Zip code 78933: Cat Spring, Texas

Q: What city is zip code 78933?

78933 is assigned to Cat Spring, Texas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 78933 in?

78933 is mostly in Colorado County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 78933?

About 1,395 people live in 78933, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 78933?

The median household income in 78933 is $68,444.

Q: What zip codes are near 78933?

The closest zip codes to 78933 are 78935, 78950, 77474, 78934, 77418.

Residential delivery areaColorado CountyCentral Time

Population

1,395

Median household income

$68K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$273K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

50.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

131 sq mi

11 people/sq mi

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

About 78933

78933 is a rural zip code in Cat Spring, Texas (Colorado County), covering 131 sq mi of land. About 1,395 people live here, or 11 per square mile. The median resident is 50.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $68,444 a year, 15% below the national median of $80,734. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $272,600, or 4.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 83% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 42.3 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; sales; and construction and repair. 19% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 78933 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Average commute42.3 min
98th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · TX 26.7 min64th of 1,738 in TX
Residents 65 and older31.8%
97th
U.S. 17.2% · TX 13.4%122nd of 1,818 in TX
Self-employed workers19.3%
97th
U.S. 10% · TX 10.5%184th of 1,810 in TX
Median age50.7
96th
U.S. 38.9 · TX 35.6183rd of 1,817 in TX
Housing vacancy19%
92nd
U.S. 10.1% · TX 9.4%501st of 1,794 in TX
Residents under 1827.9%
90th
U.S. 22% · TX 25%422nd of 1,818 in TX
Homeownership rate82.8%
85th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · TX 62.6%473rd of 1,792 in TX
Veterans9.1%
85th
U.S. 6.2% · TX 6.2%418th of 1,818 in TX
Uninsured rate13.3%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · TX 17.1%1,119th of 1,808 in TX
Government workers18.3%
78th
U.S. 14.5% · TX 14.1%584th of 1,810 in TX
Median earnings per worker$58,875
73rd
U.S. $49,666 · TX $47,575304th of 1,794 in TX
Income inequality (Gini)0.452
64th
U.S. 0.483 · TX 0.478610th of 1,785 in TX
Per capita income$39,721
49th
U.S. $44,673 · TX $40,752569th of 1,813 in TX
Foreign-born residents8.5%
45th
U.S. 14.1% · TX 17.6%912th of 1,818 in TX
Median home value$272,600
38th
U.S. $332,700 · TX $283,800510th of 1,679 in TX
Median household income$68,444
33rd
U.S. $80,734 · TX $78,476907th of 1,712 in TX
Bachelor's degree or higher21.6%
25th
U.S. 35.7% · TX 33.8%924th of 1,811 in TX
Diversity index26
19th
U.S. 61.4 · TX 67.11,519th of 1,818 in TX
Unemployment rate2.1%
6th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · TX 5.3%1,419th of 1,810 in TX
Work from home4.3%
5th
U.S. 15.1% · TX 14.4%1,392nd of 1,810 in TX
Rent-burdened renters27.2%
4th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · TX 51.7%1,386th of 1,692 in TX
Population1,395
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · TX 30,188,4241,375th of 1,818 in TX
Poverty rate2.7%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · TX 13.8%1,705th of 1,794 in TX
Broadband access76.7%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · TX 91.4%1,587th of 1,792 in TX
Population density11/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · TX 116/sq mi1,494th of 1,818 in TX
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · TX 3.8%1,348th of 1,810 in TX
Healthcare workers2.5%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · TX 8.6%1,621st of 1,810 in TX

