78829 ZIP Code — Batesville, TX

Zavala County, Texas

ZIP code 78829 is located in Batesville, Texas, within Zavala County. It covers approximately 520.36 square miles and serves a population of 1,124 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 830.

About ZIP code 78829

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 $42,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $35,132. Poverty affects 50% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (22%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 78829 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,124

population

520.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78829 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78829

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78829. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Batesville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78839 Crystal City (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,124
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	507

Geography
Land area	520.36 sq mi
Water area	1.11 sq mi
Latitude	28.9353
Longitude	-99.6234
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	830

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.9%	59.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	23.5%	33.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	0.6%	6.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,124

Population

People per sq mi

24.6

Median age

$35,132

Median household income

$13,219

Per capita income

$42,400

Median home value

$1,083

Median monthly rent

74.6%

Home ownership

50.4%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

300

Housing units

10.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

115

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	429	38.2%
18 and over	695	61.8%
65 and over	112	10.0%
Median age	24.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 42.7%

Hispanic or Latino 28.6%

Two or more races 28.6%

Group	Count	%
White	673	42.7%
Hispanic or Latino	451	28.6%
Two or more races	451	28.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.9%	59.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	23.5%	33.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	0.6%	6.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	7.8%

Under $10k 14.8%

$10k–$15k 10.6%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 19.0%

$35k–$50k 18.3%

$50k–$75k 21.1%

$75k–$100k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.8%
$10k–$15k	10.6%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	19.0%
$35k–$50k	18.3%
$50k–$75k	21.1%
$75k–$100k	6.3%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
Median income	$35,132

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 56.1%

$50k–$100k 32.5%

$200k–$300k 11.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$42,400
Median rent / month	$1,083
Owner occupied	74.6%
Renter occupied	25.4%
Vacant	23.7%
Single-family detached	60.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.3%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.0%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	19.9%
1980–1989	17.7%
1970–1979	28.5%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	11.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	16.7%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	24.2%
3 bedrooms	49.2%
4 bedrooms	4.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.3%
1 vehicle	29.9%
2 vehicles	25.0%
3 or more	32.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	87.3%
No fuel used	12.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	97	34.2%
Cohabiting couple	73	25.7%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	114	40.1%
Households with children under 18	139	48.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	85	29.9%
Average household size	3.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	64.4%	36.0%
Married	31.0%	29.4%
Separated	0.0%	7.0%
Widowed	0.0%	11.6%
Divorced	4.6%	16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.0%

Some HS, no diploma 16.9%

HS graduate 39.7%

Some college, no degree 17.6%

Associate's degree 2.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.1%
Bachelor's or higher	10.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	104	27.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	129	34.1%
High school	145	38.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 20.6%

Education & healthcare 20.3%

Other services 13.4%

Agriculture & mining 12.4%

Retail trade 10.4%

Professional & management 6.5%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Information 3.2%

Manufacturing 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	9.7%
Service	43.7%
Sales & office	8.9%
Natural resources & construction	25.8%
Production & transportation	11.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.7%
Government	3.2%
Self-employed	18.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	54.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	14.1%
Work from home	9.4%
Other means	21.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.8

Poverty

All people 50.4%

Under 18 years 83.2%

18 and over 30.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 58.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.0%
Retirement income	24.3%
Supplemental Security	10.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.2%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	22.0%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	4.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	45.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.8%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	36.7%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	19.3%
No health insurance	51.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.2%
Visited dentist	33.1%
Cholesterol screening	84.6%
Teeth loss	24.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	55	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.1%
Under 18	18.9%
18–64 years	9.9%
65 and over	67.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	35.4%
Public insurance	57.4%
No insurance	8.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	990	88.1%
Spanish	13	1.3%
Other Indo-European	13	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,079	96.0%
Born in same state	1,079	96.0%
Born in different state	966	85.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	45	4.0%
Not a US citizen	45	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	19	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	25.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78829

What city is ZIP code 78829 in?

ZIP code 78829 is primarily assigned to Batesville, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78829 in?

ZIP code 78829 falls within Zavala County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78829?

50% of residents in ZIP code 78829 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 78829 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 78829 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78829?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 78829?

Health data for ZIP code 78829 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (22%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 78829 in?

ZIP code 78829 observes the CST timezone.