78670 ZIP Code — Staples, TX
Guadalupe County, Texas
ZIP code 78670 is located in Staples, Texas, within Guadalupe County. It covers approximately 5.62 square miles and serves a population of 156 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 512/737/830.
156
population
5.62
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78670 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78670
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78670. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Staples | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 156 |
| Population density | 28 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 187 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.62 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.7703 |
| Longitude | -97.8186 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 512/737/830 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.7% | 29.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 46.3% | 34.9% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.0% | 29.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 6.3% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
156
Population
28
People per sq mi
44.5
Median age
$82,589
Median household income
$30,782
Per capita income
$262,500
Median home value
$1,643
Median monthly rent
60.7%
Home ownership
0.6%
Poverty rate
16.9%
Unemployment
42
Housing units
33.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3
Under 5
5
18
10–14
25
3
15–19
4
11
35–44
16
9
45–54
13
4
55–59
6
2
60–64
2
5
65–74
6
9
75–84
13
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 58 | 37.2% |
| 18 and over | 98 | 62.8% |
| 65 and over | 35 | 22.4% |
| Median age | 44.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
62.1%
Two or more races
19.5%
Hispanic or Latino
10.3%
Black or African American
8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 108 | 62.1% |
| Two or more races | 34 | 19.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.7% | 29.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 46.3% | 34.9% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.0% | 29.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 6.3% | 7.8% |
$15k–$25k
14.8%
$25k–$35k
3.3%
$35k–$50k
3.3%
$50k–$75k
27.9%
$75k–$100k
23.0%
$100k–$150k
13.1%
$150k–$200k
14.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 14.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 3.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 27.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 23.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.8% |
| Median income | $82,589 |
Housing
Home values
$100k–$150k
5.4%
$150k–$200k
10.8%
$200k–$300k
37.8%
$300k–$500k
45.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $262,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,643 |
| Owner occupied | 60.7% |
| Renter occupied | 39.3% |
| Vacant | 7.6% |
| Single-family detached | 71.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 28.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.70 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 36.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 75.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 63.9% |
| 3 or more | 9.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 90.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 37 | 60.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1 | 1.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 10 | 16.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 13 | 21.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 33 | 54.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 22 | 36.1% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 2.4% | 25.0% |
| Married | 73.2% | 60.9% |
| Separated | 24.4% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 12.5% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 1.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.1%
Some HS, no diploma
3.1%
HS graduate
26.5%
Some college, no degree
13.3%
Associate's degree
16.3%
Bachelor's degree
24.5%
Graduate / professional
9.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 40 | 80.0% |
| High school | 10 | 20.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
28.6%
Information
26.5%
Finance & real estate
14.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.2%
Construction
8.2%
Manufacturing
8.2%
Education & healthcare
4.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.9% |
| Service | 10.2% |
| Sales & office | 28.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 18.4% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 49.0% |
| Government | 4.1% |
| Self-employed | 46.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.6% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 22.4% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.6%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
1.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.1% |
| Retirement income | 41.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| High blood pressure | 38.2% |
| High cholesterol | 38.4% |
| Diabetes | 14.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 26.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.9% |
| Binge drinking | 15.6% |
| No physical activity | 29.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.5% |
| Depression | 19.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 12.5% |
| No health insurance | 30.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.1% |
| Visited dentist | 54.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 15.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 20 | 20.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.0% |
| Under 18 | 13.8% |
| 18–64 years | 1.6% |
| 65 and over | 45.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.7% |
| Public insurance | 27.6% |
| No insurance | 3.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 148 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 3 | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 3 | 2.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 154 | 98.7% |
| Born in same state | 140 | 89.7% |
| Born in different state | 52 | 33.3% |
| Foreign born | 14 | 9.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2 | 1.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 2 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 48 | 30.8% |
| Arab | 12 | 7.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 8 | 5.1% |
| Polish | 7 | 4.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.1% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78670
What city is ZIP code 78670 in?
ZIP code 78670 is primarily assigned to Staples, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78670 in?
ZIP code 78670 falls within Guadalupe County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 78670 family-oriented?
37% of residents in ZIP code 78670 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Does ZIP code 78670 have a large veteran population?
20% of civilians in ZIP code 78670 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 78670 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 78670 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 78670?
ZIP code 78670 has an estimated population of 156 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 78670 in?
ZIP code 78670 observes the CST timezone.