Zip code 78368: Mathis, Texas

Q: What city is zip code 78368?

78368 is assigned to Mathis, Texas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 78368 in?

78368 is mostly in San Patricio County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 78368?

About 9,464 people live in 78368, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 78368?

The median household income in 78368 is $46,486.

Q: What zip codes are near 78368?

The closest zip codes to 78368 are 78391, 78383, 78352, 78350, 78389.

Residential delivery areaSan Patricio CountyCentral Time

Population

9,464

Median household income

$46K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$95K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$900/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

207 sq mi

46 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 78368

78368 is a rural zip code in Mathis, Texas (San Patricio County), covering 207 sq mi of land. About 9,464 people live here, or 46 per square mile. The median resident is 42.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $46,486 a year, 42% below the national median of $80,734. 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $95,300, or 2.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 77% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $900 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 32.2 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and office and administrative support. 52% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 78368 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy22.2%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · TX 9.4%375th of 1,794 in TX
Uninsured rate16.3%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · TX 17.1%854th of 1,808 in TX
Government workers21%
87th
U.S. 14.5% · TX 14.1%400th of 1,810 in TX
Poverty rate19.6%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · TX 13.8%427th of 1,794 in TX
Average commute32.2 min
84th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · TX 26.7 min361st of 1,738 in TX
Veterans8.8%
83rd
U.S. 6.2% · TX 6.2%466th of 1,818 in TX
Unemployment rate6.9%
79th
U.S. 5.2% · TX 5.3%401st of 1,810 in TX
Income inequality (Gini)0.472
77th
U.S. 0.483 · TX 0.478398th of 1,785 in TX
Median age42.1
72nd
U.S. 38.9 · TX 35.6544th of 1,817 in TX
Homeownership rate76.5%
70th
U.S. 65.2% · TX 62.6%794th of 1,792 in TX
Residents 65 and older19.4%
70th
U.S. 17.2% · TX 13.4%615th of 1,818 in TX
Diversity index54.7
61st
U.S. 61.4 · TX 67.1658th of 1,818 in TX
Median earnings per worker$44,111
37th
U.S. $49,666 · TX $47,575888th of 1,794 in TX
Residents under 1820.2%
33rd
U.S. 22% · TX 25%1,306th of 1,818 in TX
Healthcare workers7.6%
22nd
U.S. 9.7% · TX 8.6%962nd of 1,810 in TX
Foreign-born residents3.3%
20th
U.S. 14.1% · TX 17.6%1,416th of 1,818 in TX
Self-employed workers7%
19th
U.S. 10% · TX 10.5%1,489th of 1,810 in TX
Per capita income$29,458
17th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · TX $40,7521,222nd of 1,813 in TX
Population9,464
15th
U.S. 334,922,499 · TX 30,188,424837th of 1,818 in TX
Median gross rent$900
13th
U.S. $1,413 · TX $1,4031,194th of 1,511 in TX
Work from home6.2%
12th
U.S. 15.1% · TX 14.4%1,193rd of 1,810 in TX
Rent-burdened renters36.8%
11th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · TX 51.7%1,240th of 1,692 in TX
Bachelor's degree or higher13.7%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · TX 33.8%1,418th of 1,811 in TX
Population density46/sq mi
6th
U.S. 95/sq mi · TX 116/sq mi1,102nd of 1,818 in TX
Median household income$46,486
6th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · TX $78,4761,533rd of 1,712 in TX
Tech workers0.2%
4th
U.S. 3.8% · TX 3.8%1,318th of 1,810 in TX
Median home value$95,300
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · TX $283,8001,528th of 1,679 in TX
Broadband access74.9%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TX 91.4%1,626th of 1,792 in TX

