78881 ZIP Code — Sabinal, TX

Uvalde County, Texas

ZIP code 78881 is located in Sabinal, Texas, within Uvalde County. It covers approximately 261.31 square miles and serves a population of 1,415 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 830.

About ZIP code 78881

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $74,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $34,259. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 78881 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,415

population

261.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78881 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78881

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78881. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sabinal	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78870 Knippa (5.5 mi) 78850 D Hanis (15.2 mi) 78838 Concan (15.9 mi) 78884 Utopia (17.2 mi) 78801 Uvalde (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,415
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	463

Geography
Land area	261.31 sq mi
Water area	1.13 sq mi
Latitude	29.3057
Longitude	-99.5472
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	71.1%	53.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	13.9%	29.6%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	13.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,415

Population

People per sq mi

52.6

Median age

$34,259

Median household income

$22,116

Per capita income

$74,700

Median home value

$546

Median monthly rent

77.6%

Home ownership

22.9%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

679

Housing units

20.6%

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

101

60–64

107

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	266	18.8%
18 and over	1,149	81.2%
65 and over	301	21.3%
Median age	52.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.5%

Two or more races 13.6%

Hispanic or Latino 11.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,196	74.5%
Two or more races	219	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	190	11.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.1%	53.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	13.9%	29.6%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	13.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	7.8%

Under $10k 6.7%

$10k–$15k 5.5%

$15k–$25k 23.0%

$25k–$35k 16.3%

$35k–$50k 9.0%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.7%
$10k–$15k	5.5%
$15k–$25k	23.0%
$25k–$35k	16.3%
$35k–$50k	9.0%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	7.1%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$34,259

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.0%

$50k–$100k 40.8%

$100k–$150k 6.8%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 3.9%

$300k–$500k 1.6%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

$1M+ 5.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$74,700
Median rent / month	$546
Owner occupied	77.6%
Renter occupied	22.4%
Vacant	29.8%
Single-family detached	77.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.3%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.4%
2000–2009	6.6%
1990–1999	16.1%
1980–1989	32.3%
1970–1979	12.0%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	10.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.2%
2 bedrooms	47.8%
3 bedrooms	33.7%
4 bedrooms	9.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.8%
1 vehicle	34.5%
2 vehicles	23.1%
3 or more	24.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.9%
Electricity	77.7%
Propane / LP gas	15.7%
Wood	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	247	43.6%
Cohabiting couple	12	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	129	22.8%
Female householder, no spouse	178	31.4%
Households with children under 18	120	21.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	186	32.9%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.7%	10.9%
Married	42.2%	56.6%
Separated	10.0%	3.6%
Widowed	1.2%	21.5%
Divorced	12.9%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 14.4%

HS graduate 38.4%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 4.7%

Bachelor's degree 14.9%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.4%
Bachelor's or higher	20.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	3.7%
Kindergarten	19	7.9%
Elementary school	141	58.5%
High school	47	19.5%
College / grad school	25	10.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 19.3%

Professional & management 18.7%

Other services 16.2%

Construction 11.2%

Public administration 10.9%

Education & healthcare 9.3%

Retail trade 6.7%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.5%
Service	28.6%
Sales & office	16.5%
Natural resources & construction	20.4%
Production & transportation	9.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.9%
Government	19.8%
Self-employed	16.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.6%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.2%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	3.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.1

Poverty

All people 22.9%

Under 18 years 35.7%

18 and over 19.9%

Married-couple families 8.5%

Female-led households 55.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.0%
Retirement income	23.0%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	17.5%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	34.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	26.2%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	15.5%
No health insurance	37.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	46.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	19.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	85	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.3%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	13.3%
65 and over	60.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.5%
Public insurance	39.1%
No insurance	24.7%
Uninsured under 19	15.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,365	96.5%
Spanish	41	3.0%
Other Indo-European	41	3.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,273	90.0%
Born in same state	1,273	90.0%
Born in different state	999	70.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	142	10.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	185	13.1%
Italian	74	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	42	3%
Arab	38	2.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	73.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78881

What city is ZIP code 78881 in?

ZIP code 78881 is primarily assigned to Sabinal, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78881 in?

ZIP code 78881 falls within Uvalde County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78881?

23% of residents in ZIP code 78881 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 78881 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 78881 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78881?

The median home value in ZIP code 78881 is $74,700.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 78881?

Health data for ZIP code 78881 shows elevated rates of diabetes (18%) and smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 78881 in?

ZIP code 78881 observes the CST timezone.