Quemado, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78877

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

989
6/sq mi
$43,998
Median income
$313,600
Median home value
4.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78877 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78877 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 154.5 square miles in Quemado, Maverick County, Texas. The area is home to 989 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 78877 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78877 sits at $43,998 (42% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $25,803. The poverty rate stands at 15.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $313,600 (27% above the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 72.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78877 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 4.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.8, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 78877 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 78877, Quemado, 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

989

Population

154.5

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78877?

49.8

Median Age

44.3%

Male

55.7%

Female

66.8%

Foreign-Born

White 0.0%
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 100.0%
Hispanic or Latino 100.0%

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?

$43,998

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$25,803

Per Capita Income

15.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 78877 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,998 8th percentile higher than 8% 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 14.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.1%

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

What does housing look like?

304

Total Housing Units

287

Occupied Units

17

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.8%
Renter 27.2%

$313,600

Median Home Value

+27% vs state

1995

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 78877, employing approximately 24 people with a combined annual payroll of $478,000.

6

Businesses

24

Employees

$478K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 78877 in?
ZIP code 78877 (Quemado) 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 78877?
ZIP code 78877 in Quemado, TX has a population of 989 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78877?
The median household income in ZIP 78877 is $43,998, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78877?
The median home value in ZIP 78877 is $313,600, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78877?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78877 is Two or More Ethnicities at 100.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 100.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78877?
ZIP code 78877 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 24 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78877?
In ZIP code 78877, 14.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.1% 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 78877?
In ZIP code 78877, approximately 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78877?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78877 is 15.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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