Sabinal, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78881

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

2,335
4/sq mi
$35,104
Median income
$69,800
Median home value
14.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sabinal pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78881 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78881 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 631.1 square miles in Sabinal, Uvalde County, Texas. The area is home to 2,335 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 78881 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78881 sits at $35,104 (54% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $20,576. The poverty rate stands at 32.1% and the unemployment rate at 7.9%. On housing, the median home value is $69,800 (72% below the state average) with median rent at $556 per month, and 77.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78881 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Uvalde County, so you can benchmark 78881 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 78881

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78881.

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 78881, Sabinal, 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

2,335

Population

631.1

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78881?

44.7

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

17.1%

Foreign-Born

White 70.0%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 59.7%

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?

$35,104

Median Household Income

-54% vs state

$20,576

Per Capita Income

32.1%

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 78881 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$35,104 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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 45.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.6%

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

What does housing look like?

657

Total Housing Units

453

Occupied Units

204

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.7%
Renter 22.3%

$69,800

Median Home Value

-72% vs state

$556

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 78881, employing approximately 117 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,895,000.

33

Businesses

117

Employees

$3.9M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 10 30.3%
Other services (except public administration) 7 21.2%
Accommodation and food services 6 18.2%
Construction 3 9.1%
Wholesale trade 3 9.1%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
78870 Knippa, TX 984 8.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78881 in?
ZIP code 78881 (Sabinal) is located in Uvalde County, Texas. Uvalde County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/uvalde-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78881?
ZIP code 78881 in Sabinal, TX has a population of 2,335 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78881?
The median household income in ZIP 78881 is $35,104, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78881?
The median home value in ZIP 78881 is $69,800, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78881?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78881 is White at 70.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 59.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78881?
ZIP code 78881 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 117 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78881?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78881 are: Retail trade (10), Other services (except public administration) (7), Accommodation and food services (6). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78881?
In ZIP code 78881, 45.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% 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 78881?
In ZIP code 78881, approximately 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78881?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78881 is 32.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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