Cat Spring, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78933
Colorado County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,433
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $68,444
- Median income Near-median income area
- $272,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cat Spring pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78933 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78933 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cat Spring, Colorado County, Texas, home to just 1,433 residents across 281.0 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78933 reports a modest median household income of $68,444 (9% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,721. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.7% and unemployment is 2.1%. Median home value is $272,600 (10% above the average Texas ZIP); 82.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Colorado County, so 78933 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 78933
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cat Spring, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78933.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 3
Real estate and rental and leasing
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78933, Cat Spring, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,433
Population
281.0
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78933?
50.7
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
8.5%
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?
$68,444
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$39,721
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 78933 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Cat Spring, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$68,444 47th percentile higher than 47% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas 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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
625housing units
625
Total Housing Units
506
Occupied Units
119
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$272,600
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
1994
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 29 business establishments in ZIP 78933, employing approximately 176 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,650,000.
29
Businesses
176
Employees
$10.7M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 31.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 13.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 10.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 10.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 78933 vs 78935 →
ZIP 78933 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78950
New Ulm (78950)
2,038 residents
- 78933
Cat Spring (78933)
1,433 residents
- 78935
Alleyton (78935)
978 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78933 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78933, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,433 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 78933 in?
ZIP code 78933 (Cat Spring) is located in Colorado County, Texas. Colorado County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/colorado-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78933?
ZIP code 78933 in Cat Spring, TX has a population of 1,433 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78933?
The median household income in ZIP 78933 is $68,444, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78933?
The median home value in ZIP 78933 is $272,600, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78933?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78933 is White at 85.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78933?
ZIP code 78933 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 176 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78933?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78933 are: Construction (9), Other services (except public administration) (4), Wholesale trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78933?
In ZIP code 78933, 64.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.6% 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 78933?
In ZIP code 78933, approximately 82.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78933?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78933 is 2.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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