ZIP Code 78340 -- Bayside, TX

Refugio | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median age of 58.60 years suggests a retirement-oriented community, well above the national median of 38.9 years.
  • 93.28% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
455
Unknown
Median Income
$54,000
Home Value
$162,900
Median Rent
$1,875
Median Age
58.60
Diversity Index
65.60
High
Cost of Living
97.4
about average
Unemployment
0.9%

About ZIP Code 78340

ZIP code 78340 in Bayside, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 455. The median household income is $54,000, which is This is 28% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $162,900, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3x . The cost of living is about average with an index of 97.4 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 58.60 years. Approximately 10.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Refugio, TX.

Population & Age

Total Population
455
Median Age
58.60
Male Population
221
48.6%
Female Population
234
51.4%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
65.60 High
White
66.4%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
33.6%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
21.5%
Other Race
12.1%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$54,000
Mean Household Income
$56,734
Per Capita Income
$28,600
Below Poverty Line
9.5%

This is 28% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$162,900
Median Rent
$1,875
Total Housing Units
338
Occupied Units
238
Vacant Units
100
29.6% vacancy
Median Year Built
1988
Owner Occupied
93.3%
Renter Occupied
6.7%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 93.3% Renter 6.7%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 70.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree 3.8%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
219
Employment Rate
99.1%
Unemployment Rate
0.9%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
97.7%
Carpool
0.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
1.4%

Cost of Living Index

97.4
about average

The cost of living in ZIP code 78340 is 2.6% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Refugio

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
78377 Refugio 3,421 $49,974
78393 Woodsboro 2,063 $77,014
77990 Tivoli 590 $75,417
77950 Austwell 178 $35,417

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 78340

ZIP code 78340 (Bayside, TX) has a total population of 455 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 58.60 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 78340 is $54,000 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 28% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 78340 is primarily located in Bayside, Texas (TX). It falls within Refugio County.

The median home value in ZIP code 78340 is $162,900, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,875.

The median age in ZIP code 78340 is 58.60 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 78340 has a cost of living index of 97.41 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is about average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 78340, 10.53% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 3.83% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 78340 is 0.91%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 1.40% 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.