Measure	78933	Colorado	TX	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in TX
Average commuteWeakness	42.3 min	25.7 min	26.7 min	26.4 min	98th	64th of 1,738
Residents 65 and older	31.8%	23.4%	13.4%	17.2%	97th	122nd of 1,818
Self-employed workers	19.3%	16%	10.5%	10%	97th	184th of 1,810
Median age	50.7	43.3	35.6	38.9	96th	183rd of 1,817
Housing vacancy	19%	21.4%	9.4%	10.1%	92nd	501st of 1,794
Residents under 18	27.9%	23.3%	25%	22%	90th	422nd of 1,818
Homeownership rateStrength	82.8%	79.5%	62.6%	65.2%	85th	473rd of 1,792
Veterans	9.1%	5.8%	6.2%	6.2%	85th	418th of 1,818
Uninsured rateWeakness	13.3%	12.6%	17.1%	8.4%	84th	1,119th of 1,808
Government workers	18.3%	12.6%	14.1%	14.5%	78th	584th of 1,810
Median earnings per worker	$58,875	$41,878	$47,575	$49,666	73rd	304th of 1,794
Income inequality (Gini)	0.452	0.452	0.478	0.483	64th	610th of 1,785
Per capita income	$39,721	$36,990	$40,752	$44,673	49th	569th of 1,813
Foreign-born residents	8.5%	8.7%	17.6%	14.1%	45th	912th of 1,818
Median home value	$272,600	$209,800	$283,800	$332,700	38th	510th of 1,679
Median household income	$68,444	$66,377	$78,476	$80,734	33rd	907th of 1,712
Bachelor's degree or higher	21.6%	22.9%	33.8%	35.7%	25th	924th of 1,811
Diversity index	26	61.1	67.1	61.4	19th	1,519th of 1,818
Unemployment rateStrength	2.1%	2.9%	5.3%	5.2%	6th	1,419th of 1,810
Work from home	4.3%	5.1%	14.4%	15.1%	5th	1,392nd of 1,810
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	27.2%	29.6%	51.7%	51.1%	4th	1,386th of 1,692
Population	1,395	21,006	30,188,424	334,922,499	2nd	1,375th of 1,818
Poverty rateStrength	2.7%	10.7%	13.8%	12.5%	2nd	1,705th of 1,794
Broadband accessWeakness	76.7%	81.9%	91.4%	91%	2nd	1,587th of 1,792
Population density	11/sq mi	22/sq mi	116/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	1,494th of 1,818
Tech workers	0%	1.1%	3.8%	3.8%	1st	1,348th of 1,810
Healthcare workers	2.5%	10.3%	8.6%	9.7%	1st	1,621st of 1,810

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

12%

Under 5

16%

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

12%

45–54

12%

55–64

15%

65–74

17%

75+

Median age

50.7

Under 18

27.9%

65 and over

31.8%

Race and ethnicity

White85%
Black0%
Hispanic10%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

8.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

81.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 506
Average household size: 2.8
Family households: 71.7%
Married couples: 65.8%
Living alone: 22.5%
Veterans (of adults): 9.1%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

14%

$25–50k

18%

$50–75k

24%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

18%

Median household income

78933

$68,444

Colorado Co.

$66,377

Texas

$78,476

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$39,721

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

2.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

25.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.452

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

78933

$272,600

Colorado Co.

$209,800

Texas

$283,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

78933

—

Colorado Co.

$926

Texas

$1,403

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

78%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

17%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 625
Owner-occupied: 82.8%
Vacant: 19%
Median year built: 1994
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 27.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 4.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

86%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

32%

30–44

24%

45–59

60+

26%

Average commute

42.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

52.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

24%

Sales

18%

Construction and repair

17%

Education

15%

Office and admin

Production

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Healthcare

Farming, fishing and forestry

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Transportation and moving

Industries

Education

22%

Retail

17%

Construction

16%

Agriculture and mining

10%

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Manufacturing

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Professional and technical services

Health care and social assistance

Restaurants and hotels

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$58,875

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

19.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

18.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	78933	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$78,879	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$24,267	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$41,094	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

42%

Some college

22%

Associate's

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

10%

High school graduate or higher: 94.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 9.5%
Households with broadband: 76.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 41.3%
No internet access: 20%
Without health insurance: 13.3%
Limited-English households: 3%

Geography

City (USPS): Cat Spring
State: Texas
County: Colorado County
Center point: 29.8015° N, 96.3683° W
Land area: 131 sq mi
Water area: 1.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

78933 spans 2 counties

Colorado County70% of land
Austin County31% of land

Zip codes near 78933

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
78935	Alleyton, TX	8.1 mi	734	—	$216,700
78950	New Ulm, TX	9.9 mi	2,300	$91,354	$247,700
77474	Sealy, TX	11 mi	15,146	$75,272	$287,600
78934	Columbus, TX	14 mi	6,731	$58,302	$234,500
77418	Bellville, TX	15 mi	10,171	$90,611	$344,400
78943	Glidden, TX	15 mi	886	$98,531	$206,600
78944	Industry, TX	16 mi	720	$126,806	$384,100
77473	San Felipe, TX	16 mi	49	—	—
78931	Bleiblerville, TX	17 mi	185	—	—
77452	Kenney, TX · PO box	17 mi	—	—	—
77412	Altair, TX	18 mi	6	—	—
77454	Lissie, TX	19 mi	178	—	—

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Questions about 78933

What city is zip code 78933?

78933 is assigned to Cat Spring, Texas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 78933 in?

78933 is mostly in Colorado County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 78933?

About 1,395 people live in 78933, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 78933 in?

78933 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 78933?

The median household income in 78933 is $68,444.

What zip codes are near 78933?

The closest zip codes to 78933 are 78935, 78950, 77474, 78934, 77418.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78933, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.