78072 ZIP Code — Tilden, TX

Mcmullen County, Texas

ZIP code 78072 is located in Tilden, Texas, within Mcmullen County. It covers approximately 782.71 square miles and serves a population of 437 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 78072

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $97,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,056. 43% 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 22 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

29% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 78072 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

437
population
782.71
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78072 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78072

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City Status
Tilden Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
78007 Calliham (12.3 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 437
Population density 1 / sq mi
State FIPS 48
County FIPS 311
Geography
Land area 782.71 sq mi
Water area 3.63 sq mi
Latitude 28.3493
Longitude -98.6353
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 32.7% 28.5% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 42.9% 41.6% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 18.4% 22.4% 22.6%
Over $200k 6.1% 7.5% 7.8%

Demographics & statistics

437
Population
1
People per sq mi
39.1
Median age
$53,056
Median household income
$28,430
Per capita income
$97,400
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
88.2%
Home ownership
16.0%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
203
Housing units
19.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
5
Under 5
6
25
5–9
27
17
10–14
18
6
15–19
7
10
20–24
12
26
25–34
29
27
35–44
30
26
45–54
28
18
55–59
20
6
60–64
7
31
65–74
34
5
75–84
5
6
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1810624.3%
18 and over33175.7%
65 and over8719.9%
Median age39.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or more races 13.9%
Other race 4.4%
GroupCount%
White34266%
Hispanic or Latino8115.6%
Two or more races7213.9%
Other race234.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 32.7% 28.5% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 42.9% 41.6% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 18.4% 22.4% 22.6%
Over $200k 6.1% 7.5% 7.8%
Under $10k 1.5%
$10k–$15k 14.7%
$15k–$25k 9.6%
$25k–$35k 13.2%
$35k–$50k 8.1%
$50k–$75k 18.4%
$75k–$100k 12.5%
$100k–$150k 3.7%
$150k–$200k 11.0%
$200k+ 7.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.5%
$10k–$15k14.7%
$15k–$25k9.6%
$25k–$35k13.2%
$35k–$50k8.1%
$50k–$75k18.4%
$75k–$100k12.5%
$100k–$150k3.7%
$150k–$200k11.0%
$200k+7.4%
Median income$53,056

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.3%
$50k–$100k 50.8%
$100k–$150k 26.7%
$150k–$200k 1.7%
$200k–$300k 10.0%
$500k–$1M 7.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$97,400
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied88.2%
Renter occupied11.8%
Vacant37.9%
Single-family detached74.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes25.1%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)2.86

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201927.4%
2000–20098.2%
1990–19998.2%
1980–19898.2%
1970–19798.7%
1960–196912.3%
1950–195911.4%
1940–19493.2%
1939 or earlier12.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.6%
1 bedroom3.7%
2 bedrooms19.6%
3 bedrooms55.7%
4 bedrooms12.3%
5+ bedrooms4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.4%
1 vehicle30.1%
2 vehicles24.3%
3 or more41.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.7%
Electricity88.2%
Propane / LP gas11.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family8058.8%
Cohabiting couple10.7%
Male householder, no spouse1410.3%
Female householder, no spouse4130.1%
Households with children under 184230.9%
Households with seniors (65+)5842.6%
Average household size3.21

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married33.1%12.8%
Married62.3%57.3%
Separated0.0%9.1%
Widowed0.0%11.6%
Divorced4.6%9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.6%
Some HS, no diploma 7.6%
HS graduate 39.5%
Some college, no degree 20.1%
Associate's degree 7.2%
Bachelor's degree 13.5%
Graduate / professional 5.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher85.9%
Bachelor's or higher19.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten1615.0%
Elementary school4945.8%
High school2725.2%
College / grad school1514.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 22.7%
Education & healthcare 18.9%
Professional & management 15.7%
Public administration 15.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 11.4%
Retail trade 9.7%
Construction 3.2%
Manufacturing 3.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts31.4%
Service33.0%
Sales & office9.2%
Natural resources & construction18.4%
Production & transportation8.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector47.0%
Government33.0%
Self-employed20.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone63.8%
Carpool7.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.2%
Work from home23.8%
Other means3.2%
Avg commute (minutes)22.3

Poverty

All people 16.0%
Under 18 years 32.1%
18 and over 10.9%
Married-couple families 15.0%
Female-led households 78.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security42.6%
Retirement income20.6%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP16.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.1%
High blood pressure36.5%
High cholesterol37.2%
Diabetes13.1%
Heart disease7.4%
Stroke3.1%
Asthma8.2%
Arthritis24.3%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease6.2%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking14.6%
Binge drinking17.1%
No physical activity24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.4%
Depression19.5%
Fair or poor health16.2%
Poor mental health13.3%
Poor physical health10.7%
No health insurance26.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.8%
Visited dentist60.3%
Cholesterol screening91.3%
Teeth loss11.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans216.3%
Disability%
Any disability16.7%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years20.1%
65 and over27.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance57.0%
Public insurance27.9%
No insurance28.6%
Uninsured under 1949.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only42697.5%
Spanish184.2%
Other Indo-European184.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)40993.6%
Born in same state40893.4%
Born in different state37786.3%
Foreign born10.2%
Naturalized citizen286.4%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French4610.5%
Arab337.6%
AncestryCount%
Italian317.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access31.1%
Internet access94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78072

What city is ZIP code 78072 in?

ZIP code 78072 is primarily assigned to Tilden, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78072 in?

ZIP code 78072 falls within Mcmullen County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 78072 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 78072 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 78072 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 78072 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78072?

16% of residents in ZIP code 78072 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78072?

The median home value in ZIP code 78072 is $97,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 78072 in?

ZIP code 78072 observes the CST timezone.

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