78351 ZIP Code — Driscoll, TX

Nueces County, Texas

ZIP code 78351 is located in Driscoll, Texas, within Nueces County. It covers approximately 0.94 square miles and serves a population of 652 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 78351

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $86,300. Renters make up the majority at 76%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $35,697. Poverty affects 47% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 77% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) 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 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 78351 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

652

population

0.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78351 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78351

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78351. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Driscoll	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	652
Population density	694 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	355

Geography
Land area	0.94 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	27.6868
Longitude	-97.7427
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	85.9%	44.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	11.4%	30.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	2.7%	20.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.7%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

652

Population

694

People per sq mi

20.7

Median age

$35,697

Median household income

$9,843

Per capita income

$86,300

Median home value

$1,082

Median monthly rent

23.8%

Home ownership

47.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

11.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

101

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	292	44.8%
18 and over	360	55.2%
65 and over	14	2.1%
Median age	20.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 35.5%

Hispanic or Latino 31.4%

Two or more races 31.4%

Black or African American 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	338	35.5%
Hispanic or Latino	299	31.4%
Two or more races	299	31.4%
Black or African American	15	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	85.9%	44.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	11.4%	30.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	2.7%	20.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.7%	7.8%

Under $10k 7.6%

$10k–$15k 11.0%

$15k–$25k 16.9%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 46.5%

$50k–$75k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.6%
$10k–$15k	11.0%
$15k–$25k	16.9%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	46.5%
$50k–$75k	9.3%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
Median income	$35,697

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,300
Median rent / month	$1,082
Owner occupied	23.8%
Renter occupied	76.2%
Vacant	19.2%
Single-family detached	86.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.6%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	4.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	18.3%
2000–2009	14.6%
1990–1999	19.2%
1980–1989	8.0%
1970–1979	3.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	36.2%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	37.6%
3 bedrooms	59.2%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	70.3%
2 vehicles	7.0%
3 or more	18.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.3%
Electricity	90.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	29	16.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	143	83.1%
Households with children under 18	111	64.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	14	8.1%
Average household size	3.79

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.1%	45.3%
Married	46.9%	14.3%
Separated	0.0%	26.1%
Widowed	0.0%	11.7%
Divorced	0.0%	2.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 58.4%

Some college, no degree 11.5%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.0%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.1%
Bachelor's or higher	11.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	184	72.4%
High school	70	27.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 34.9%

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.3%

Retail trade 11.9%

Construction 11.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Professional & management 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	47.6%
Sales & office	24.6%
Natural resources & construction	21.0%
Production & transportation	6.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.7%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	41.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	45.5%
Carpool	14.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	26.2%
Work from home	14.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 47.2%

Under 18 years 64.7%

18 and over 33.1%

Married-couple families 55.2%

Female-led households 24.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.0%
Retirement income	0.6%
Supplemental Security	16.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	76.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.6%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	22.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	5.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	35.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	24.4%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	43.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.0%
Visited dentist	39.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.0%
Under 18	9.9%
18–64 years	34.7%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	16.1%
Public insurance	71.8%
No insurance	21.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	604	92.6%
Spanish	20	3.3%
Other Indo-European	20	3.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	652	100.0%
Born in same state	652	100.0%
Born in different state	630	96.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.4%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78351

What city is ZIP code 78351 in?

ZIP code 78351 is primarily assigned to Driscoll, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78351 in?

ZIP code 78351 falls within Nueces County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78351?

47% of residents in ZIP code 78351 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 78351 family-oriented?

45% of residents in ZIP code 78351 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 78351 mostly rentals?

76% of occupied units in ZIP code 78351 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78351?

11% 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 78351 in?

ZIP code 78351 observes the CST timezone.