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Atascosa County
Christine, TX
78012
78012 ZIP Code — Christine, TX
Atascosa County, Texas
ZIP code 78012 is located in
Christine ,
Texas ,
within Atascosa County .
It covers approximately 25.26 square miles and serves a population of
253 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 830 .
About ZIP code 78012
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 $92,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $46,000. SNAP benefit usage at 39% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 78012 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
253
Population density
10 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
013
Geography
Land area
25.26 sq mi
Water area
0.04 sq mi
Latitude
28.8061
Longitude
-98.4906
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
830
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
37.9%
42.7%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
54.4%
33.8%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
7.8%
18.2%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.2%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$46,000
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 57 22.5% 18 and over 196 77.5% 65 and over 39 15.4% Median age 32.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % Hispanic or Latino 171 40.3% Two or more races 150 35.4% White 79 18.6% Other race 24 5.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
37.9%
42.7%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
54.4%
33.8%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
7.8%
18.2%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.2%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 28.0% $15k–$25k 6.1% $25k–$35k 6.1% $35k–$50k 17.1% $50k–$75k 4.9% $75k–$100k 20.7% $100k–$150k 17.1% Median income $46,000
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $92,300 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 70.7% Renter occupied 29.3% Vacant 44.6% Single-family detached 60.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 38.5% Median rooms 4.4 Avg household size (owned) 3.22
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 8.1% 1990–1999 12.8% 1980–1989 22.3% 1970–1979 33.8% 1960–1969 3.4% 1950–1959 10.1% 1940–1949 2.7% 1939 or earlier 6.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.7% 1 bedroom 16.2% 2 bedrooms 25.7% 3 bedrooms 43.2% 4 bedrooms 8.8% 5+ bedrooms 3.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 23.2% 1 vehicle 18.3% 2 vehicles 29.3% 3 or more 29.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 6.1% Electricity 82.9% Propane / LP gas 11.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 34 41.5% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 13 15.9% Female householder, no spouse 35 42.7% Households with children under 18 28 34.1% Households with seniors (65+) 27 32.9% Average household size 3.09
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.4% 22.2% Married 60.8% 34.3% Separated 3.9% 0.9% Widowed 0.0% 13.0% Divorced 2.9% 29.6%
Education
Less than 9th grade
16.0%
Some HS, no diploma
15.3%
Some college, no degree
16.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 68.8% Bachelor's or higher 0.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 1 1.6% Elementary school 40 64.5% High school 21 33.9% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
36.8%
Education & healthcare
21.1%
Public administration
14.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 9.6% Service 23.7% Sales & office 7.9% Natural resources & construction 42.1% Production & transportation 16.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 64.0% Government 36.0% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 90.4% Carpool 2.6% Public transit 7.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 34.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.5% Retirement income 24.4% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 39.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.7% High blood pressure 35.6% High cholesterol 36.5% Diabetes 15.5% Heart disease 7.0% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 8.7% Arthritis 22.5% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 6.7% Cancer 5.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.6% Binge drinking 17.2% No physical activity 34.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.4% Depression 20.5% Fair or poor health 23.7% Poor mental health 15.5% Poor physical health 13.6% No health insurance 39.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.4% Visited dentist 46.4% Cholesterol screening 87.3% Teeth loss 16.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 5 2.6%
Disability % Any disability 12.3% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 3.2% 65 and over 66.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 59.7% Public insurance 31.6% No insurance 17.0% Uninsured under 19 18.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 251 99.2% Spanish 28 11.2% Other Indo-European 28 11.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 219 86.6% Born in same state 219 86.6% Born in different state 211 83.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 34 13.4% Not a US citizen 8 23.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 8 3.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 32.4% Internet access 90.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78012
What city is ZIP code 78012 in?
ZIP code 78012 is primarily assigned to Christine, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78012 in?
ZIP code 78012 falls within Atascosa County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 78012 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 78012 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78012?
The median home value in ZIP code 78012 is $92,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 78012?
The median household income in ZIP code 78012 is $46,000, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 78012?
ZIP code 78012 has an estimated population of 253 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 78012 in?
ZIP code 78012 observes the CST timezone.
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