78026 ZIP Code — Jourdanton, TX

Atascosa County, Texas

ZIP code 78026 is located in Jourdanton, Texas, within Atascosa County. It covers approximately 355.66 square miles and serves a population of 6,426 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 830.

About ZIP code 78026

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $139,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $74,047. 35% 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. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

6,426

population

355.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78026 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78026

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78026. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jourdanton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78012 Christine (0.8 mi) 78011 Charlotte (11.7 mi) 78064 Pleasanton (12.9 mi) 78008 Campbellton (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,426
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	355.66 sq mi
Water area	1.53 sq mi
Latitude	28.8073
Longitude	-98.5041
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	830

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.2%	42.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	33.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	18.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	6.4%	5.2%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

6,426

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$74,047

Median household income

$32,408

Per capita income

$139,200

Median home value

$955

Median monthly rent

64.8%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

2,361

Housing units

22.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

213

Under 5

241

192

5–9

218

178

10–14

201

213

15–19

241

20–24

107

356

25–34

404

498

35–44

565

343

45–54

389

254

55–59

287

60–64

361

65–74

410

129

75–84

147

113

85+

128

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,523	23.7%
18 and over	4,903	76.3%
65 and over	1,288	20.0%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.1%

Hispanic or Latino 16.6%

Two or more races 16.2%

Other race 2.8%

Asian 0.9%

Black or African American 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,864	63.1%
Hispanic or Latino	1,280	16.6%
Two or more races	1,250	16.2%
Other race	216	2.8%
Asian	68	0.9%
Black or African American	19	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.2%	42.7%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	33.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	18.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	6.4%	5.2%	7.8%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 10.9%

$15k–$25k 2.2%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k+ 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	10.9%
$15k–$25k	2.2%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	15.1%
$150k–$200k	9.7%
$200k+	7.0%
Median income	$74,047

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.8%

$50k–$100k 24.9%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 25.7%

$300k–$500k 5.0%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$139,200
Median rent / month	$955
Owner occupied	64.8%
Renter occupied	35.2%
Vacant	20.4%
Single-family detached	58.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.3%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.3%
2010–2019	15.2%
2000–2009	12.6%
1990–1999	25.3%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	2.4%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	3.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.0%
1 bedroom	9.9%
2 bedrooms	32.4%
3 bedrooms	39.5%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.4%
1 vehicle	29.3%
2 vehicles	34.7%
3 or more	25.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.7%
Electricity	80.9%
Propane / LP gas	2.3%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,222	46.8%
Cohabiting couple	76	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	480	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	835	32.0%
Households with children under 18	930	35.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	867	33.2%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.9%	26.9%
Married	50.3%	44.3%
Separated	2.9%	4.8%
Widowed	4.2%	13.6%
Divorced	15.8%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%

Some HS, no diploma 12.4%

HS graduate 45.1%

Some college, no degree 11.0%

Associate's degree 2.5%

Bachelor's degree 19.6%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.9%
Bachelor's or higher	22.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	0.5%
Kindergarten	140	10.8%
Elementary school	640	49.2%
High school	340	26.1%
College / grad school	176	13.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 20.7%

Agriculture & mining 14.1%

Education & healthcare 13.3%

Transportation & utilities 13.1%

Manufacturing 11.4%

Other services 7.3%

Professional & management 4.4%

Public administration 4.4%

Retail trade 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.4%
Service	8.0%
Sales & office	14.4%
Natural resources & construction	33.9%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.2%
Government	11.4%
Self-employed	11.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.0%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	3.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 5.9%

18 and over 12.3%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 5.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.3%
Retirement income	12.4%
Supplemental Security	9.7%
Cash public assistance	8.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	33.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	23.2%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	36.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.0%
Visited dentist	46.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	18.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	474	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.1%
65 and over	31.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.8%
Public insurance	37.4%
No insurance	15.9%
Uninsured under 19	8.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,972	92.9%
Spanish	794	13.3%
Other Indo-European	794	13.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,793	90.1%
Born in same state	5,793	90.1%
Born in different state	4,814	74.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	633	9.9%
Not a US citizen	290	45.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	934	14.5%
French	632	9.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	50	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78026

What city is ZIP code 78026 in?

ZIP code 78026 is primarily assigned to Jourdanton, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78026 in?

ZIP code 78026 falls within Atascosa County, Texas.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78026?

The median home value in ZIP code 78026 is $139,200.

Does ZIP code 78026 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 78026 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 78026 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 78026 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 78026?

ZIP code 78026 has an estimated population of 6,426 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 78026 in?

ZIP code 78026 observes the CST timezone.