78832 ZIP Code — Brackettville, TX

Kinney County, Texas

ZIP code 78832 is located in Brackettville, Texas, within Kinney County. It covers approximately 1,071.24 square miles and serves a population of 3,157 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 830.

About ZIP code 78832

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 $112,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $52,386. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% 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 8 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%), smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 21% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 34%.

Overall, ZIP code 78832 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,157

population

1,071.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78832 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78832

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78832. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brackettville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78843 Laughlin Afb (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,157
Population density	3,157 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	271

Geography
Land area	1,071.24 sq mi
Water area	2.64 sq mi
Latitude	29.3541
Longitude	-100.4541
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	51.1%	51.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	34.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	11.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.6%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,157

Population

3,157

People per sq mi

47.5

Median age

$52,386

Median household income

$29,833

Per capita income

$112,200

Median home value

$728

Median monthly rent

75.0%

Home ownership

15.6%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

1,197

Housing units

13.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

120

20–24

400

25–34

248

125

35–44

249

45–54

155

206

55–59

128

116

60–64

221

65–74

137

216

75–84

135

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	371	11.8%
18 and over	2,786	88.2%
65 and over	759	24.0%
Median age	47.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74%

Two or more races 12.8%

Hispanic or Latino 12.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,661	74%
Two or more races	460	12.8%
Hispanic or Latino	439	12.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	36	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.1%	51.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	34.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	11.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.6%	7.8%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 24.6%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 28.5%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 0.1%

$200k+ 6.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	24.6%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	28.5%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	9.3%
$150k–$200k	0.1%
$200k+	6.9%
Median income	$52,386

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.5%

$50k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 23.0%

$150k–$200k 19.5%

$200k–$300k 13.3%

$300k–$500k 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,200
Median rent / month	$728
Owner occupied	75.0%
Renter occupied	25.0%
Vacant	25.0%
Single-family detached	75.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	24.2%
1980–1989	13.6%
1970–1979	32.4%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	11.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	23.8%
2 bedrooms	23.2%
3 bedrooms	49.1%
4 bedrooms	3.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	37.5%
2 vehicles	32.3%
3 or more	27.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.3%
Electricity	92.5%
Propane / LP gas	6.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	423	38.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	405	36.7%
Female householder, no spouse	277	25.1%
Households with children under 18	119	10.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	506	45.8%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.2%	20.3%
Married	37.7%	38.3%
Separated	5.9%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	20.4%
Divorced	11.2%	21.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 24.5%

Some college, no degree 39.6%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.6%
Bachelor's or higher	13.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	5.0%
Kindergarten	31	7.0%
Elementary school	54	12.2%
High school	131	29.6%
College / grad school	204	46.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.9%

Transportation & utilities 21.2%

Public administration 18.0%

Construction 5.4%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Retail trade 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Other services 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.7%
Service	25.8%
Sales & office	9.9%
Natural resources & construction	6.8%
Production & transportation	21.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	41.1%
Government	47.1%
Self-employed	11.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.6%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	13.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	7.9

Poverty

All people 15.6%

Under 18 years 46.4%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 29.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.8%
Retirement income	37.1%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	43.8%
High cholesterol	40.8%
Diabetes	19.2%
Heart disease	11.0%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	36.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	28.2%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	16.5%
No health insurance	39.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.1%
Visited dentist	43.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	21.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	571	20.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	34.0%
Under 18	20.2%
18–64 years	31.4%
65 and over	47.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.5%
Public insurance	45.8%
No insurance	13.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,022	95.7%
Spanish	227	7.5%
Other Indo-European	227	7.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,848	90.2%
Born in same state	2,670	84.6%
Born in different state	1,947	61.7%
Foreign born	178	5.6%
Naturalized citizen	309	9.8%
Not a US citizen	110	35.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	240	7.6%
French	113	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	47	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.0%
Internet access	76.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78832

What city is ZIP code 78832 in?

ZIP code 78832 is primarily assigned to Brackettville, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78832 in?

ZIP code 78832 falls within Kinney County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 78832 have a large veteran population?

21% of civilians in ZIP code 78832 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78832?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 78832 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 78832 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78832?

16% of residents in ZIP code 78832 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 78832 in?

ZIP code 78832 observes the CST timezone.