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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 78880?

38.5

Median Age

55.1%

Male

44.9%

Female

10.2%

Foreign-Born

White 73.3%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 45.6%

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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 50.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.0%

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

Owner 87.4%
Renter 12.6%

$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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78880 in?
ZIP code 78880 (Rocksprings) is located in Edwards County, Texas. Edwards County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/edwards-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78880?
ZIP code 78880 in Rocksprings, TX has a population of 1,682 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78880?
The median household income in ZIP 78880 is $39,211, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78880?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78880 is White at 73.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 45.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78880?
ZIP code 78880 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 269 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78880?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78880 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Construction (5), Retail trade (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78880?
In ZIP code 78880, 50.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.0% 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 78880?
In ZIP code 78880, approximately 87.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78880?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78880 is 34.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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