78019 ZIP Code — Encinal, TX

La Salle County, Texas

ZIP code 78019 is located in Encinal, Texas, within La Salle County. It covers approximately 744.57 square miles and serves a population of 1,877 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 830/956.

About ZIP code 78019

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $106,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($49,306) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 73% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

34% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 78019 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,877
population
744.57
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78019 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78019

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City Status
Encinal Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,877
Population density 3 / sq mi
State FIPS 48
County FIPS 283
Geography
Land area 744.57 sq mi
Water area 1.70 sq mi
Latitude 28.1561
Longitude -99.0981
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 830/956
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 42.3% 51.0% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 24.6% 30.1% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 33.1% 17.5% 22.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.4% 7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,877
Population
3
People per sq mi
37.4
Median age
$49,306
Median household income
$18,146
Per capita income
$106,500
Median home value
$910
Median monthly rent
93.2%
Home ownership
15.8%
Poverty rate
1.5%
Unemployment
540
Housing units
11.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
20
Under 5
14
1
5–9
1
57
10–14
38
165
15–19
111
209
20–24
139
96
25–34
65
113
35–44
75
109
45–54
73
12
55–59
8
77
60–64
51
39
65–74
26
165
75–84
111
61
85+
41
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1824212.9%
18 and over1,63587.1%
65 and over44323.6%
Median age37.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 34.8%
Hispanic or Latino 32%
Two or more races 27.5%
Other race 4.5%
Black or African American 1.2%
GroupCount%
White96034.8%
Hispanic or Latino88332%
Two or more races75827.5%
Other race1254.5%
Black or African American341.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 42.3% 51.0% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 24.6% 30.1% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 33.1% 17.5% 22.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.4% 7.8%
Under $10k 6.6%
$10k–$15k 4.8%
$15k–$25k 2.5%
$25k–$35k 5.7%
$35k–$50k 38.5%
$50k–$75k 7.0%
$75k–$100k 3.2%
$100k–$150k 8.4%
$150k–$200k 23.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.6%
$10k–$15k4.8%
$15k–$25k2.5%
$25k–$35k5.7%
$35k–$50k38.5%
$50k–$75k7.0%
$75k–$100k3.2%
$100k–$150k8.4%
$150k–$200k23.5%
Median income$49,306

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.6%
$50k–$100k 28.2%
$100k–$150k 41.0%
$150k–$200k 4.1%
$200k–$300k 1.7%
$300k–$500k 10.0%
$500k–$1M 2.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$106,500
Median rent / month$910
Owner occupied93.2%
Renter occupied6.8%
Vacant22.5%
Single-family detached71.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes22.3%
Median rooms5.4
Avg household size (owned)3.80

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20197.2%
2000–200918.6%
1990–19999.5%
1980–19897.5%
1970–197920.4%
1960–19691.2%
1950–19590.0%
1940–19495.3%
1939 or earlier30.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)5.3%
1 bedroom5.1%
2 bedrooms17.0%
3 bedrooms49.3%
4 bedrooms13.5%
5+ bedrooms9.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle9.7%
1 vehicle10.6%
2 vehicles33.7%
3 or more45.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity92.5%
Propane / LP gas4.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family32974.4%
Cohabiting couple255.7%
Male householder, no spouse296.6%
Female householder, no spouse5913.3%
Households with children under 1810223.1%
Households with seniors (65+)29165.8%
Average household size3.69

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married53.2%45.1%
Married42.6%33.4%
Separated0.0%0.3%
Widowed1.3%13.2%
Divorced2.8%8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.9%
Some HS, no diploma 26.9%
HS graduate 34.6%
Some college, no degree 11.7%
Associate's degree 3.0%
Bachelor's degree 8.5%
Graduate / professional 3.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher61.2%
Bachelor's or higher11.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool20.4%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school6611.9%
High school16229.3%
College / grad school32358.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 40.4%
Agriculture & mining 19.8%
Education & healthcare 15.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%
Transportation & utilities 7.6%
Construction 2.9%
Professional & management 2.7%
Other services 2.4%
Public administration 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts6.7%
Service21.9%
Sales & office37.8%
Natural resources & construction13.2%
Production & transportation20.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector85.0%
Government13.0%
Self-employed2.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.8%
Carpool3.5%
Public transit2.1%
Walk3.8%
Work from home2.1%
Other means5.7%
Avg commute (minutes)14.8

Poverty

All people 15.8%
Under 18 years 23.6%
18 and over 14.5%
Married-couple families 8.8%
Female-led households 8.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security73.3%
Retirement income17.4%
Supplemental Security1.8%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP13.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.6%
High blood pressure22.9%
High cholesterol24.1%
Diabetes9.5%
Heart disease3.8%
Stroke1.8%
Asthma7.4%
Arthritis11.6%
Kidney disease2.1%
Pulmonary disease3.4%
Cancer2.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking15.4%
Binge drinking23.8%
No physical activity30.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.3%
Depression17.7%
Fair or poor health19.7%
Poor mental health15.6%
Poor physical health9.8%
No health insurance52.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)61.2%
Visited dentist42.9%
Cholesterol screening77.3%
Teeth loss16.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans18211.1%
Disability%
Any disability10.7%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years2.6%
65 and over33.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance37.8%
Public insurance35.9%
No insurance33.9%
Uninsured under 1926.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,84398.2%
Spanish27314.8%
Other Indo-European25914.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,59985.2%
Born in same state1,58584.4%
Born in different state1,29268.8%
Foreign born140.7%
Naturalized citizen27814.8%
Not a US citizen3211.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian1739.2%
Arab1266.7%
AncestryCount%
French251.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access23.5%
Internet access95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78019

What city is ZIP code 78019 in?

ZIP code 78019 is primarily assigned to Encinal, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78019 in?

ZIP code 78019 falls within La Salle County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 78019 have a large retiree population?

73% of households in ZIP code 78019 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 78019 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 78019 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78019?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78019?

16% of residents in ZIP code 78019 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 78019 in?

ZIP code 78019 observes the CST timezone.

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