78943 ZIP Code — Glidden, TX
Colorado County, Texas
ZIP code 78943 is located in Glidden, Texas, within Colorado County. It covers approximately 0.70 square miles and serves a population of 304 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 979.
About ZIP code 78943
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.
304
population
0.70
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78943 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78943
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78943. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Glidden | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 304 |
| Population density | 434 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 089 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.70 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.6976 |
| Longitude | -96.5992 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 979 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.8% | 45.4% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 22.7% | 30.1% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 37.5% | 20.4% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.1% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
304
Population
434
People per sq mi
50.7
Median age
$0
Median household income
$20,055
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
53.9%
Home ownership
37.2%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
96
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
5
10–14
9
4
35–44
8
48
45–54
99
29
55–59
58
7
60–64
14
8
75–84
15
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14 | 4.6% |
| 18 and over | 290 | 95.4% |
| 65 and over | 23 | 7.6% |
| Median age | 50.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
32.6%
Other race
32.6%
White
25.1%
Black or African American
9.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 147 | 32.6% |
| Other race | 147 | 32.6% |
| White | 113 | 25.1% |
| Black or African American | 44 | 9.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.8% | 45.4% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 22.7% | 30.1% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 37.5% | 20.4% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.1% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
48.9%
$15k–$25k
6.7%
$35k–$50k
5.1%
$50k–$75k
39.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 48.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 39.3% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
100.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 53.9% |
| Renter occupied | 46.1% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 46.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 53.9% |
| Median rooms | 2.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.36 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 93.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 53.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 46.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 48.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.1% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 55.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 44.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 79 | 44.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 99 | 55.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 12 | 6.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 9 | 5.1% |
| Average household size | 1.71 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 10.3% |
| Married | 100.0% | 41.2% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 42.6% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 5.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
59.7%
Some HS, no diploma
11.4%
HS graduate
4.8%
Some college, no degree
24.1%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 29.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 14 | 100.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Other services
48.4%
Education & healthcare
44.0%
Retail trade
7.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 92.5% |
| Service | 7.5% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
37.2%
Under 18 years
100.0%
18 and over
34.1%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 5.1% |
| Retirement income | 5.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| High blood pressure | 33.3% |
| High cholesterol | 30.6% |
| Diabetes | 11.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 19.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.9% |
| Binge drinking | 18.4% |
| No physical activity | 25.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.2% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 30.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.6% |
| Visited dentist | 56.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 14.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.8% |
| Public insurance | 44.7% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 304 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 227 | 74.7% |
| Born in same state | 227 | 74.7% |
| Born in different state | 140 | 46.1% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 77 | 25.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 77 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 26 | 8.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 58.6% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78943
What city is ZIP code 78943 in?
ZIP code 78943 is primarily assigned to Glidden, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78943 in?
ZIP code 78943 falls within Colorado County, Texas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78943?
37% of residents in ZIP code 78943 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 78943?
ZIP code 78943 has an estimated population of 304 residents, with a density of 434 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 78943 in?
ZIP code 78943 observes the CST timezone.