78872 ZIP Code — La Pryor, TX

Zavala County, Texas

ZIP code 78872 is located in La Pryor, Texas, within Zavala County. It covers approximately 167.06 square miles and serves a population of 1,161 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 830.

About ZIP code 78872

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 $69,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $38,063. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (20%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 20% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 78872 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,161
population
167.06
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78872 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78872

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City Status
La Pryor Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,161
Population density 7 / sq mi
State FIPS 48
County FIPS 507
Geography
Land area 167.06 sq mi
Water area 0.61 sq mi
Latitude 28.9499
Longitude -99.9405
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 79.5% 59.4% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 9.5% 33.2% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 9.8% 6.3% 22.6%
Over $200k 1.3% 1.1% 7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,161
Population
7
People per sq mi
26.8
Median age
$38,063
Median household income
$17,120
Per capita income
$69,900
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
77.5%
Home ownership
21.7%
Poverty rate
6.1%
Unemployment
376
Housing units
12.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
40
Under 5
37
59
5–9
55
57
10–14
53
54
15–19
50
71
20–24
66
47
25–34
44
58
35–44
54
45
45–54
41
52
55–59
48
17
60–64
16
72
65–74
66
20
75–84
18
11
85+
10
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1830125.9%
18 and over86074.1%
65 and over19717.0%
Median age26.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 38.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
Two or more races 27.5%
Black or African American 3.8%
Other race 1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
GroupCount%
White62538.5%
Hispanic or Latino46328.5%
Two or more races44727.5%
Black or African American623.8%
Other race161%
American Indian / Alaska Native110.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 79.5% 59.4% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 9.5% 33.2% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 9.8% 6.3% 22.6%
Over $200k 1.3% 1.1% 7.8%
Under $10k 6.6%
$15k–$25k 17.5%
$25k–$35k 16.4%
$35k–$50k 24.1%
$50k–$75k 11.5%
$75k–$100k 13.2%
$100k–$150k 10.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.6%
$15k–$25k17.5%
$25k–$35k16.4%
$35k–$50k24.1%
$50k–$75k11.5%
$75k–$100k13.2%
$100k–$150k10.7%
Median income$38,063

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.7%
$50k–$100k 34.6%
$100k–$150k 11.7%
$200k–$300k 4.6%
$300k–$500k 25.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$69,900
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied77.5%
Renter occupied22.5%
Vacant20.3%
Single-family detached60.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes34.1%
Median rooms5.0
Avg household size (owned)3.31

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201919.0%
2000–20097.2%
1990–199928.8%
1980–198921.4%
1970–19790.0%
1960–19699.8%
1950–19598.1%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier5.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.2%
1 bedroom9.2%
2 bedrooms23.4%
3 bedrooms53.7%
4 bedrooms10.9%
5+ bedrooms0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle29.9%
2 vehicles43.8%
3 or more26.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas10.7%
Electricity84.7%
Propane / LP gas4.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family19152.3%
Cohabiting couple71.9%
Male householder, no spouse8723.8%
Female householder, no spouse8021.9%
Households with children under 1812835.1%
Households with seniors (65+)11230.7%
Average household size3.18

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married32.1%43.2%
Married55.1%47.9%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed5.0%2.2%
Divorced7.8%6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.8%
Some HS, no diploma 25.4%
HS graduate 15.8%
Some college, no degree 22.9%
Associate's degree 10.8%
Bachelor's degree 7.8%
Graduate / professional 4.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher61.9%
Bachelor's or higher12.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool328.0%
Kindergarten307.5%
Elementary school17142.8%
High school205.0%
College / grad school14736.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.8%
Retail trade 16.9%
Agriculture & mining 12.6%
Transportation & utilities 8.1%
Professional & management 6.8%
Public administration 6.3%
Manufacturing 5.9%
Construction 5.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts25.5%
Service20.5%
Sales & office9.9%
Natural resources & construction15.3%
Production & transportation28.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector85.1%
Government14.9%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone96.9%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)36.3

Poverty

All people 21.7%
Under 18 years 20.3%
18 and over 22.2%
Married-couple families 18.8%
Female-led households 15.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security27.7%
Retirement income16.4%
Supplemental Security3.3%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP22.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity44.8%
High blood pressure38.0%
High cholesterol36.0%
Diabetes19.9%
Heart disease8.4%
Stroke4.2%
Asthma10.1%
Arthritis23.6%
Kidney disease4.4%
Pulmonary disease8.4%
Cancer4.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.9%
Binge drinking15.9%
No physical activity42.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.9%
Depression22.2%
Fair or poor health33.5%
Poor mental health18.0%
Poor physical health17.7%
No health insurance50.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)68.9%
Visited dentist35.8%
Cholesterol screening84.5%
Teeth loss23.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans515.9%
Disability%
Any disability9.6%
Under 182.0%
18–64 years5.4%
65 and over35.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance52.9%
Public insurance46.4%
No insurance16.5%
Uninsured under 1917.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,08493.4%
Spanish21920.2%
Other Indo-European21920.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,03489.1%
Born in same state1,03489.1%
Born in different state95181.9%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen12710.9%
Not a US citizen3326.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab464%
AncestryCount%
Italian30.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access31.4%
Internet access86.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78872

What city is ZIP code 78872 in?

ZIP code 78872 is primarily assigned to La Pryor, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78872 in?

ZIP code 78872 falls within Zavala County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78872?

22% of residents in ZIP code 78872 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78872?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 78872?

Approximately 20% of households in ZIP code 78872 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 78872?

Health data for ZIP code 78872 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (20%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 78872 in?

ZIP code 78872 observes the CST timezone.

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