Rocksprings, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78880
Edwards County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,682
- 0/sq mi
- $39,211
- Median income
- 25.0%
- Bachelor's or higher
The verdict
Rocksprings pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 5th pct
- household income, 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 78880 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78880 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4205.0 square miles in Rocksprings, Edwards County, Texas. The area is home to 1,682 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 78880 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78880 sits at $39,211 (48% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $19,254. The poverty rate stands at 34.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at $713 per month, and 87.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78880 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 78880 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 78880
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78880.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food services
3 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, 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 78880, Rocksprings, 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
1,682
Population
4205.0
Area (sq mi)
0
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78880?
38.5
Median Age
55.1%
Male
44.9%
Female
10.2%
Foreign-Born
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?
$39,211
Median Household Income
-48% vs state
$19,254
Per Capita Income
34.5%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 78880 ranks nationally
Household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$39,211 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
687
Total Housing Units
388
Occupied Units
299
Vacant Units
2.97
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$713
Median Rent
1976
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 78880, employing approximately 269 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,179,000.
37
Businesses
269
Employees
$9.2M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 21.6% |
| Construction | 5 | 13.5% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 13.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 8.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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