Measure	78368	San Patricio	TX	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TX
Housing vacancy	22.2%	16.8%	9.4%	10.1%	95th	375th of 1,794
Uninsured rateWeakness	16.3%	18.7%	17.1%	8.4%	91st	854th of 1,808
Government workers	21%	16.6%	14.1%	14.5%	87th	400th of 1,810
Poverty rateWeakness	19.6%	14.8%	13.8%	12.5%	84th	427th of 1,794
Average commuteWeakness	32.2 min	23 min	26.7 min	26.4 min	84th	361st of 1,738
Veterans	8.8%	9.3%	6.2%	6.2%	83rd	466th of 1,818
Unemployment rate	6.9%	4.5%	5.3%	5.2%	79th	401st of 1,810
Income inequality (Gini)	0.472	0.449	0.478	0.483	77th	398th of 1,785
Median age	42.1	37	35.6	38.9	72nd	544th of 1,817
Homeownership rate	76.5%	66.9%	62.6%	65.2%	70th	794th of 1,792
Residents 65 and older	19.4%	15.4%	13.4%	17.2%	70th	615th of 1,818
Diversity index	54.7	53.7	67.1	61.4	61st	658th of 1,818
Median earnings per worker	$44,111	$44,061	$47,575	$49,666	37th	888th of 1,794
Residents under 18	20.2%	25.7%	25%	22%	33rd	1,306th of 1,818
Healthcare workers	7.6%	9.4%	8.6%	9.7%	22nd	962nd of 1,810
Foreign-born residents	3.3%	7.7%	17.6%	14.1%	20th	1,416th of 1,818
Self-employed workers	7%	8.2%	10.5%	10%	19th	1,489th of 1,810
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,458	$32,909	$40,752	$44,673	17th	1,222nd of 1,813
Population	9,464	70,181	30,188,424	334,922,499	15th	837th of 1,818
Median gross rent	$900	$1,291	$1,403	$1,413	13th	1,194th of 1,511
Work from home	6.2%	6.8%	14.4%	15.1%	12th	1,193rd of 1,810
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	36.8%	50.6%	51.7%	51.1%	11th	1,240th of 1,692
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.7%	17.5%	33.8%	35.7%	7th	1,418th of 1,811
Population density	46/sq mi	101/sq mi	116/sq mi	95/sq mi	6th	1,102nd of 1,818
Median household incomeWeakness	$46,486	$69,704	$78,476	$80,734	6th	1,533rd of 1,712
Tech workers	0.2%	2%	3.8%	3.8%	4th	1,318th of 1,810
Median home value	$95,300	$192,400	$283,800	$332,700	2nd	1,528th of 1,679
Broadband accessWeakness	74.9%	84.2%	91.4%	91%	2nd	1,626th of 1,792

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

16%

5–17

18–24

16%

25–34

12%

35–44

11%

45–54

15%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

42.1

Under 18

20.2%

65 and over

19.4%

Race and ethnicity

White36%
Black0.2%
Hispanic57%
Asian0.0%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.6%
Multiracial7%

Diversity index

54.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

81.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

48%

Spanish

51%

Other Indo-European

0.8%

Asian / Pacific

0.1%

Other

Households

Households: 3,884
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 66.1%
Married couples: 46%
Living alone: 30.3%
Veterans (of adults): 8.8%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

28%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

78368

$46,486

San Patricio Co.

$69,704

Texas

$78,476

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,458

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

19.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.472

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

78368

$95,300

San Patricio Co.

$192,400

Texas

$283,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

78368

$900

San Patricio Co.

$1,291

Texas

$1,403

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

66%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

23%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 4,991
Owner-occupied: 76.5%
Vacant: 22.2%
Median year built: 1979
Median rooms: 5.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 36.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 26.4%
Home value to income: 2.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

82%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.6%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

23%

10–19

13%

20–29

12%

30–44

29%

45–59

13%

60+

10%

Average commute

32.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

47%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

14%

Management

13%

Office and admin

11%

Transportation and moving

11%

Food service

Healthcare

Education

Police and fire

Sales

Production

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Cleaning and personal care

Arts, media and sports

0.6%

Computer and math

0.2%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.1%

Industries

Construction

14%

Education

11%

Public administration

11%

Health care and social assistance

10%

Agriculture and mining

Restaurants and hotels

Retail

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Manufacturing

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

0.3%

Information

Median earnings per worker

$44,111

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

21%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	78368	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$60,524	$74,888
Service	$29,653	$26,804
Sales and office	$37,455	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$66,445	$49,199
Production and transportation	$38,438	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

22%

High school

29%

Some college

23%

Associate's

12%

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 78.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 2%
Households with broadband: 74.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 47.5%
No internet access: 20.5%
Without health insurance: 16.3%
Limited-English households: 5.5%

Geography

City (USPS): Mathis
State: Texas
County: San Patricio County
Center point: 28.1137° N, 97.8016° W
Land area: 207 sq mi
Water area: 16 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

78368 spans 2 counties

San Patricio County70% of land
Live Oak County30% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

San Patricio2% of zip
Mathis2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 78368

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
78391	Tynan, TX	7.3 mi	77	—	—
78383	Sandia, TX	9.1 mi	4,081	$102,135	$237,200
78352	Edroy, TX	11 mi	54	—	—
78350	Dinero, TX · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
78389	Skidmore, TX	13 mi	1,754	$37,195	$86,200
78387	Sinton, TX	16 mi	9,640	$53,048	$166,300
78370	Odem, TX	17 mi	5,353	$69,570	$176,700
78372	Orange Grove, TX	20 mi	5,383	$52,237	$161,900
78102	Beeville, TX	22 mi	27,455	$58,939	$111,000
78339	Banquete, TX	22 mi	465	$94,444	—
78410	Corpus Christi, TX	23 mi	29,040	$79,308	$235,200
78380	Robstown, TX	24 mi	23,149	$54,769	$165,600

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Questions about 78368

What city is zip code 78368?

78368 is assigned to Mathis, Texas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 78368 in?

78368 is mostly in San Patricio County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 78368?

About 9,464 people live in 78368, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 78368 in?

78368 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 78368?

The median household income in 78368 is $46,486.

What zip codes are near 78368?

The closest zip codes to 78368 are 78391, 78383, 78352, 78350, 78389.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78368, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.