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Edwards County
Rocksprings, TX
78880
78880 ZIP Code — Rocksprings, TX
Edwards County, Texas
ZIP code 78880 is located in
Rocksprings ,
Texas ,
within Edwards County .
It covers approximately 1,846.61 square miles and serves a population of
1,269 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 830 .
About ZIP code 78880
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $87,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $36,563. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%) compared to national benchmarks. 25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 78880 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,269
Population density
1,269 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
137
Geography
Land area
1,846.61 sq mi
Water area
1.72 sq mi
Latitude
29.9570
Longitude
-100.2275
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
830
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
65.9%
62.4%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
18.1%
23.0%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
10.9%
10.0%
22.6%
Over $200k
5.1%
4.6%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$36,563
Median household income
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 270 21.3% 18 and over 999 78.7% 65 and over 239 18.8% Median age 40.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 1,115 79.4% Hispanic or Latino 136 9.7% Other race 124 8.8% Black or African American 14 1% Two or more races 14 1% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
65.9%
62.4%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
18.1%
23.0%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
10.9%
10.0%
22.6%
Over $200k
5.1%
4.6%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.9% $10k–$15k 17.5% $15k–$25k 7.6% $25k–$35k 17.9% $35k–$50k 27.8% $50k–$75k 6.0% $75k–$100k 1.0% $100k–$150k 8.6% $150k–$200k 7.6% $200k+ 2.1% Median income $36,563
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $87,500 Median rent / month $680 Owner occupied 80.2% Renter occupied 19.8% Vacant 43.2% Single-family detached 77.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 21.9% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.31
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 8.4% 2000–2009 5.7% 1990–1999 15.9% 1980–1989 8.4% 1970–1979 10.3% 1960–1969 13.1% 1950–1959 19.2% 1940–1949 2.3% 1939 or earlier 16.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.0% 1 bedroom 20.0% 2 bedrooms 28.8% 3 bedrooms 40.4% 4 bedrooms 5.3% 5+ bedrooms 2.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.3% 1 vehicle 50.8% 2 vehicles 23.5% 3 or more 22.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.6% Electricity 66.5% Propane / LP gas 32.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 130 26.7% Cohabiting couple 15 3.1% Male householder, no spouse 218 44.9% Female householder, no spouse 123 25.3% Households with children under 18 112 23.0% Households with seniors (65+) 223 45.9% Average household size 2.54
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 43.4% 24.5% Married 21.3% 34.8% Separated 1.2% 4.5% Widowed 4.8% 21.0% Divorced 29.2% 15.2%
Education
Less than 9th grade
17.9%
Some HS, no diploma
11.5%
Some college, no degree
23.3%
Graduate / professional
2.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 70.5% Bachelor's or higher 15.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 51 13.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 117 29.8% High school 212 53.9% College / grad school 13 3.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
17.5%
Agriculture & mining
12.6%
Public administration
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Professional & management
4.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 9.7% Service 37.8% Sales & office 8.5% Natural resources & construction 37.8% Production & transportation 6.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 65.8% Government 17.0% Self-employed 17.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.5% Carpool 12.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 9.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 18.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
20.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 50.6% Retirement income 25.3% Supplemental Security 2.9% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 14.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.3% High blood pressure 41.5% High cholesterol 42.2% Diabetes 18.0% Heart disease 9.6% Stroke 4.4% Asthma 9.3% Arthritis 28.5% Kidney disease 4.3% Pulmonary disease 9.3% Cancer 7.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.4% Binge drinking 14.9% No physical activity 34.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.6% Depression 21.2% Fair or poor health 26.3% Poor mental health 15.1% Poor physical health 15.6% No health insurance 37.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.1% Visited dentist 46.6% Cholesterol screening 89.5% Teeth loss 18.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 81 8.1%
Disability % Any disability 13.7% Under 18 7.8% 18–64 years 4.3% 65 and over 49.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 49.0% Public insurance 33.0% No insurance 25.4% Uninsured under 19 5.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,224 96.5% Spanish 107 8.7% Other Indo-European 107 8.7% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,131 89.1% Born in same state 1,129 89.0% Born in different state 975 76.8% Foreign born 2 0.2% Naturalized citizen 138 10.9% Not a US citizen 39 28.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 145 11.4% Italian 61 4.8%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 3 0.2% Arab 2 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.3% Internet access 72.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78880
What city is ZIP code 78880 in?
ZIP code 78880 is primarily assigned to Rocksprings, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78880 in?
ZIP code 78880 falls within Edwards County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 78880 have a large retiree population?
51% of households in ZIP code 78880 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78880?
25% of residents in ZIP code 78880 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 78880 mostly owner-occupied?
80% of occupied units in ZIP code 78880 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78880?
The median home value in ZIP code 78880 is $87,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 78880 in?
ZIP code 78880 observes the CST timezone.
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