ZIP Code 78355 -- Falfurrias, TX

Brooks | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1.7x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • With 90.39% Hispanic/Latino population, this is a predominantly Hispanic community with deep cultural roots.

Quick Overview

Population
6,772
Unknown
Median Income
$48,828
Home Value
$82,400
Median Rent
$712
Median Age
38.80
Diversity Index
64.40
High
Cost of Living
41.4
significantly below average
Unemployment
19.1%

About ZIP Code 78355

ZIP code 78355 in Falfurrias, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 6,772. The median household income is $48,828, which is This is 35% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $82,400, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.7x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 41.4 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 38.80 years. Approximately 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Brooks, TX.

Population & Age

Total Population
6,772
Median Age
38.80
Male Population
3,472
51.3%
Female Population
3,300
48.7%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
64.40 High
White
24.9%
Black or African American
0.2%
Hispanic or Latino
90.4%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
1.1%
Pacific Islander
0.3%
Two or More Races
63.3%
Other Race
10.2%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$48,828
Mean Household Income
$72,126
Per Capita Income
$32,168
Below Poverty Line
18.0%

This is 35% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$82,400
Median Rent
$712
Total Housing Units
3,744
Occupied Units
2,913
Vacant Units
831
22.2% vacancy
Median Year Built
1970
Owner Occupied
53.9%
Renter Occupied
46.1%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.7x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 53.9% Renter 46.1%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 80.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree 3.8%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
3,146
Employment Rate
80.9%
Unemployment Rate
19.1%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
83.6%
Carpool
11.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
4.6%

Cost of Living Index

41.4
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 78355 is 58.6% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 78355

ZIP code 78355 (Falfurrias, TX) has a total population of 6,772 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 38.80 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 78355 is $48,828 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 35% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 78355 is primarily located in Falfurrias, Texas (TX). It falls within Brooks County.

The median home value in ZIP code 78355 is $82,400, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $712.

The median age in ZIP code 78355 is 38.80 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 78355 has a cost of living index of 41.39 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 78355, 16.54% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 3.78% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 78355 is 19.14%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 4.58% 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.