78547 ZIP Code — Garciasville, TX

Starr County, Texas

ZIP code 78547 is located in Garciasville, Texas, within Starr County. It covers approximately 1.88 square miles and serves a population of 358 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 956.

About ZIP code 78547

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $11,125. Poverty affects 51% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 46% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

45% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 87% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 78547 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

358

population

1.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78547 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78547

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78547. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Garciasville	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	358
Population density	190 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	427

Geography
Land area	1.88 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	26.4312
Longitude	-98.6438
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	956

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

358

Population

190

People per sq mi

22.3

Median age

$11,125

Median household income

$8,030

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

66.7%

Home ownership

50.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

131

Housing units

24.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

55–59

60–64

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	118	33.0%
18 and over	240	67.0%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	22.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 42.3%

Other race 28.5%

White 15.5%

Two or more races 13.7%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	262	42.3%
Other race	177	28.5%
White	96	15.5%
Two or more races	85	13.7%

Household income

Under $10k 20.0%

$10k–$15k 66.7%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	20.0%
$10k–$15k	66.7%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
Median income	$11,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.8%

$50k–$100k 32.5%

$100k–$150k 48.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	66.7%
Renter occupied	33.3%
Vacant	29.8%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	18.1%
1990–1999	22.8%
1980–1989	45.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	14.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	67.8%
3 bedrooms	9.4%
4 bedrooms	22.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	86.7%
2 vehicles	13.3%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	78.3%
No fuel used	21.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	39	32.5%
Male householder, no spouse	39	32.5%
Female householder, no spouse	42	35.0%
Households with children under 18	31	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	2.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	80.3%	37.7%
Married	19.7%	22.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	24.5%
Divorced	0.0%	15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 55.7%

Some HS, no diploma 19.6%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 24.7%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	24.7%
Bachelor's or higher	24.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	42	45.7%
Elementary school	37	40.2%
High school	13	14.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 65.2%

Other services 18.0%

Professional & management 16.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	34.8%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	65.2%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.2%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	34.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	50.6%
Carpool	32.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	16.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 50.6%

Under 18 years 33.1%

18 and over 59.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.2%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	54.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	45.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.3%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	0.0%
Public insurance	55.0%
No insurance	45.0%
Uninsured under 19	33.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	332	92.7%
Spanish	289	87.0%
Other Indo-European	289	87.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	132	36.9%
Born in same state	132	36.9%
Born in different state	111	31.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	226	63.1%
Not a US citizen	39	17.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.5%
Internet access	78.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78547

What city is ZIP code 78547 in?

ZIP code 78547 is primarily assigned to Garciasville, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78547 in?

ZIP code 78547 falls within Starr County, Texas.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 78547?

Approximately 87% of households in ZIP code 78547 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78547?

51% of residents in ZIP code 78547 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 78547 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 78547 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 78547 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 78547 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 78547 in?

ZIP code 78547 observes the CST timezone.