78372 ZIP Code — Orange Grove, TX

Jim Wells County, Texas

ZIP code 78372 is located in Orange Grove, Texas, within Jim Wells County. It covers approximately 245.00 square miles and serves a population of 4,999 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 78372

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $115,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($52,083) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 78372 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,999

population

245.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78372 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78372

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78372. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Orange Grove	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78383 Sandia (11 mi) 78330 Agua Dulce (16 mi) 78332 Alice (18.1 mi) 78368 Mathis (19 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,999
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	249

Geography
Land area	245.00 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	27.9402
Longitude	-98.0456
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	53.9%	53.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	24.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	18.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	6.6%	3.4%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,999

Population

People per sq mi

37.2

Median age

$52,083

Median household income

$27,480

Per capita income

$115,200

Median home value

$779

Median monthly rent

76.9%

Home ownership

17.7%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

1,875

Housing units

12.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

229

Under 5

305

204

5–9

271

112

10–14

149

15–19

111

20–24

148

307

25–34

409

285

35–44

380

45–54

132

155

55–59

206

152

60–64

201

300

65–74

400

75–84

124

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,335	26.7%
18 and over	3,664	73.3%
65 and over	982	19.6%
Median age	37.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.1%

Hispanic or Latino 13.5%

Two or more races 13.3%

Other race 2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,109	71.1%
Hispanic or Latino	777	13.5%
Two or more races	767	13.3%
Other race	118	2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.9%	53.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	24.9%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	18.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	6.6%	3.4%	7.8%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 16.6%

$25k–$35k 4.1%

$35k–$50k 21.3%

$50k–$75k 11.6%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k+ 10.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	16.6%
$25k–$35k	4.1%
$35k–$50k	21.3%
$50k–$75k	11.6%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$150k–$200k	0.8%
$200k+	10.2%
Median income	$52,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.1%

$50k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

$200k–$300k 9.6%

$300k–$500k 10.9%

$500k–$1M 8.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,200
Median rent / month	$779
Owner occupied	76.9%
Renter occupied	23.1%
Vacant	24.6%
Single-family detached	64.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	29.2%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	7.0%
2010–2019	9.7%
2000–2009	16.5%
1990–1999	18.7%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	20.7%
1960–1969	2.5%
1950–1959	3.3%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	4.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	24.6%
3 bedrooms	50.5%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	28.8%
2 vehicles	45.9%
3 or more	21.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.4%
Electricity	85.8%
Propane / LP gas	8.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,052	61.5%
Cohabiting couple	132	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	171	10.0%
Female householder, no spouse	356	20.8%
Households with children under 18	657	38.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	677	39.6%
Average household size	2.92

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.1%	14.7%
Married	61.3%	59.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	1.7%	11.0%
Divorced	11.0%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 38.6%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.8%
Bachelor's or higher	12.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	80	7.2%
Kindergarten	106	9.5%
Elementary school	580	52.1%
High school	110	9.9%
College / grad school	238	21.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.1%

Transportation & utilities 17.0%

Agriculture & mining 12.1%

Construction 11.3%

Retail trade 11.3%

Manufacturing 7.0%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Professional & management 3.2%

Public administration 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.5%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	19.3%
Production & transportation	21.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.6%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	10.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.6%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.0%
Other means	4.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.0

Poverty

All people 17.7%

Under 18 years 14.2%

18 and over 18.9%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 80.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.8%
Retirement income	19.7%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	32.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	25.2%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	38.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.0%
Visited dentist	44.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	433	11.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.5%
65 and over	52.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.9%
Public insurance	35.4%
No insurance	20.4%
Uninsured under 19	11.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,465	89.3%
Spanish	255	5.7%
Other Indo-European	255	5.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,594	91.9%
Born in same state	4,549	91.0%
Born in different state	4,176	83.5%
Foreign born	45	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	405	8.1%
Not a US citizen	219	54.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	687	13.7%
Italian	428	8.6%
Arab	149	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	28	0.6%
English	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.2%
Internet access	71.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78372

What city is ZIP code 78372 in?

ZIP code 78372 is primarily assigned to Orange Grove, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78372 in?

ZIP code 78372 falls within Jim Wells County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 78372 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 78372 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78372?

12% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 78372?

18% of residents in ZIP code 78372 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 78372 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 78372 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 78372 in?

ZIP code 78372 observes the CST timezone.