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Dimmit County
Asherton, TX
78827
78827 ZIP Code — Asherton, TX
Dimmit County, Texas
ZIP code 78827 is located in
Asherton ,
Texas ,
within Dimmit County .
It covers approximately 64.13 square miles and serves a population of
742 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 830 .
About ZIP code 78827
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $96,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $28,438. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 34% of households; and disability rates above the national average at 32%.
Overall, ZIP code 78827 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
742
Population density
12 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
127
Geography
Land area
64.13 sq mi
Water area
0.23 sq mi
Latitude
28.3512
Longitude
-99.6943
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
830
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
65.6%
61.2%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
23.1%
22.8%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
9.6%
15.3%
22.6%
Over $200k
1.7%
0.6%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$28,438
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 93 12.5% 18 and over 649 87.5% 65 and over 298 40.2% Median age 58.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.2%
Group Count % Hispanic or Latino 379 33.8% White 360 32.1% Two or more races 346 30.9% Other race 33 2.9% Black or African American 2 0.2% Asian 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
65.6%
61.2%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
23.1%
22.8%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
9.6%
15.3%
22.6%
Over $200k
1.7%
0.6%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.9% $10k–$15k 24.2% $15k–$25k 17.7% $25k–$35k 9.8% $35k–$50k 13.8% $50k–$75k 9.5% $75k–$100k 8.0% $100k–$150k 4.0% $150k–$200k 6.1% $200k+ 2.1% Median income $28,438
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $96,800 Median rent / month $556 Owner occupied 77.4% Renter occupied 22.6% Vacant 28.1% Single-family detached 68.4% Large apartment buildings 1.3% Mobile homes 21.1% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.19
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 9.7% 2000–2009 20.9% 1990–1999 15.6% 1980–1989 15.6% 1970–1979 22.2% 1960–1969 9.2% 1950–1959 2.4% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 4.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.8% 1 bedroom 9.7% 2 bedrooms 15.6% 3 bedrooms 61.3% 4 bedrooms 10.1% 5+ bedrooms 1.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 13.5% 1 vehicle 26.3% 2 vehicles 50.2% 3 or more 10.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 93.0% Propane / LP gas 4.9% No fuel used 2.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 127 38.8% Cohabiting couple 20 6.1% Male householder, no spouse 33 10.1% Female householder, no spouse 147 45.0% Households with children under 18 46 14.1% Households with seniors (65+) 188 57.5% Average household size 2.25
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.1% 21.9% Married 55.2% 36.8% Separated 1.3% 6.1% Widowed 0.0% 25.7% Divorced 14.3% 9.4%
Education
Less than 9th grade
25.9%
Some HS, no diploma
15.4%
Some college, no degree
18.6%
Graduate / professional
1.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 58.7% Bachelor's or higher 5.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 71 63.4% High school 31 27.7% College / grad school 10 8.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
45.3%
Agriculture & mining
12.0%
Transportation & utilities
9.8%
Public administration
6.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.3%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 30.8% Service 26.9% Sales & office 23.9% Natural resources & construction 5.1% Production & transportation 13.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 63.7% Government 26.9% Self-employed 9.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.8% Carpool 9.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 1.7% Other means 4.7% Avg commute (minutes) 35.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
11.0%
Female-led households
22.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 54.7% Retirement income 19.3% Supplemental Security 9.8% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 9.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 44.8% High blood pressure 42.7% High cholesterol 41.4% Diabetes 23.5% Heart disease 10.0% Stroke 4.8% Asthma 9.4% Arthritis 27.2% Kidney disease 5.2% Pulmonary disease 8.6% Cancer 5.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.9% Binge drinking 13.4% No physical activity 44.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.2% Depression 20.2% Fair or poor health 34.8% Poor mental health 15.9% Poor physical health 18.4% No health insurance 48.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.4% Visited dentist 37.4% Cholesterol screening 87.5% Teeth loss 21.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 26 4.0%
Disability % Any disability 32.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 19.7% 65 and over 57.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 37.3% Public insurance 47.4% No insurance 19.1% Uninsured under 19 24.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 732 98.7% Spanish 252 34.4% Other Indo-European 251 34.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 1 0.1% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 688 92.7% Born in same state 688 92.7% Born in different state 640 86.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 54 7.3% Not a US citizen 20 37.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 10 1.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.1% Internet access 74.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78827
What city is ZIP code 78827 in?
ZIP code 78827 is primarily assigned to Asherton, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78827 in?
ZIP code 78827 falls within Dimmit County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 78827 have an older population?
40% of residents in ZIP code 78827 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 78827?
Approximately 34% of households in ZIP code 78827 speak Spanish as a primary language.
Does ZIP code 78827 have a large retiree population?
55% of households in ZIP code 78827 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 78827?
5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 78827 in?
ZIP code 78827 observes the CST timezone.
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