is home to 275 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 78838 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78838 sits at $106,250 (41% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $64,222. The poverty rate stands at 4.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at - per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78838 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 70.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Uvalde County, so you can benchmark 78838 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 78838

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78838.

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 78838, Concan, 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

275

Population

114.6

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78838?

70.6

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$106,250

Median Household Income

+41% vs state

$64,222

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 78838 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$106,250 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 48.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%

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

What does housing look like?

241

Total Housing Units

78

Occupied Units

163

Vacant Units

1.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1992

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 78838, employing approximately 258 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,531,000.

37

Businesses

258

Employees

$7.5M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 17 46.0%
Retail trade 6 16.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 16.2%

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
78879 Rio Frio, TX 264 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78838 in?
ZIP code 78838 (Concan) is located in Uvalde County, Texas. Uvalde County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/uvalde-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78838?
ZIP code 78838 in Concan, TX has a population of 275 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78838?
The median household income in ZIP 78838 is $106,250, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78838?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78838 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78838?
ZIP code 78838 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 258 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78838?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78838 are: Accommodation and food services (17), Retail trade (6), Real estate and rental and leasing (6). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78838?
In ZIP code 78838, 48.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78838?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78838 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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