78349 ZIP Code — Concepcion, TX

Duval County, Texas

ZIP code 78349 is located in Concepcion, Texas, within Duval County. It covers approximately 124.73 square miles and serves a population of 568 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 78349

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 $138,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $33,750. Poverty affects 64% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 60% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 89% 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.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 34% of households; and disability rates above the national average at 45%.

Overall, ZIP code 78349 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

568

population

124.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78349 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78349

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78349. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Concepcion	Acceptable
Concepcion	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78376 Realitos (11.7 mi) 78375 Premont (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	568
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	124.73 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	27.5257
Longitude	-98.4129
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	361

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.1%	54.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.5%	31.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	13.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

568

Population

People per sq mi

28.4

Median age

$33,750

Median household income

$10,823

Per capita income

$138,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.2%

Home ownership

63.7%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

266

Housing units

4.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	262	46.1%
18 and over	306	53.9%
65 and over	181	31.9%
Median age	28.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 42.7%

Two or more races 42.7%

White 13.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	424	42.7%
Two or more races	424	42.7%
White	133	13.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.1%	54.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.5%	31.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	13.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	7.8%

$15k–$25k 42.2%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 22.0%

$50k–$75k 9.2%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 6.4%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	42.2%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	22.0%
$50k–$75k	9.2%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	6.4%
Median income	$33,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.5%

$50k–$100k 35.8%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 29.2%

$300k–$500k 3.8%

$500k–$1M 12.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$138,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.2%
Renter occupied	2.8%
Vacant	59.5%
Single-family detached	88.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.4%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	5.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	20.1%
1990–1999	7.1%
1980–1989	13.4%
1970–1979	34.2%
1960–1969	3.3%
1950–1959	13.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	8.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	8.6%
2 bedrooms	30.5%
3 bedrooms	29.0%
4 bedrooms	26.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	19.3%
1 vehicle	35.8%
2 vehicles	25.7%
3 or more	19.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	85.3%
Propane / LP gas	5.5%
Fuel oil	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	67	61.5%
Cohabiting couple	2	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	2	1.8%
Female householder, no spouse	38	34.9%
Households with children under 18	32	29.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	73	67.0%
Average household size	5.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.1%	2.6%
Married	59.9%	57.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	11.4%
Divorced	1.0%	28.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 48.3%

Some HS, no diploma 23.6%

HS graduate 9.8%

Some college, no degree 11.5%

Associate's degree 2.4%

Bachelor's degree 4.4%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	28.0%
Bachelor's or higher	4.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	69	41.8%
Kindergarten	48	29.1%
Elementary school	48	29.1%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 80.5%

Other services 12.2%

Manufacturing 4.9%

Construction 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.0%
Service	58.5%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	7.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.9%
Government	4.9%
Self-employed	12.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.0%
Carpool	12.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.9%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 63.7%

Under 18 years 99.2%

18 and over 33.3%

Married-couple families 19.4%

Female-led households 91.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	89.0%
Retirement income	29.4%
Supplemental Security	61.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	59.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.5%
High blood pressure	43.7%
High cholesterol	42.2%
Diabetes	23.4%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	8.2%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	5.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.1%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	40.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	30.3%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	16.1%
No health insurance	43.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	45.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	44.7%
Under 18	36.6%
18–64 years	27.2%
65 and over	68.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	12.3%
Public insurance	93.0%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	438	77.1%
Spanish	150	34.2%
Other Indo-European	150	34.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	568	100.0%
Born in same state	546	96.1%
Born in different state	546	96.1%
Foreign born	22	3.9%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	19.2%
Internet access	75.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78349

What city is ZIP code 78349 in?

ZIP code 78349 is primarily assigned to Concepcion, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78349 in?

ZIP code 78349 falls within Duval County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78349?

64% of residents in ZIP code 78349 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 78349 have a large retiree population?

89% of households in ZIP code 78349 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 78349?

Approximately 34% of households in ZIP code 78349 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Is ZIP code 78349 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 78349 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 78349 in?

ZIP code 78349 observes the CST timezone.