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Duval County
Benavides, TX
78341
78341 ZIP Code — Benavides, TX
Duval County, Texas
ZIP code 78341 is located in
Benavides ,
Texas ,
within Duval County .
It covers approximately 242.69 square miles and serves a population of
1,508 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 361 .
About ZIP code 78341
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $84,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
Median household income is $55,469. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% 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. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 78341 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,508
Population density
6 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
131
Geography
Land area
242.69 sq mi
Water area
0.03 sq mi
Latitude
27.5977
Longitude
-98.4082
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
361
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.1%
54.4%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
27.4%
31.5%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
22.3%
13.5%
22.6%
Over $200k
3.2%
0.6%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$55,469
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 479 31.8% 18 and over 1,029 68.2% 65 and over 192 12.7% Median age 26.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,367 82.9% Hispanic or Latino 141 8.6% Two or more races 141 8.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.1%
54.4%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
27.4%
31.5%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
22.3%
13.5%
22.6%
Over $200k
3.2%
0.6%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.4% $10k–$15k 9.3% $15k–$25k 10.5% $25k–$35k 16.9% $35k–$50k 2.9% $50k–$75k 25.1% $75k–$100k 4.1% $100k–$150k 21.5% $150k–$200k 0.7% $200k+ 0.7% Median income $55,469
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $84,600 Median rent / month $850 Owner occupied 57.0% Renter occupied 43.0% Vacant 46.1% Single-family detached 84.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 11.5% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 3.66
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 2.7% 2010–2019 3.7% 2000–2009 7.9% 1990–1999 9.5% 1980–1989 21.4% 1970–1979 9.1% 1960–1969 15.4% 1950–1959 8.1% 1940–1949 6.3% 1939 or earlier 15.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.9% 1 bedroom 6.6% 2 bedrooms 27.2% 3 bedrooms 56.8% 4 bedrooms 8.6% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.6% 1 vehicle 32.9% 2 vehicles 23.9% 3 or more 34.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.7% Electricity 92.8% Fuel oil 5.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 232 55.4% Cohabiting couple 6 1.4% Male householder, no spouse 50 11.9% Female householder, no spouse 131 31.3% Households with children under 18 191 45.6% Households with seniors (65+) 131 31.3% Average household size 3.60
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 47.0% 42.6% Married 46.8% 35.4% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 17.6% Divorced 6.3% 4.4%
Education
Less than 9th grade
13.5%
Some college, no degree
31.8%
Graduate / professional
3.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 82.0% Bachelor's or higher 8.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 22 5.0% Kindergarten 104 23.5% Elementary school 96 21.7% High school 142 32.1% College / grad school 78 17.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
39.8%
Transportation & utilities
16.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.3%
Agriculture & mining
8.9%
Professional & management
0.4%
Public administration
0.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 39.0% Service 28.4% Sales & office 6.7% Natural resources & construction 12.6% Production & transportation 13.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 83.3% Government 6.3% Self-employed 10.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 71.9% Carpool 14.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.6% Work from home 12.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 26.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
12.1%
Female-led households
57.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 39.1% Retirement income 17.2% Supplemental Security 14.8% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 19.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 42.4% High blood pressure 40.6% High cholesterol 37.9% Diabetes 21.1% Heart disease 8.9% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 8.3% Arthritis 26.0% Kidney disease 4.5% Pulmonary disease 6.5% Cancer 6.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.7% Binge drinking 14.1% No physical activity 39.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.0% Depression 18.0% Fair or poor health 28.6% Poor mental health 13.8% Poor physical health 15.2% No health insurance 45.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.1% Visited dentist 44.8% Cholesterol screening 90.0% Teeth loss 15.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 40 3.9%
Disability % Any disability 18.8% Under 18 7.3% 18–64 years 18.5% 65 and over 48.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 59.7% Public insurance 31.3% No insurance 17.8% Uninsured under 19 5.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,308 86.7% Spanish 109 8.3% Other Indo-European 109 8.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,445 95.8% Born in same state 1,445 95.8% Born in different state 1,412 93.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 63 4.2% Not a US citizen 30 47.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 19 1.3%
Ancestry Count % Arab 13 0.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 27.8% Internet access 79.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78341
What city is ZIP code 78341 in?
ZIP code 78341 is primarily assigned to Benavides, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78341 in?
ZIP code 78341 falls within Duval County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 78341 family-oriented?
32% of residents in ZIP code 78341 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 78341?
8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78341?
24% of residents in ZIP code 78341 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 78341 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 78341 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 78341 in?
ZIP code 78341 observes the CST timezone.
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