78379 ZIP Code — Riviera, TX

Kleberg County, Texas

ZIP code 78379 is located in Riviera, Texas, within Kleberg County. It covers approximately 75.97 square miles and serves a population of 1,597 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 78379

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $97,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,019. 40% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% 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 78379 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,597

population

75.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78379 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78379

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78379. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Riviera	Acceptable
Riviera	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78363 Kingsville (14.2 mi) 78375 Premont (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,597
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	273

Geography
Land area	75.97 sq mi
Water area	9.46 sq mi
Latitude	27.3099
Longitude	-97.8567
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	40.7%	51.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	28.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	16.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	7.0%	2.5%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,597

Population

People per sq mi

50.4

Median age

$66,019

Median household income

$33,731

Per capita income

$97,100

Median home value

$1,186

Median monthly rent

84.9%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

9.0%

Unemployment

795

Housing units

26.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

107

126

65–74

147

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	383	24.0%
18 and over	1,214	76.0%
65 and over	352	22.0%
Median age	50.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.6%

Hispanic or Latino 21.8%

Two or more races 20.9%

Black or African American 2.1%

Other race 1.5%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,093	53.6%
Hispanic or Latino	444	21.8%
Two or more races	426	20.9%
Black or African American	43	2.1%
Other race	31	1.5%
Asian	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.7%	51.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	28.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	16.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	7.0%	2.5%	7.8%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 0.9%

$25k–$35k 13.2%

$35k–$50k 15.9%

$50k–$75k 23.6%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	0.9%
$25k–$35k	13.2%
$35k–$50k	15.9%
$50k–$75k	23.6%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$66,019

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.3%

$50k–$100k 21.3%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k–$300k 10.7%

$300k–$500k 7.0%

$500k–$1M 4.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,100
Median rent / month	$1,186
Owner occupied	84.9%
Renter occupied	15.1%
Vacant	24.9%
Single-family detached	76.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.4%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.3%
2010–2019	9.7%
2000–2009	29.2%
1990–1999	11.4%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	19.5%
1960–1969	2.8%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	6.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.4%
1 bedroom	11.0%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	44.3%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	33.8%
2 vehicles	43.3%
3 or more	20.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	88.0%
Propane / LP gas	10.2%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	341	50.6%
Cohabiting couple	55	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	119	17.7%
Female householder, no spouse	159	23.6%
Households with children under 18	170	25.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	263	39.0%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.1%	21.6%
Married	53.3%	51.6%
Separated	4.0%	0.4%
Widowed	4.4%	18.3%
Divorced	10.3%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 41.8%

Some college, no degree 14.6%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 14.4%

Graduate / professional 11.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.5%
Bachelor's or higher	26.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	21	7.0%
Elementary school	137	45.7%
High school	113	37.7%
College / grad school	29	9.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Manufacturing 15.4%

Transportation & utilities 13.9%

Agriculture & mining 13.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.8%

Professional & management 5.8%

Other services 4.6%

Construction 4.4%

Retail trade 3.1%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Public administration 1.6%

Information 1.2%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.5%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	23.1%
Production & transportation	13.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.7%
Government	7.8%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.0%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.2%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	4.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 8.6%

18 and over 9.2%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 45.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.6%
Retirement income	22.6%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	39.0%
High cholesterol	39.8%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	21.8%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	32.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.7%
Visited dentist	52.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	144	11.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	11.0%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	33.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.1%
Public insurance	37.1%
No insurance	15.5%
Uninsured under 19	8.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,486	93.0%
Spanish	138	9.3%
Other Indo-European	138	9.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,561	97.7%
Born in same state	1,561	97.7%
Born in different state	1,326	83.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	36	2.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	159	10%
Italian	132	8.3%
Arab	103	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	10	0.6%
English	9	0.6%
Polish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.2%
Internet access	94.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78379

What city is ZIP code 78379 in?

ZIP code 78379 is primarily assigned to Riviera, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78379 in?

ZIP code 78379 falls within Kleberg County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 78379 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 78379 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 78379 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 78379 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 78379 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 78379 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78379?

The median home value in ZIP code 78379 is $97,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 78379 in?

ZIP code 78379 observes the CST timezone.