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Bee County
Tuleta, TX
78162
78162 ZIP Code — Tuleta, TX
Bee County, Texas
ZIP code 78162 is located in
Tuleta ,
Texas ,
within Bee County .
It covers approximately 16.00 square miles and serves a population of
343 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 361 .
About ZIP code 78162
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $170,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($44,091) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 71% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 78162 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
343
Population density
21 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
025
Geography
Land area
16.00 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
28.5709
Longitude
-97.7969
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
361
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.7%
54.4%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
16.2%
28.3%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
23.8%
15.1%
22.6%
Over $200k
2.3%
2.2%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$44,091
Median household income
$170,800
Median home value
14.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 106 30.9% 18 and over 237 69.1% 65 and over 67 19.5% Median age 29.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 205 42.6% Hispanic or Latino 138 28.7% Two or more races 126 26.2% Other race 12 2.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
57.7%
54.4%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
16.2%
28.3%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
23.8%
15.1%
22.6%
Over $200k
2.3%
2.2%
7.8%
Range % of households $25k–$35k 37.5% $35k–$50k 19.6% $50k–$75k 10.7% $75k–$100k 14.3% $100k–$150k 6.3% $200k+ 11.6% Median income $44,091
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $170,800 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 76.8% Renter occupied 23.2% Vacant 30.9% Single-family detached 78.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 21.6% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.09
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 13.6% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 27.2% 1980–1989 4.3% 1970–1979 30.2% 1960–1969 15.4% 1950–1959 3.7% 1940–1949 4.9% 1939 or earlier 0.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.2% 1 bedroom 6.2% 2 bedrooms 37.0% 3 bedrooms 22.2% 4 bedrooms 25.9% 5+ bedrooms 7.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 56.3% 2 vehicles 17.9% 3 or more 25.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 20.5% Electricity 77.7% Wood 1.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 59 52.7% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 26 23.2% Female householder, no spouse 27 24.1% Households with children under 18 38 33.9% Households with seniors (65+) 58 51.8% Average household size 3.06
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 20.0% 50.5% Married 59.2% 33.3% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 9.6% 16.1% Divorced 11.2% 0.0%
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.4%
Some HS, no diploma
12.3%
Some college, no degree
33.0%
Graduate / professional
0.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 77.4% Bachelor's or higher 14.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 9 9.3% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 0 0.0% High school 84 86.6% College / grad school 4 4.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
33.1%
Education & healthcare
27.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.5%
Finance & real estate
0.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 55.6% Service 17.3% Sales & office 15.8% Natural resources & construction 9.0% Production & transportation 2.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.7% Government 24.1% Self-employed 2.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 96.6% Carpool 3.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 32.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 71.4% Retirement income 27.7% Supplemental Security 23.2% Cash public assistance 3.6% Food stamps / SNAP 3.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.4% High blood pressure 36.0% High cholesterol 37.0% Diabetes 13.1% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 9.0% Arthritis 24.8% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 7.1% Cancer 6.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.5% Binge drinking 17.9% No physical activity 26.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.2% Depression 21.8% Fair or poor health 18.1% Poor mental health 15.0% Poor physical health 11.9% No health insurance 27.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.5% Visited dentist 56.1% Cholesterol screening 89.8% Teeth loss 13.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 32 13.5%
Disability % Any disability 9.3% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 6.5% 65 and over 31.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 47.8% Public insurance 53.6% No insurance 12.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 317 92.4% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 343 100.0% Born in same state 343 100.0% Born in different state 283 82.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 11 3.2% French 11 3.2%
Ancestry Count % Polish 2 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 32.7% Internet access 87.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78162
What city is ZIP code 78162 in?
ZIP code 78162 is primarily assigned to Tuleta, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78162 in?
ZIP code 78162 falls within Bee County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 78162 have a large retiree population?
71% of households in ZIP code 78162 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 78162 family-oriented?
31% of residents in ZIP code 78162 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 78162?
14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 78162 have a large veteran population?
14% of civilians in ZIP code 78162 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 78162 in?
ZIP code 78162 observes the CST timezone.
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