78374 ZIP Code — Portland, TX
San Patricio County, Texas
ZIP code 78374 is located in Portland, Texas, within San Patricio County. It covers approximately 18.56 square miles and serves a population of 20,037 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.
About ZIP code 78374
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $217,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $82,791.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
20,037
population
18.56
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78374 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78374
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78374. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Portland | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
78390 Taft (5.6 mi)
78362 Ingleside (7.9 mi)
78336 Aransas Pass (8.5 mi)
78402 Corpus Christi (10.2 mi)
78401 Corpus Christi (11.3 mi)
78407 Corpus Christi (11.8 mi)
78340 Bayside (12.3 mi)
78404 Corpus Christi (13 mi)
78408 Corpus Christi (13.1 mi)
78405 Corpus Christi (14.4 mi)
78409 Corpus Christi (14.6 mi)
78411 Corpus Christi (15.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 20,037 |
| Population density | 1,080 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 409 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 18.56 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.21 sq mi |
| Latitude | 27.9371 |
| Longitude | -97.3056 |
| 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 | 32.2% | 46.9% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.5% | 28.6% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.7% | 20.1% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 8.6% | 4.4% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
20,037
Population
1,080
People per sq mi
34.1
Median age
$82,791
Median household income
$38,056
Per capita income
$217,400
Median home value
$1,731
Median monthly rent
65.4%
Home ownership
9.7%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
5,825
Housing units
27.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
750
Under 5
699
821
5–9
765
812
10–14
756
623
15–19
581
701
20–24
653
1,637
25–34
1,526
1,466
35–44
1,366
1,205
45–54
1,123
515
55–59
479
455
60–64
425
793
65–74
739
418
75–84
390
175
85+
164
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,228 | 26.1% |
| 18 and over | 14,809 | 73.9% |
| 65 and over | 2,679 | 13.4% |
| Median age | 34.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
66.2%
Hispanic or Latino
14.1%
Two or more races
13%
Other race
3%
Asian
1.6%
Black or African American
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,433 | 66.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,292 | 14.1% |
| Two or more races | 3,030 | 13% |
| Other race | 706 | 3% |
| Asian | 364 | 1.6% |
| Black or African American | 338 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 101 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 65 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.2% | 46.9% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.5% | 28.6% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.7% | 20.1% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 8.6% | 4.4% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
4.3%
$10k–$15k
3.1%
$15k–$25k
2.6%
$25k–$35k
5.6%
$35k–$50k
9.7%
$50k–$75k
19.5%
$75k–$100k
14.8%
$100k–$150k
18.9%
$150k–$200k
8.5%
$200k+
13.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.5% |
| $200k+ | 13.0% |
| Median income | $82,791 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.0%
$50k–$100k
5.2%
$100k–$150k
12.1%
$150k–$200k
18.0%
$200k–$300k
41.6%
$300k–$500k
15.1%
$500k–$1M
2.6%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $217,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,731 |
| Owner occupied | 65.4% |
| Renter occupied | 34.6% |
| Vacant | 14.8% |
| Single-family detached | 72.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.9% |
| Mobile homes | 2.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.84 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 20.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 26.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.9% |
| 3 or more | 20.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 20.3% |
| Electricity | 78.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,807 | 54.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 309 | 4.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,119 | 15.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,802 | 25.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,656 | 37.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,894 | 26.9% |
| Average household size | 2.84 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.3% | 26.0% |
| Married | 51.9% | 51.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 8.2% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 12.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
6.5%
HS graduate
29.6%
Some college, no degree
26.0%
Associate's degree
9.4%
Bachelor's degree
18.3%
Graduate / professional
8.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 267 | 5.4% |
| Kindergarten | 314 | 6.3% |
| Elementary school | 2,665 | 53.5% |
| High school | 797 | 16.0% |
| College / grad school | 942 | 18.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.6%
Construction
13.5%
Retail trade
10.0%
Manufacturing
8.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Professional & management
7.6%
Transportation & utilities
6.3%
Public administration
5.8%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Agriculture & mining
4.4%
Other services
4.2%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.9% |
| Service | 17.0% |
| Sales & office | 18.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.0% |
| Production & transportation | 13.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.5% |
| Government | 14.5% |
| Self-employed | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 87.7% |
| Carpool | 4.3% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 6.7% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.6 |
Poverty
All people
9.7%
Under 18 years
17.4%
18 and over
6.9%
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
28.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.5% |
| Retirement income | 22.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| High blood pressure | 31.7% |
| High cholesterol | 32.4% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 20.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.4% |
| Binge drinking | 18.7% |
| No physical activity | 25.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.3% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 26.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.5% |
| Visited dentist | 52.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 11.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,585 | 10.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.3% |
| Under 18 | 4.8% |
| 18–64 years | 10.5% |
| 65 and over | 50.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.3% |
| Public insurance | 25.5% |
| No insurance | 14.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,588 | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 724 | 3.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 436 | 2.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 208 | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 80 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,986 | 94.8% |
| Born in same state | 18,785 | 93.8% |
| Born in different state | 14,480 | 72.3% |
| Foreign born | 201 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,051 | 5.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 297 | 28.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,397 | 12% |
| Italian | 1,624 | 8.1% |
| Arab | 787 | 3.9% |
| English | 128 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 106 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 77 | 0.4% |
| German | 76 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 43 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.1% |
| Internet access | 98.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78374
What city is ZIP code 78374 in?
ZIP code 78374 is primarily assigned to Portland, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78374 in?
ZIP code 78374 falls within San Patricio County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 78374 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 78374 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 78374?
ZIP code 78374 has an estimated population of 20,037 residents, with a density of 1,080 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78374?
The median home value in ZIP code 78374 is $217,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 78374?
The median household income in ZIP code 78374 is $82,791, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 78374 in?
ZIP code 78374 observes the CST timezone.