78371 ZIP Code — Oilton, TX
Webb County, Texas
ZIP code 78371 is located in Oilton, Texas, within Webb County. It covers approximately 88.20 square miles and serves a population of 130 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.
130
population
88.20
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78371 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78371
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78371. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Oilton | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 130 |
| Population density | 1 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 479 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 88.20 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.19 sq mi |
| Latitude | 27.4685 |
| Longitude | -98.9589 |
| 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 | 62.7% | 49.8% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.3% | 30.0% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.0% | 16.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.5% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
130
Population
1
People per sq mi
48.6
Median age
$39,063
Median household income
$24,276
Per capita income
$75,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
88.7%
Home ownership
10.8%
Poverty rate
8.8%
Unemployment
133
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4
10–14
2
15
15–19
7
9
20–24
5
7
35–44
4
15
45–54
7
9
55–59
5
5
60–64
2
17
65–74
9
4
75–84
2
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17 | 13.1% |
| 18 and over | 113 | 86.9% |
| 65 and over | 34 | 26.2% |
| Median age | 48.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
38.1%
Two or more races
38.1%
White
23.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 80 | 38.1% |
| Two or more races | 80 | 38.1% |
| White | 50 | 23.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 62.7% | 49.8% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.3% | 30.0% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.0% | 16.8% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.5% | 7.8% |
$10k–$15k
22.6%
$15k–$25k
11.3%
$25k–$35k
8.1%
$35k–$50k
12.9%
$50k–$75k
14.5%
$75k–$100k
22.6%
$100k–$150k
8.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 22.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 22.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 8.1% |
| Median income | $39,063 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
43.6%
$50k–$100k
43.6%
$200k–$300k
12.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $75,000 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 88.7% |
| Renter occupied | 11.3% |
| Vacant | 55.7% |
| Single-family detached | 81.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 18.6% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.75 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 23.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 27.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.6% |
| 3 or more | 19.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 24.2% |
| Electricity | 45.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 17 | 27.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 36 | 58.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 9 | 14.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 12 | 19.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 28 | 45.2% |
| Average household size | 2.10 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.8% | 29.7% |
| Married | 37.9% | 64.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 5.4% |
| Divorced | 17.2% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
28.4%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
31.8%
Some college, no degree
22.7%
Associate's degree
17.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 71.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 6 | 21.4% |
| High school | 11 | 39.3% |
| College / grad school | 11 | 39.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
22.6%
Agriculture & mining
21.0%
Education & healthcare
19.4%
Construction
12.9%
Transportation & utilities
12.9%
Finance & real estate
11.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 11.3% |
| Service | 19.4% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 22.6% |
| Production & transportation | 46.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.6% |
| Government | 19.4% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 11.3% |
| Other means | 9.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.2 |
Poverty
All people
10.8%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
12.4%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 56.5% |
| Retirement income | 3.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 48.3% |
| High blood pressure | 38.5% |
| High cholesterol | 36.2% |
| Diabetes | 21.9% |
| Heart disease | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 25.1% |
| Kidney disease | 4.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.4% |
| Cancer | 4.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 22.1% |
| Binge drinking | 13.9% |
| No physical activity | 46.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.1% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 37.5% |
| Poor mental health | 17.7% |
| Poor physical health | 19.3% |
| No health insurance | 54.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.9% |
| Visited dentist | 33.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.2% |
| Teeth loss | 25.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 and over | 38.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 52.3% |
| Public insurance | 43.8% |
| No insurance | 10.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 130 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 31 | 23.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 31 | 23.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 110 | 84.6% |
| Born in same state | 110 | 84.6% |
| Born in different state | 105 | 80.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 20 | 15.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 20 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2 | 1.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.7% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78371
What city is ZIP code 78371 in?
ZIP code 78371 is primarily assigned to Oilton, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78371 in?
ZIP code 78371 falls within Webb County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 78371 have a large retiree population?
57% of households in ZIP code 78371 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 78371 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 78371 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 78371 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 78371 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 78371?
Approximately 24% of households in ZIP code 78371 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What timezone is ZIP code 78371 in?
ZIP code 78371 observes the CST timezone.