78022 ZIP Code — George West, TX

Live Oak County, Texas

ZIP code 78022 is located in George West, Texas, within Live Oak County. It covers approximately 475.60 square miles and serves a population of 4,724 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 78022

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 $154,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $57,833. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 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%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 78022 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.

4,724

population

475.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78022 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78022

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78022. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
George West	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78383 Sandia (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,724
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	297

Geography
Land area	475.60 sq mi
Water area	1.74 sq mi
Latitude	28.2271
Longitude	-98.1000
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	46.4%	49.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	41.2%	33.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	12.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.5%	5.3%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,724

Population

People per sq mi

37.7

Median age

$57,833

Median household income

$24,844

Per capita income

$154,100

Median home value

$951

Median monthly rent

71.0%

Home ownership

21.3%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

1,663

Housing units

10.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

137

Under 5

168

170

5–9

210

101

10–14

125

138

15–19

169

103

20–24

126

366

25–34

450

121

35–44

148

255

45–54

314

104

55–59

129

134

60–64

166

285

65–74

350

131

75–84

161

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,097	23.2%
18 and over	3,627	76.8%
65 and over	1,090	23.1%
Median age	37.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.5%

Two or more races 11%

Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

Asian 3.4%

Black or African American 1.2%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	3,891	75.5%
Two or more races	566	11%
Hispanic or Latino	432	8.4%
Asian	174	3.4%
Black or African American	64	1.2%
Other race	29	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.4%	49.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	41.2%	33.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	12.3%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.5%	5.3%	7.8%

Under $10k 10.3%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 25.4%

$75k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.3%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	25.4%
$75k–$100k	16.4%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$57,833

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.3%

$50k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k–$300k 24.8%

$300k–$500k 12.0%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,100
Median rent / month	$951
Owner occupied	71.0%
Renter occupied	29.0%
Vacant	26.1%
Single-family detached	73.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	17.6%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.7%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	17.2%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	21.1%
1960–1969	13.8%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	3.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	22.6%
3 bedrooms	55.6%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	34.7%
2 vehicles	39.6%
3 or more	19.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.8%
Electricity	83.2%
Propane / LP gas	4.5%
Wood	0.4%
Solar	0.6%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	791	50.6%
Cohabiting couple	124	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	151	9.7%
Female householder, no spouse	498	31.8%
Households with children under 18	463	29.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	563	36.0%
Average household size	2.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.0%	30.6%
Married	51.7%	43.6%
Separated	2.0%	2.8%
Widowed	10.1%	12.0%
Divorced	7.2%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.2%

Some HS, no diploma 20.2%

HS graduate 26.8%

Some college, no degree 27.3%

Associate's degree 3.8%

Bachelor's degree 5.0%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	68.6%
Bachelor's or higher	10.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	0.7%
Kindergarten	51	4.5%
Elementary school	529	47.1%
High school	393	35.0%
College / grad school	143	12.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 17.9%

Education & healthcare 17.3%

Construction 13.7%

Transportation & utilities 13.6%

Agriculture & mining 9.9%

Public administration 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Other services 4.6%

Professional & management 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 1.5%

Manufacturing 1.2%

Finance & real estate 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.3%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	24.6%
Production & transportation	14.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.9%
Government	21.7%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.1%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.2

Poverty

All people 21.3%

Under 18 years 39.9%

18 and over 15.3%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 68.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.1%
Retirement income	15.9%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	39.4%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	15.6%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	33.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	24.2%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	34.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.6%
Visited dentist	47.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	18.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	235	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	10.5%
65 and over	35.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.0%
Public insurance	39.2%
No insurance	18.0%
Uninsured under 19	6.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,419	93.5%
Spanish	339	7.7%
Other Indo-European	287	6.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	52	1.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,444	94.1%
Born in same state	4,419	93.5%
Born in different state	3,979	84.2%
Foreign born	25	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	280	5.9%
Not a US citizen	86	30.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	461	9.8%
Italian	376	8%
French	335	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	62	1.3%
Polish	19	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.1%
Internet access	82.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78022

What city is ZIP code 78022 in?

ZIP code 78022 is primarily assigned to George West, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78022 in?

ZIP code 78022 falls within Live Oak County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78022?

11% 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 78022?

21% of residents in ZIP code 78022 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78022?

The median home value in ZIP code 78022 is $154,100.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 78022?

Health data for ZIP code 78022 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 78022 in?

ZIP code 78022 observes the CST timezone.