ZIP Code 78332 -- Alice, TX

Jim Wells | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.2x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • With 83.81% Hispanic/Latino population, this is a predominantly Hispanic community with deep cultural roots.

Quick Overview

Population
27,042
Unknown
Median Income
$49,887
Home Value
$107,500
Median Rent
$947
Median Age
35.20
Diversity Index
63.50
High
Cost of Living
54.6
significantly below average
Unemployment
5.3%

About ZIP Code 78332

ZIP code 78332 in Alice, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 27,042. The median household income is $49,887, which is This is 33% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $107,500, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.2x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 54.6 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 35.20 years. Approximately 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Jim Wells, TX.

Population & Age

Total Population
27,042
Median Age
35.20
Male Population
13,558
50.1%
Female Population
13,484
49.9%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
63.50 High
White
69.7%
Black or African American
1.7%
Hispanic or Latino
83.8%
Asian
0.7%
Native American
0.6%
Pacific Islander
0.2%
Two or More Races
19.6%
Other Race
7.6%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$49,887
Mean Household Income
$69,142
Per Capita Income
$25,566
Below Poverty Line
29.3%

This is 33% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$107,500
Median Rent
$947
Total Housing Units
10,758
Occupied Units
8,946
Vacant Units
1,812
16.8% vacancy
Median Year Built
1978
Owner Occupied
65.2%
Renter Occupied
34.8%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.2x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 65.2% Renter 34.8%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 79.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.2%
Graduate or Professional Degree 4.5%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
11,233
Employment Rate
94.7%
Unemployment Rate
5.3%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
81.4%
Carpool
7.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
8.6%

Cost of Living Index

54.6
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 78332 is 45.4% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Jim Wells

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
78372 Orange grove 5,383 $52,237
78375 Premont 2,754 $47,941

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 78332

ZIP code 78332 (Alice, TX) has a total population of 27,042 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 35.20 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 78332 is $49,887 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 33% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 78332 is primarily located in Alice, Texas (TX). It falls within Jim Wells County.

The median home value in ZIP code 78332 is $107,500, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $947.

The median age in ZIP code 78332 is 35.20 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 78332 has a cost of living index of 54.60 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 78332, 13.21% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 4.52% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 78332 is 5.33%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 8.58% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.