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ZIP Code 78843

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

336
27/sq mi
57.1%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 78843 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.4 square miles in Laughlin Afb, Val Verde County, Texas. The area is home to 336 residents, producing a population density of 27 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 78843 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78843 sits at -, while per-capita income is $42,456. The poverty rate stands at - and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at - per month, and - of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78843 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 57.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.5, and the average commute is 8 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 78843 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 78843

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78843.

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 78843, Laughlin Afb, 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

336

Population

12.4

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78843?

23.5

Median Age

87.6%

Male

12.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 87.9%
African American 10.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%

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?

$42,456

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

7.9 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 57.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.1%

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

What does housing look like?

0

Total Housing Units

0

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 78843, employing approximately 181 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,627,000.

16

Businesses

181

Employees

$11.6M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 4 25.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 18.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 18.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78843 in?
ZIP code 78843 (Laughlin Afb) 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 78843?
ZIP code 78843 in Laughlin Afb, TX has a population of 336 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78843?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78843 is White at 87.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78843?
ZIP code 78843 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 181 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78843?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78843 are: Transportation and warehousing (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78843?
In ZIP code 78843, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.1% 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 78843?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78843 is 7.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.

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