78361 ZIP Code — Hebbronville, TX

Jim Hogg County, Texas

ZIP code 78361 is located in Hebbronville, Texas, within Jim Hogg County. It covers approximately 909.48 square miles and serves a population of 4,830 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 78361

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 $115,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $42,292. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 27% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 78361 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,830

population

909.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78361 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78361

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78361. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hebbronville	Acceptable
Hebbronville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78360 Guerra (10.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,830
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	247

Geography
Land area	909.48 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	27.0713
Longitude	-98.7851
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	61.0%	61.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	26.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	10.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,830

Population

People per sq mi

25.2

Median age

$42,292

Median household income

$18,366

Per capita income

$115,100

Median home value

$754

Median monthly rent

63.7%

Home ownership

29.0%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

1,589

Housing units

12.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

390

Under 5

359

182

5–9

168

128

10–14

117

227

15–19

209

318

20–24

293

346

25–34

318

217

35–44

199

251

45–54

232

55–59

164

60–64

151

147

65–74

136

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,559	32.3%
18 and over	3,271	67.7%
65 and over	408	8.4%
Median age	25.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 46.2%

Two or more races 25.1%

Hispanic or Latino 24.8%

Other race 2.6%

Asian 0.8%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,967	46.2%
Two or more races	1,614	25.1%
Hispanic or Latino	1,590	24.8%
Other race	170	2.6%
Asian	53	0.8%
Black or African American	26	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.0%	61.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	26.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	10.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 7.7%

$15k–$25k 12.0%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 25.6%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	7.7%
$15k–$25k	12.0%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	25.6%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	7.5%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$42,292

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.1%

$50k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

$200k–$300k 13.0%

$300k–$500k 5.7%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,100
Median rent / month	$754
Owner occupied	63.7%
Renter occupied	36.3%
Vacant	35.4%
Single-family detached	75.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.6%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.3%
2000–2009	6.5%
1990–1999	18.1%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	19.5%
1960–1969	12.1%
1950–1959	11.0%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	7.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	10.1%
2 bedrooms	27.2%
3 bedrooms	45.3%
4 bedrooms	15.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	46.1%
2 vehicles	28.8%
3 or more	20.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.5%
Electricity	91.0%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	641	47.8%
Cohabiting couple	215	16.0%
Male householder, no spouse	245	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	241	18.0%
Households with children under 18	563	42.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	288	21.5%
Average household size	3.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	58.3%	45.5%
Married	34.9%	44.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.4%	4.6%
Divorced	5.5%	5.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.1%

Some HS, no diploma 12.3%

HS graduate 42.7%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 2.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.6%
Bachelor's or higher	12.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	248	22.6%
Kindergarten	87	7.9%
Elementary school	392	35.7%
High school	167	15.2%
College / grad school	204	18.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 28.2%

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Retail trade 14.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Other services 5.9%

Construction 4.8%

Public administration 4.5%

Manufacturing 1.5%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Professional & management 1.2%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.9%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	22.3%
Production & transportation	23.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.3%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.3%
Carpool	19.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 29.0%

Under 18 years 46.1%

18 and over 21.2%

Married-couple families 11.4%

Female-led households 48.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.0%
Retirement income	14.2%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	7.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.8%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	19.9%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	23.8%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	5.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	40.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	30.3%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	15.9%
No health insurance	48.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.2%
Visited dentist	41.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	53	1.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	13.1%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	41.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	38.0%
Public insurance	40.1%
No insurance	27.1%
Uninsured under 19	13.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,081	84.5%
Spanish	249	6.1%
Other Indo-European	249	6.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,750	98.3%
Born in same state	4,699	97.3%
Born in different state	4,553	94.3%
Foreign born	51	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	80	1.7%
Not a US citizen	37	46.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	198	4.1%
French	155	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	47	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.8%
Internet access	89.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78361

What city is ZIP code 78361 in?

ZIP code 78361 is primarily assigned to Hebbronville, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78361 in?

ZIP code 78361 falls within Jim Hogg County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 78361 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 78361 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78361?

29% of residents in ZIP code 78361 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78361?

13% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 78361?

The median home value in ZIP code 78361 is $115,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 78361 in?

ZIP code 78361 observes the CST timezone.