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Camp Wood, TX
78833
78833 ZIP Code — Camp Wood, TX
Real County, Texas
ZIP code 78833 is located in
Camp Wood ,
Texas ,
within Real County .
It covers approximately 136.73 square miles and serves a population of
1,261 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 830 .
About ZIP code 78833
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 $67,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
Median household income is $38,250. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 36%.
Overall, ZIP code 78833 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
1,261
Population density
9 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
385
Geography
Land area
136.73 sq mi
Water area
0.24 sq mi
Latitude
29.7459
Longitude
-99.9821
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
830
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
77.2%
60.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
15.8%
28.5%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
4.1%
6.4%
22.6%
Over $200k
2.9%
4.8%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$38,250
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 279 22.1% 18 and over 982 77.9% 65 and over 373 29.6% Median age 49.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.2%
Group Count % White 1,251 98.7% Hispanic or Latino 7 0.6% Two or more races 7 0.6% Black or African American 3 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
77.2%
60.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
15.8%
28.5%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
4.1%
6.4%
22.6%
Over $200k
2.9%
4.8%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.1% $10k–$15k 13.8% $15k–$25k 12.9% $25k–$35k 18.8% $35k–$50k 21.3% $50k–$75k 19.9% $75k–$100k 4.2% $100k–$150k 0.8% $150k–$200k 2.8% $200k+ 4.2% Median income $38,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $67,500 Median rent / month $864 Owner occupied 56.5% Renter occupied 43.5% Vacant 30.5% Single-family detached 63.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 28.9% Median rooms 4.9 Avg household size (owned) 3.57
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 8.0% 2000–2009 2.7% 1990–1999 18.4% 1980–1989 13.7% 1970–1979 18.8% 1960–1969 11.7% 1950–1959 10.4% 1940–1949 3.1% 1939 or earlier 13.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.8% 1 bedroom 20.1% 2 bedrooms 29.3% 3 bedrooms 32.8% 4 bedrooms 12.1% 5+ bedrooms 3.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 10.4% 1 vehicle 34.6% 2 vehicles 32.9% 3 or more 22.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 85.4% Propane / LP gas 6.5% Wood 7.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 169 47.5% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 60 16.9% Female householder, no spouse 127 35.7% Households with children under 18 65 18.3% Households with seniors (65+) 213 59.8% Average household size 3.30
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.4% 34.2% Married 41.9% 22.4% Separated 0.7% 0.8% Widowed 6.3% 24.3% Divorced 19.8% 18.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.7%
Graduate / professional
2.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.7% Bachelor's or higher 5.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 21 8.6% Elementary school 93 38.1% High school 73 29.9% College / grad school 57 23.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.7%
Agriculture & mining
7.4%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Professional & management
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.8%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.1% Service 33.9% Sales & office 20.6% Natural resources & construction 10.6% Production & transportation 7.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 60.0% Government 21.9% Self-employed 18.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 69.5% Carpool 12.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 13.9% Other means 3.7% Avg commute (minutes) 25.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
21.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 59.8% Retirement income 14.3% Supplemental Security 23.9% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 27.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.2% High blood pressure 47.0% High cholesterol 44.1% Diabetes 19.0% Heart disease 11.8% Stroke 5.4% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 34.0% Kidney disease 4.9% Pulmonary disease 12.2% Cancer 8.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.7% Binge drinking 14.1% No physical activity 33.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.6% Depression 22.6% Fair or poor health 26.5% Poor mental health 15.2% Poor physical health 16.8% No health insurance 28.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.2% Visited dentist 47.3% Cholesterol screening 90.8% Teeth loss 19.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 93 9.5%
Disability % Any disability 36.0% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 32.0% 65 and over 72.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 41.8% Public insurance 56.9% No insurance 22.4% Uninsured under 19 2.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,154 91.5% Spanish 32 2.8% Other Indo-European 32 2.8% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,254 99.4% Born in same state 1,254 99.4% Born in different state 980 77.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 7 0.6% Not a US citizen 7 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 100 7.9% English 31 2.5% French 19 1.5%
Ancestry Count % Polish 15 1.2% Arab 4 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 28.2% Internet access 77.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78833
What city is ZIP code 78833 in?
ZIP code 78833 is primarily assigned to Camp Wood, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78833 in?
ZIP code 78833 falls within Real County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 78833 have a large retiree population?
60% of households in ZIP code 78833 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78833?
32% of residents in ZIP code 78833 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 78833 have an older population?
30% of residents in ZIP code 78833 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 78833?
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 78833 in?
ZIP code 78833 observes the CST timezone.
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