78339 ZIP Code — Banquete, TX

Nueces County, Texas

ZIP code 78339 is located in Banquete, Texas, within Nueces County. It covers approximately 1.43 square miles and serves a population of 316 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 78339

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $69,400.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 63%.

Overall, ZIP code 78339 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

316

population

1.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78339 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78339

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City	Status
Banquete	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	316
Population density	221 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	355

Geography
Land area	1.43 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	27.8142
Longitude	-97.8033
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	45.2%	44.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	30.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	31.9%	20.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.7%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

316

Population

221

People per sq mi

49.7

Median age

Median household income

$21,401

Per capita income

$69,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

61.4%

Poverty rate

22.9%

Unemployment

180

Housing units

23.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

35–44

45–54

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	55	17.4%
18 and over	261	82.6%
65 and over	101	32.0%
Median age	49.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	316	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.2%	44.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	30.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	31.9%	20.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.7%	7.8%

$10k–$15k 32.6%

$15k–$25k 27.1%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	32.6%
$15k–$25k	27.1%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$100k–$150k	19.4%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$69,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	28.3%
Single-family detached	80.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.0%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	16.7%
1980–1989	20.0%
1970–1979	43.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	19.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	54.4%
3 bedrooms	31.7%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	44.2%
2 vehicles	55.8%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.7%
Electricity	71.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	25	19.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	35	27.1%
Female householder, no spouse	69	53.5%
Households with children under 18	47	36.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	67	51.9%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.0%	0.0%
Married	20.4%	26.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	44.7%
Divorced	58.7%	28.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 16.1%

Some HS, no diploma 37.2%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 23.4%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 13.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	46.7%
Bachelor's or higher	23.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	43.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	31	56.4%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 43.0%

Construction 28.9%

Retail trade 28.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.7%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	50.4%
Natural resources & construction	28.9%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	50.4%
Government	20.7%
Self-employed	28.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.9%
Carpool	28.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 61.4%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 53.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.9%
Retirement income	19.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.8%
High blood pressure	36.3%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	17.9%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	22.8%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	4.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	39.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	27.9%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	46.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.7%
Visited dentist	36.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	13.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	62.7%
Under 18	43.6%
18–64 years	61.3%
65 and over	75.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	27.2%
Public insurance	69.0%
No insurance	22.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	316	100.0%
Spanish	35	11.1%
Other Indo-European	35	11.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	316	100.0%
Born in same state	316	100.0%
Born in different state	255	80.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	36	11.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	25	7.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	67.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78339

What city is ZIP code 78339 in?

ZIP code 78339 is primarily assigned to Banquete, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78339 in?

ZIP code 78339 falls within Nueces County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78339?

61% of residents in ZIP code 78339 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 78339 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 78339 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 78339 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 78339 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 78339 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 78339 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 78339 in?

ZIP code 78339 observes the CST timezone.