ZIP Code 78379 -- Riviera, TX

Kleberg | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1.3x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • With 52.62% Hispanic/Latino population, this is a predominantly Hispanic community with deep cultural roots.
  • 80.19% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
1,659
Unknown
Median Income
$100,944
Home Value
$133,200
Median Rent
N/A
Median Age
50.60
Diversity Index
70.10
Very High
Cost of Living
68.5
significantly below average
Unemployment
4.8%

About ZIP Code 78379

ZIP code 78379 in Riviera, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 1,659. The median household income is $100,944, which is This is 35% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $133,200, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.3x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 68.5 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 50.60 years. Approximately 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Kleberg, TX.

Population & Age

Total Population
1,659
Median Age
50.60
Male Population
816
49.2%
Female Population
843
50.8%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
70.10 Very High
White
47.3%
Black or African American
4.0%
Hispanic or Latino
52.6%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
1.3%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
43.9%
Other Race
3.3%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$100,944
Mean Household Income
$108,011
Per Capita Income
$41,707
Below Poverty Line
12.5%

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

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$133,200
Median Rent
N/A
Total Housing Units
1,035
Occupied Units
747
Vacant Units
288
27.8% vacancy
Median Year Built
1998
Owner Occupied
80.2%
Renter Occupied
19.8%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.3x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 80.2% Renter 19.8%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 82.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.4%
Graduate or Professional Degree 15.9%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
770
Employment Rate
95.2%
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
78.7%
Carpool
5.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
3.3%

Cost of Living Index

68.5
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 78379 is 31.5% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 78379

ZIP code 78379 (Riviera, TX) has a total population of 1,659 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 50.60 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 78379 is $100,944 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 35% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 78379 is primarily located in Riviera, Texas (TX). It falls within Kleberg County.

The median home value in ZIP code 78379 is $133,200, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

The median age in ZIP code 78379 is 50.60 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 78379 has a cost of living index of 68.54 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 78379, 29.36% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 15.93% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 78379 is 4.81%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 3.28% 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.