ZIP Code 78616 -- Dale, TX

Caldwell | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With 75.84% Hispanic/Latino population, this is a predominantly Hispanic community with deep cultural roots.

Quick Overview

Population
10,683
Unknown
Median Income
$64,715
Home Value
$211,500
Median Rent
$1,362
Median Age
30.60
Diversity Index
69.30
High
Cost of Living
90.7
below average
Unemployment
3.4%

About ZIP Code 78616

ZIP code 78616 in Dale, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 10,683. The median household income is $64,715, which is This is 14% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $211,500, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.3x . The cost of living is below average with an index of 90.7 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 30.60 years. Approximately 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Caldwell, TX.

Population & Age

Total Population
10,683
Median Age
30.60
Male Population
5,634
52.7%
Female Population
5,049
47.3%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
69.30 High
White
26.2%
Black or African American
1.5%
Hispanic or Latino
75.8%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
3.3%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
52.6%
Other Race
16.4%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$64,715
Mean Household Income
$92,259
Per Capita Income
$28,448
Below Poverty Line
11.7%

This is 14% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$211,500
Median Rent
$1,362
Total Housing Units
3,423
Occupied Units
3,188
Vacant Units
235
6.9% vacancy
Median Year Built
1998
Owner Occupied
79.5%
Renter Occupied
20.5%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.3x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 79.5% Renter 20.5%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 66.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.9%
Graduate or Professional Degree 3.3%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
5,014
Employment Rate
96.7%
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
70.6%
Carpool
15.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
7.3%

Cost of Living Index

90.7
below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 78616 is 9.3% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Caldwell

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
78644 Lockhart 22,348 $74,709
78648 Luling 7,863 $57,621
78655 Martindale 3,730 $55,952
78656 Maxwell 2,847 $81,346
78661 Prairie lea 835 $82,896
78622 Fentress 331 N/A

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 78616

ZIP code 78616 (Dale, TX) has a total population of 10,683 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 30.60 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 78616 is $64,715 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 14% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 78616 is primarily located in Dale, Texas (TX). It falls within Caldwell County.

The median home value in ZIP code 78616 is $211,500, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,362.

The median age in ZIP code 78616 is 30.60 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 78616 has a cost of living index of 90.72 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 78616, 11.90% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 3.30% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 78616 is 3.35%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 7.27% 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.