PlainZIP

Eagle Pass, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78852

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

53,040
36/sq mi
$49,954
Median income
$157,900
Median home value
14.5%
Bachelor's or higher

National ZIP placement

Eagle Pass pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
36
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78852 against every reporting US ZIP.

FHFA HPI release change

What changed in the latest House Price Index year

2023 -> 2024
  • FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 78852 (Eagle Pass, TX) rose +5.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 227.6 in 2023 to 238.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).

Arithmetic difference between stored FHFA all-transactions ZIP House Price Index annual values - a developmental index from repeat sales and appraisals, not a transaction median, appraisal opinion, or forecast. Thin markets can move sharply.

National HPI changes Year-pair CSV

ZIP code 78852 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Eagle Pass, Maverick County, Texas, with 53,040 residents across 1481.6 square miles, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78852 reports a modest median household income of $49,954 (34% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,159. The poverty rate is 22.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $157,900 (36% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $859; owner occupancy is 70.5%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30, and the average commute is 22 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Texas and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 78852.

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 →

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Top industries in ZIP 78852

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eagle Pass, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78852.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78852, Eagle Pass, 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

53,040

Population

1481.6

Area (sq mi)

36

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78852?

30.0

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

30.0%

Foreign-Born

White 17.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 69.7%
Hispanic or Latino 94.7%

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?

$49,954

Median Household Income

-34% vs state ZIP avg

$21,159

Per Capita Income

22.9%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

21.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78852 ranks nationally

Eagle Pass, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,954 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 43.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.5%

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

What does housing look like?

19,993

Total Housing Units

17,793

Occupied Units

2,200

Vacant Units

3.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.5%
Renter 29.5%

$157,900

Median Home Value

-36% vs state ZIP avg

$859

Median Rent

1997

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.0%

YoY Change (2024)

239

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+139%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78852 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.2% 167
2021 +7.1% 179
2022 +15.0% 206
2023 +10.5% 228
2024 +5.0% 239

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 854 business establishments in ZIP 78852, employing approximately 12,539 people with a combined annual payroll of $407,909,000.

854

Businesses

12,539

Employees

$407.9M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 149 17.4%
Transportation and warehousing 124 14.5%
Health care and social assistance 111 13.0%
Accommodation and food services 81 9.5%
Finance and insurance 62 7.3%
Other services (except public administration) 60 7.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 56 6.6%
Construction 52 6.1%
Wholesale trade 45 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 34 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 2.8%
Manufacturing 18 2.1%
Information 14 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 0.9%
Educational services 6 0.7%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.3%

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

Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles

Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78852, 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 (53,040 here; floor ≥1,000).

94591 · Vallejo, CA 53,042 85033 · Phoenix, AZ 53,037 30004 · Alpharetta, GA 53,033 32822 · Orlando, FL 53,029

Similar median household income

Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.

56027 · Elmore, MN $49,954 48770 · Whittemore, MI $49,957 71956 · Mountain Pine, AR $49,958 93238 · Kernville, CA $49,950

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78852 in? ▼
ZIP code 78852 (Eagle Pass) is located in Maverick County, Texas. Maverick County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/maverick-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78852? ▼
ZIP code 78852 in Eagle Pass, TX has a population of 53,040 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78852? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78852 is $49,954, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78852? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78852 is $157,900, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78852? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78852 is Two or More Ethnicities at 69.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 94.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78852? ▼
ZIP code 78852 has 854 business establishments employing approximately 12,539 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78852? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78852 are: Retail trade (149), Transportation and warehousing (124), Health care and social assistance (111). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78852? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78852 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78852? ▼
In ZIP code 78852, 43.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% 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 78852? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78852 is 21.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78852? ▼
In ZIP code 78852, approximately 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78852? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78852 is 22.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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