78877 ZIP Code — Quemado, TX

Maverick County, Texas

ZIP code 78877 is located in Quemado, Texas, within Maverick County. It covers approximately 47.42 square miles and serves a population of 1,061 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 830.

About ZIP code 78877

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $39,785. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), diabetes (19%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 54% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 78877 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,061

population

47.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78877 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78877

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78877. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Quemado	Acceptable
Quemado	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,061
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	323

Geography
Land area	47.42 sq mi
Water area	1.17 sq mi
Latitude	28.9115
Longitude	-100.3895
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	78.8%	55.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	14.4%	27.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	14.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,061

Population

People per sq mi

49.5

Median age

$39,785

Median household income

$18,755

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

77.1%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

307

Housing units

1.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

25–34

35–44

217

45–54

241

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	223	21.0%
18 and over	838	79.0%
65 and over	102	9.6%
Median age	49.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 36.4%

Two or more races 36.4%

White 27.2%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	607	36.4%
Two or more races	607	36.4%
White	454	27.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	78.8%	55.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	14.4%	27.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	14.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	7.8%

$10k–$15k 17.7%

$35k–$50k 58.6%

$50k–$75k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	17.7%
$35k–$50k	58.6%
$50k–$75k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
Median income	$39,785

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 34.1%

$300k–$500k 45.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	77.1%
Renter occupied	22.9%
Vacant	7.2%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	21.5%
2000–2009	4.4%
1990–1999	32.8%
1980–1989	7.2%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	28.7%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.4%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	13.6%
3 bedrooms	19.5%
4 bedrooms	57.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	22.9%
2 vehicles	57.7%
3 or more	19.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	94.5%
Propane / LP gas	5.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	224	61.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	81	22.4%
Female householder, no spouse	57	15.7%
Households with children under 18	132	36.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	95	26.2%
Average household size	2.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.2%	3.9%
Married	73.3%	82.2%
Separated	0.0%	11.4%
Widowed	0.0%	2.4%
Divorced	10.5%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 29.2%

Some HS, no diploma 37.5%

HS graduate 21.4%

Some college, no degree 7.8%

Associate's degree 2.3%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	33.3%
Bachelor's or higher	1.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	69	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 34.0%

Agriculture & mining 23.6%

Construction 18.6%

Transportation & utilities 14.6%

Retail trade 7.4%

Other services 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.0%
Service	1.9%
Sales & office	7.4%
Natural resources & construction	36.9%
Production & transportation	19.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.6%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	48.5%
Carpool	51.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 30.9%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 82.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.2%
Retirement income	2.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.3%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	19.4%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	22.8%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	33.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.9%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	29.0%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	44.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.8%
Visited dentist	45.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.4%
65 and over	76.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.6%
Public insurance	37.4%
No insurance	23.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	907	85.5%
Spanish	485	53.5%
Other Indo-European	485	53.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	373	35.2%
Born in same state	303	28.6%
Born in different state	247	23.3%
Foreign born	70	6.6%
Naturalized citizen	688	64.8%
Not a US citizen	197	28.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.1%
Internet access	90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78877

What city is ZIP code 78877 in?

ZIP code 78877 is primarily assigned to Quemado, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78877 in?

ZIP code 78877 falls within Maverick County, Texas.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 78877?

Approximately 54% of households in ZIP code 78877 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 78877?

Health data for ZIP code 78877 shows elevated rates of obesity (44%) and diabetes (19%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78877?

The median household income in ZIP code 78877 is $39,785, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 78877?

ZIP code 78877 has an estimated population of 1,061 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 78877 in?

ZIP code 78877 observes the CST timezone.