78359 ZIP Code — Gregory, TX

San Patricio County, Texas

ZIP code 78359 is located in Gregory, Texas, within San Patricio County. It covers approximately 9.58 square miles and serves a population of 2,122 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 78359

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 $98,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

The gap between median ($34,691) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (18%) compared to national benchmarks. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 78359 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.

2,122

population

9.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78359 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78359

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78359. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gregory	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,122
Population density	222 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	409

Geography
Land area	9.58 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	27.9326
Longitude	-97.2959
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	64.1%	46.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	28.6%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	20.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.6%	4.4%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,122

Population

222

People per sq mi

32.4

Median age

$34,691

Median household income

$21,616

Per capita income

$98,600

Median home value

$815

Median monthly rent

58.0%

Home ownership

32.2%

Poverty rate

7.9%

Unemployment

471

Housing units

6.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

105

10–14

15–19

109

20–24

132

25–34

146

140

35–44

156

45–54

104

55–59

60–64

101

65–74

113

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	622	29.3%
18 and over	1,500	70.7%
65 and over	337	15.9%
Median age	32.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 51.3%

Hispanic or Latino 23.3%

Two or more races 22.6%

Other race 1.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,419	51.3%
Hispanic or Latino	646	23.3%
Two or more races	626	22.6%
Other race	44	1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	13	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.4%
Black or African American	9	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.1%	46.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	28.6%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	20.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.6%	4.4%	7.8%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 16.7%

$25k–$35k 27.5%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 11.0%

$75k–$100k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	16.7%
$25k–$35k	27.5%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	11.0%
$75k–$100k	6.0%
$100k–$150k	16.1%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$34,691

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.2%

$50k–$100k 43.0%

$100k–$150k 5.0%

$150k–$200k 38.0%

$200k–$300k 5.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,600
Median rent / month	$815
Owner occupied	58.0%
Renter occupied	42.0%
Vacant	12.3%
Single-family detached	82.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.8%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	10.3%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	2.9%
1980–1989	13.4%
1970–1979	33.4%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	11.0%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	3.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	21.4%
3 bedrooms	52.0%
4 bedrooms	18.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.9%
1 vehicle	35.2%
2 vehicles	26.6%
3 or more	26.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.9%
Electricity	71.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	272	41.6%
Cohabiting couple	17	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	57	8.7%
Female householder, no spouse	308	47.1%
Households with children under 18	302	46.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	270	41.3%
Average household size	3.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.6%	45.7%
Married	40.0%	33.9%
Separated	0.0%	4.5%
Widowed	5.1%	6.4%
Divorced	5.4%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 19.3%

Some HS, no diploma 14.2%

HS graduate 33.9%

Some college, no degree 23.7%

Associate's degree 2.3%

Bachelor's degree 5.3%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	66.5%
Bachelor's or higher	6.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	36	5.2%
Kindergarten	35	5.0%
Elementary school	317	45.7%
High school	153	22.0%
College / grad school	153	22.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.1%

Manufacturing 10.0%

Other services 9.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Construction 6.9%

Retail trade 6.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Professional & management 2.1%

Public administration 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.0%
Service	24.5%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	10.2%
Production & transportation	17.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.8%
Government	27.7%
Self-employed	1.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.9%
Carpool	10.9%
Public transit	1.4%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	12.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.2

Poverty

All people 32.2%

Under 18 years 51.2%

18 and over 24.4%

Married-couple families 13.6%

Female-led households 40.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.5%
Retirement income	14.5%
Supplemental Security	12.5%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.9%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	18.3%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	22.2%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	4.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	40.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	27.4%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	46.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.1%
Visited dentist	38.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	98	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.1%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	23.6%
65 and over	57.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.6%
Public insurance	39.2%
No insurance	24.3%
Uninsured under 19	7.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,940	91.4%
Spanish	92	4.7%
Other Indo-European	92	4.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,031	95.7%
Born in same state	2,026	95.5%
Born in different state	1,922	90.6%
Foreign born	5	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	91	4.3%
Not a US citizen	48	52.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	15	0.7%
Italian	6	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.8%
Internet access	83.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78359

What city is ZIP code 78359 in?

ZIP code 78359 is primarily assigned to Gregory, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78359 in?

ZIP code 78359 falls within San Patricio County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78359?

32% of residents in ZIP code 78359 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78359?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 78359 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 78359 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78359?

The median home value in ZIP code 78359 is $98,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 78359 in?

ZIP code 78359 observes the CST timezone.