Utopia, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78884

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

1,158
2/sq mi
$84,271
Median income
$286,900
Median home value
33.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Utopia pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78884 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78884 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 643.3 square miles in Utopia, Uvalde County, Texas. The area is home to 1,158 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 78884 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78884 sits at $84,271 (12% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $51,503. The poverty rate stands at 4.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $286,900 (16% above the state average) with median rent at $813 per month, and 68.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78884 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 78884 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 78884

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78884.

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 78884, Utopia, 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

1,158

Population

643.3

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78884?

41.9

Median Age

53.5%

Male

46.5%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 88.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%

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?

$84,271

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$51,503

Per Capita Income

4.4%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 78884 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,271 Top 33% higher than 67% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.5%

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

What does housing look like?

670

Total Housing Units

448

Occupied Units

222

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.1%
Renter 31.9%

$286,900

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$813

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 43 business establishments in ZIP 78884, employing approximately 144 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,814,000.

43

Businesses

144

Employees

$4.8M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 9 20.9%
Retail trade 6 13.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 11.6%
Other services (except public administration) 5 11.6%
Accommodation and food services 4 9.3%

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 78884 in?
ZIP code 78884 (Utopia) 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 78884?
ZIP code 78884 in Utopia, TX has a population of 1,158 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78884?
The median household income in ZIP 78884 is $84,271, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78884?
The median home value in ZIP 78884 is $286,900, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78884?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78884 is White at 88.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78884?
ZIP code 78884 has 43 business establishments employing approximately 144 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78884?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78884 are: Construction (9), Retail trade (6), Real estate and rental and leasing (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78884?
In ZIP code 78884, 64.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.5% 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 78884?
In ZIP code 78884, approximately 68.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78884?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78884 is 4.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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