78870 ZIP Code — Knippa, TX

Uvalde County, Texas

ZIP code 78870 is located in Knippa, Texas, within Uvalde County. It covers approximately 131.67 square miles and serves a population of 1,302 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 830.

About ZIP code 78870

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $163,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,411. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 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 diabetes (17%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 78870 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,302
population
131.67
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78870 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78870

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City Status
Knippa Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
78881 Sabinal (5.5 mi) 78801 Uvalde (13.1 mi) 78838 Concan (14.6 mi) 78884 Utopia (18.4 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,302
Population density 10 / sq mi
State FIPS 48
County FIPS 463
Geography
Land area 131.67 sq mi
Water area 0.89 sq mi
Latitude 29.2905
Longitude -99.6367
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 48.3% 53.6% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 28.5% 29.6% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 17.6% 13.7% 22.6%
Over $200k 5.6% 3.1% 7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,302
Population
10
People per sq mi
39.7
Median age
$70,411
Median household income
$26,315
Per capita income
$163,700
Median home value
$820
Median monthly rent
81.9%
Home ownership
13.4%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
372
Housing units
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
47
Under 5
49
35
5–9
36
47
10–14
49
73
15–19
76
46
20–24
47
26
25–34
27
118
35–44
123
107
45–54
110
23
55–59
24
43
60–64
44
57
65–74
60
10
75–84
10
7
85+
8
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1836027.6%
18 and over94272.4%
65 and over15211.7%
Median age39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or more races 5.1%
Other race 0.4%
GroupCount%
White1,22789.2%
Hispanic or Latino735.3%
Two or more races705.1%
Other race50.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 48.3% 53.6% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 28.5% 29.6% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 17.6% 13.7% 22.6%
Over $200k 5.6% 3.1% 7.8%
Under $10k 8.3%
$10k–$15k 1.6%
$15k–$25k 3.9%
$25k–$35k 8.5%
$35k–$50k 10.6%
$50k–$75k 33.6%
$75k–$100k 13.4%
$100k–$150k 10.6%
$150k–$200k 6.7%
$200k+ 2.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k8.3%
$10k–$15k1.6%
$15k–$25k3.9%
$25k–$35k8.5%
$35k–$50k10.6%
$50k–$75k33.6%
$75k–$100k13.4%
$100k–$150k10.6%
$150k–$200k6.7%
$200k+2.8%
Median income$70,411

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.9%
$50k–$100k 19.6%
$100k–$150k 12.9%
$150k–$200k 36.0%
$200k–$300k 9.8%
$300k–$500k 5.4%
$500k–$1M 2.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$163,700
Median rent / month$820
Owner occupied81.9%
Renter occupied18.1%
Vacant12.4%
Single-family detached71.0%
Large apartment buildings1.6%
Mobile homes27.4%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)3.25

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.3%
2000–20093.8%
1990–199943.4%
1980–19896.6%
1970–197917.6%
1960–19697.9%
1950–19591.6%
1940–19494.5%
1939 or earlier8.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom2.7%
2 bedrooms21.3%
3 bedrooms54.3%
4 bedrooms18.6%
5+ bedrooms3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.5%
1 vehicle21.2%
2 vehicles56.6%
3 or more21.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas8.3%
Electricity78.8%
Propane / LP gas11.1%
Wood0.5%
Solar0.3%
No fuel used1.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family28373.1%
Cohabiting couple51.3%
Male householder, no spouse379.6%
Female householder, no spouse6216.0%
Households with children under 1820151.9%
Households with seniors (65+)10426.9%
Average household size3.36

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married27.1%25.9%
Married67.6%70.4%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.4%1.9%
Divorced4.9%1.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.4%
Some HS, no diploma 6.9%
HS graduate 28.5%
Some college, no degree 27.9%
Associate's degree 7.0%
Bachelor's degree 18.6%
Graduate / professional 3.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher85.7%
Bachelor's or higher22.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool7617.3%
Kindergarten40.9%
Elementary school13831.4%
High school12027.3%
College / grad school10223.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.8%
Construction 18.2%
Retail trade 14.8%
Other services 13.0%
Agriculture & mining 9.8%
Public administration 7.0%
Professional & management 5.0%
Manufacturing 3.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%
Wholesale trade 1.8%
Transportation & utilities 1.2%
Finance & real estate 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts23.8%
Service25.2%
Sales & office19.2%
Natural resources & construction24.1%
Production & transportation7.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector77.4%
Government16.5%
Self-employed6.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone85.2%
Carpool9.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.1%
Work from home2.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)18.0

Poverty

All people 13.4%
Under 18 years 21.1%
18 and over 10.5%
Married-couple families 3.9%
Female-led households 61.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security27.4%
Retirement income16.0%
Supplemental Security4.9%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP22.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.4%
High blood pressure40.2%
High cholesterol40.4%
Diabetes17.1%
Heart disease9.1%
Stroke4.2%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis28.1%
Kidney disease4.2%
Pulmonary disease9.5%
Cancer6.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.8%
Binge drinking15.7%
No physical activity33.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.6%
Depression22.3%
Fair or poor health25.6%
Poor mental health15.6%
Poor physical health15.4%
No health insurance35.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.3%
Visited dentist46.7%
Cholesterol screening89.0%
Teeth loss20.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans363.8%
Disability%
Any disability8.8%
Under 183.1%
18–64 years5.2%
65 and over41.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance58.9%
Public insurance40.9%
No insurance6.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,20692.6%
Spanish221.8%
Other Indo-European221.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,23594.9%
Born in same state1,23594.9%
Born in different state99976.7%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen675.1%
Not a US citizen3552.2%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French32525%
Arab967.4%
Italian453.5%
AncestryCount%
Polish40.3%
English30.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access29.7%
Internet access94.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78870

What city is ZIP code 78870 in?

ZIP code 78870 is primarily assigned to Knippa, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78870 in?

ZIP code 78870 falls within Uvalde County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 78870 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 78870 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 78870?

Health data for ZIP code 78870 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78870?

The median home value in ZIP code 78870 is $163,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 78870?

ZIP code 78870 has an estimated population of 1,302 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 78870 in?

ZIP code 78870 observes the CST timezone.

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