78852 ZIP Code — Eagle Pass, TX

Maverick County, Texas

ZIP code 78852 is located in Eagle Pass, Texas, within Maverick County. It covers approximately 482.60 square miles and serves a population of 56,745 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 830.

About ZIP code 78852

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $123,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $48,911. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (19%) compared to national benchmarks. 28% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 36% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 78852 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.

56,745

population

482.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78852 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78852

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78852. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eagle Pass	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	56,745
Population density	118 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	323

Geography
Land area	482.60 sq mi
Water area	3.79 sq mi
Latitude	28.5620
Longitude	-100.3325
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	55.5%	55.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	27.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	14.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.3%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

56,745

Population

118

People per sq mi

29.9

Median age

$48,911

Median household income

$21,455

Per capita income

$123,000

Median home value

$757

Median monthly rent

68.0%

Home ownership

23.6%

Poverty rate

7.2%

Unemployment

13,956

Housing units

16.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

2,466

Under 5

2,463

2,530

5–9

2,527

2,357

10–14

2,354

2,516

15–19

2,514

2,336

20–24

2,333

3,884

25–34

3,880

3,237

35–44

3,233

3,162

45–54

3,158

1,130

55–59

1,128

1,405

60–64

1,403

1,949

65–74

1,947

1,114

75–84

1,113

303

85+

303

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	17,704	31.2%
18 and over	39,041	68.8%
65 and over	6,729	11.9%
Median age	29.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 36%

Hispanic or Latino 31%

Two or more races 24.7%

Other race 6.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%

Asian 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	29,591	36%
Hispanic or Latino	25,504	31%
Two or more races	20,347	24.7%
Other race	5,311	6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,244	1.5%
Asian	168	0.2%
Black or African American	84	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.5%	55.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	27.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	14.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.3%	7.8%

Under $10k 10.1%

$10k–$15k 8.3%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.1%
$10k–$15k	8.3%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$48,911

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.4%

$50k–$100k 24.7%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 18.2%

$200k–$300k 16.9%

$300k–$500k 5.5%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,000
Median rent / month	$757
Owner occupied	68.0%
Renter occupied	32.0%
Vacant	10.4%
Single-family detached	67.0%
Large apartment buildings	3.0%
Mobile homes	13.2%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	16.9%
2000–2009	19.6%
1990–1999	18.6%
1980–1989	14.3%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	3.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.6%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	25.1%
3 bedrooms	46.7%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	30.8%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	23.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.9%
Electricity	89.9%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	9,256	52.8%
Cohabiting couple	511	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	2,532	14.4%
Female householder, no spouse	5,240	29.9%
Households with children under 18	8,418	48.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	5,327	30.4%
Average household size	3.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.8%	30.4%
Married	55.0%	45.7%
Separated	2.5%	4.9%
Widowed	3.9%	11.1%
Divorced	6.8%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 19.5%

Some HS, no diploma 15.1%

HS graduate 26.6%

Some college, no degree 16.7%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	65.4%
Bachelor's or higher	16.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	639	3.9%
Kindergarten	1,085	6.6%
Elementary school	7,940	48.2%
High school	4,397	26.7%
College / grad school	2,429	14.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.5%

Retail trade 10.7%

Public administration 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 10.0%

Agriculture & mining 7.0%

Construction 5.1%

Professional & management 5.0%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Manufacturing 3.2%

Other services 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.0%
Service	29.1%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.6%
Government	23.4%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.0%
Carpool	11.7%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.1

Poverty

All people 23.6%

Under 18 years 31.4%

18 and over 20.1%

Married-couple families 10.7%

Female-led households 45.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.1%
Retirement income	11.4%
Supplemental Security	8.8%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.6%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	18.6%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	19.6%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	4.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	35.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.0%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	30.6%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	49.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.9%
Visited dentist	41.8%
Cholesterol screening	84.7%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	672	1.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	42.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.4%
Public insurance	35.8%
No insurance	28.2%
Uninsured under 19	15.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	51,816	91.3%
Spanish	18,747	36.2%
Other Indo-European	18,523	35.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	23	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	40,209	70.9%
Born in same state	39,009	68.7%
Born in different state	35,220	62.1%
Foreign born	1,200	2.1%
Naturalized citizen	16,536	29.1%
Not a US citizen	7,830	47.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	750	1.3%
Italian	271	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	155	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.9%
Internet access	85.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78852

What part of Eagle Pass is ZIP code 78852?

ZIP code 78852 covers a portion of Eagle Pass, Texas, within Maverick County.

What county is ZIP code 78852 in?

ZIP code 78852 falls within Maverick County, Texas.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 78852?

Approximately 36% of households in ZIP code 78852 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Is ZIP code 78852 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 78852 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78852?

24% of residents in ZIP code 78852 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78852?

The median home value in ZIP code 78852 is $123,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 78852 in?

ZIP code 78852 observes the CST timezone.