78330 ZIP Code — Agua Dulce, TX

Nueces County, Texas

ZIP code 78330 is located in Agua Dulce, Texas, within Nueces County. It covers approximately 21.67 square miles and serves a population of 489 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 78330

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,077. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

28% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 78330 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

489
population
21.67
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78330 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78330

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City Status
Agua Dulce Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
78380 Robstown (7.6 mi) 78343 Bishop (13.2 mi) 78332 Alice (15.6 mi) 78410 Corpus Christi (15.8 mi) 78372 Orange Grove (16 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 489
Population density 23 / sq mi
State FIPS 48
County FIPS 355
Geography
Land area 21.67 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 27.7810
Longitude -97.8551
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 361
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 59.1% 44.0% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 32.8% 30.8% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 5.2% 20.5% 22.6%
Over $200k 3.0% 4.7% 7.8%

Demographics & statistics

489
Population
23
People per sq mi
41.4
Median age
$53,077
Median household income
$23,626
Per capita income
$85,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
84.3%
Home ownership
6.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
Unemployment
197
Housing units
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
32
Under 5
32
4
5–9
4
8
10–14
7
16
15–19
15
6
20–24
5
26
25–34
25
42
35–44
41
26
45–54
26
11
55–59
11
16
60–64
15
39
65–74
38
11
75–84
11
11
85+
11
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1811423.3%
18 and over37576.7%
65 and over12124.7%
Median age41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or more races 10.8%
Asian 7.1%
GroupCount%
White39171.4%
Hispanic or Latino5910.8%
Two or more races5910.8%
Asian397.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 59.1% 44.0% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 32.8% 30.8% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 5.2% 20.5% 22.6%
Over $200k 3.0% 4.7% 7.8%
$15k–$25k 20.8%
$25k–$35k 7.9%
$35k–$50k 19.7%
$50k–$75k 12.4%
$75k–$100k 17.4%
$100k–$150k 20.2%
$200k+ 1.7%
Range% of households
$15k–$25k20.8%
$25k–$35k7.9%
$35k–$50k19.7%
$50k–$75k12.4%
$75k–$100k17.4%
$100k–$150k20.2%
$200k+1.7%
Median income$53,077

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.3%
$50k–$100k 31.3%
$100k–$150k 24.7%
$150k–$200k 5.3%
$200k–$300k 2.0%
$300k–$500k 7.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$85,000
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied84.3%
Renter occupied15.7%
Vacant20.9%
Single-family detached90.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes9.8%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)2.48

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.3%
2000–20094.0%
1990–19996.7%
1980–19898.9%
1970–197915.6%
1960–196915.6%
1950–195928.4%
1940–194915.6%
1939 or earlier0.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms16.4%
3 bedrooms70.7%
4 bedrooms12.9%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.4%
1 vehicle34.8%
2 vehicles40.4%
3 or more21.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas24.2%
Electricity75.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family11061.8%
Cohabiting couple1910.7%
Male householder, no spouse95.1%
Female householder, no spouse4022.5%
Households with children under 185028.1%
Households with seniors (65+)7642.7%
Average household size2.75

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married19.0%15.0%
Married62.6%59.9%
Separated2.6%0.0%
Widowed2.1%12.1%
Divorced13.8%13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%
Some HS, no diploma 13.3%
HS graduate 48.1%
Some college, no degree 13.9%
Associate's degree 3.9%
Bachelor's degree 8.6%
Graduate / professional 6.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher81.1%
Bachelor's or higher15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school616.2%
High school2464.9%
College / grad school718.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.9%
Construction 17.1%
Public administration 9.7%
Transportation & utilities 9.1%
Professional & management 9.1%
Retail trade 6.9%
Manufacturing 6.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%
Finance & real estate 4.6%
Wholesale trade 2.9%
Other services 2.9%
Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts19.4%
Service27.4%
Sales & office18.3%
Natural resources & construction12.6%
Production & transportation22.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector55.4%
Government26.9%
Self-employed17.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.3%
Carpool12.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home6.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)32.7

Poverty

All people 6.3%
Under 18 years 5.3%
18 and over 6.7%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 28.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security38.2%
Retirement income16.9%
Supplemental Security3.4%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP18.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.2%
High blood pressure34.5%
High cholesterol35.2%
Diabetes14.3%
Heart disease6.6%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma8.7%
Arthritis22.3%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease5.5%
Cancer5.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.6%
Binge drinking17.4%
No physical activity31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.4%
Depression22.2%
Fair or poor health20.5%
Poor mental health15.3%
Poor physical health12.1%
No health insurance37.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)67.9%
Visited dentist45.2%
Cholesterol screening89.1%
Teeth loss13.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans379.9%
Disability%
Any disability14.5%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years6.7%
65 and over44.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance38.2%
Public insurance42.5%
No insurance28.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only42586.9%
Spanish6114.4%
Other Indo-European5512.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages61.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)47296.5%
Born in same state44090.0%
Born in different state41484.7%
Foreign born326.5%
Naturalized citizen173.5%
Not a US citizen1482.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian224.5%
French51%
AncestryCount%
English40.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.4%
Internet access72.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78330

What city is ZIP code 78330 in?

ZIP code 78330 is primarily assigned to Agua Dulce, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78330 in?

ZIP code 78330 falls within Nueces County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 78330 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 78330 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 78330 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 78330 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78330?

The median home value in ZIP code 78330 is $85,000.

Does ZIP code 78330 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 78330 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 78330 in?

ZIP code 78330 observes the CST timezone.

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