78884 ZIP Code — Utopia, TX

Uvalde County, Texas

ZIP code 78884 is located in Utopia, Texas, within Uvalde County. It covers approximately 199.30 square miles and serves a population of 1,068 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 830.

About ZIP code 78884

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $208,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $73,583. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 78884 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,068
population
199.30
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78884 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78884

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City Status
Utopia Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
78838 Concan (7.9 mi) 78879 Rio Frio (14.5 mi) 78885 Vanderpool (15.2 mi) 78881 Sabinal (17.2 mi) 78870 Knippa (18.4 mi) 78883 Tarpley (19.4 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,068
Population density 5 / sq mi
State FIPS 48
County FIPS 463
Geography
Land area 199.30 sq mi
Water area 0.37 sq mi
Latitude 29.5523
Longitude -99.5835
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 33.0% 53.6% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 39.1% 29.6% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 25.0% 13.7% 22.6%
Over $200k 3.0% 3.1% 7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,068
Population
5
People per sq mi
47.1
Median age
$73,583
Median household income
$35,823
Per capita income
$208,300
Median home value
$810
Median monthly rent
73.3%
Home ownership
1.7%
Poverty rate
1.8%
Unemployment
572
Housing units
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
2
Under 5
2
85
5–9
70
38
10–14
31
21
15–19
18
8
20–24
6
37
25–34
30
96
35–44
79
78
45–54
65
47
55–59
39
14
60–64
11
65
65–74
54
82
75–84
68
12
85+
10
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1826725.0%
18 and over80175.0%
65 and over29127.2%
Median age47.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Other race 8.2%
Two or more races 3.3%
GroupCount%
White93379.4%
Hispanic or Latino1079.1%
Other race968.2%
Two or more races393.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 33.0% 53.6% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 39.1% 29.6% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 25.0% 13.7% 22.6%
Over $200k 3.0% 3.1% 7.8%
Under $10k 2.8%
$15k–$25k 9.1%
$25k–$35k 10.3%
$35k–$50k 11.8%
$50k–$75k 18.1%
$75k–$100k 11.1%
$100k–$150k 23.9%
$150k–$200k 1.5%
$200k+ 11.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.8%
$15k–$25k9.1%
$25k–$35k10.3%
$35k–$50k11.8%
$50k–$75k18.1%
$75k–$100k11.1%
$100k–$150k23.9%
$150k–$200k1.5%
$200k+11.3%
Median income$73,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.9%
$50k–$100k 25.4%
$100k–$150k 5.5%
$150k–$200k 9.3%
$200k–$300k 15.8%
$300k–$500k 16.5%
$500k–$1M 14.1%
$1M+ 5.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$208,300
Median rent / month$810
Owner occupied73.3%
Renter occupied26.7%
Vacant41.4%
Single-family detached76.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes23.7%
Median rooms4.9
Avg household size (owned)2.59

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.6%
2010–20197.2%
2000–200926.8%
1990–199921.2%
1980–198912.8%
1970–19797.5%
1960–19692.4%
1950–19599.6%
1940–19493.8%
1939 or earlier6.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.5%
1 bedroom4.4%
2 bedrooms35.4%
3 bedrooms47.3%
4 bedrooms10.2%
5+ bedrooms1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle37.0%
2 vehicles27.5%
3 or more35.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity68.5%
Propane / LP gas20.4%
Wood11.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family19448.9%
Cohabiting couple153.8%
Male householder, no spouse8621.7%
Female householder, no spouse10225.7%
Households with children under 1810526.4%
Households with seniors (65+)19549.1%
Average household size2.69

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married23.9%13.6%
Married59.2%59.7%
Separated0.0%4.0%
Widowed7.3%12.4%
Divorced9.6%10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.8%
Some HS, no diploma 7.4%
HS graduate 24.8%
Some college, no degree 26.8%
Associate's degree 12.5%
Bachelor's degree 16.3%
Graduate / professional 6.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher86.8%
Bachelor's or higher22.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten62.2%
Elementary school19572.2%
High school3914.4%
College / grad school3011.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 20.2%
Agriculture & mining 18.8%
Retail trade 14.2%
Education & healthcare 12.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%
Wholesale trade 7.8%
Transportation & utilities 5.6%
Manufacturing 4.6%
Construction 3.2%
Finance & real estate 3.2%
Information 1.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.2%
Service22.8%
Sales & office18.6%
Natural resources & construction19.2%
Production & transportation10.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector71.6%
Government8.8%
Self-employed19.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.2%
Carpool5.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.9%
Work from home11.1%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)18.7

Poverty

All people 1.7%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 2.2%
Married-couple families 1.5%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security44.1%
Retirement income41.1%
Supplemental Security1.3%
Cash public assistance2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP1.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.6%
High blood pressure46.2%
High cholesterol45.0%
Diabetes16.7%
Heart disease11.6%
Stroke5.1%
Asthma9.5%
Arthritis34.9%
Kidney disease4.6%
Pulmonary disease12.0%
Cancer9.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.6%
Binge drinking14.5%
No physical activity29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.2%
Depression22.8%
Fair or poor health23.3%
Poor mental health14.6%
Poor physical health15.5%
No health insurance23.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.3%
Visited dentist51.3%
Cholesterol screening91.6%
Teeth loss18.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans14518.1%
Disability%
Any disability19.6%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years21.8%
65 and over33.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance78.3%
Public insurance38.0%
No insurance10.8%
Uninsured under 194.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,06499.6%
Spanish686.4%
Other Indo-European686.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)98091.8%
Born in same state98091.8%
Born in different state74369.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen888.2%
Not a US citizen6573.9%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French20018.7%
Italian726.7%
Polish272.5%
Arab171.6%
AncestryCount%
Dutch161.5%
English151.4%
Irish100.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.2%
Internet access95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78884

What city is ZIP code 78884 in?

ZIP code 78884 is primarily assigned to Utopia, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78884 in?

ZIP code 78884 falls within Uvalde County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 78884 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 78884 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 78884 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 78884 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 78884 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 78884 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 78884?

Health data for ZIP code 78884 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 78884 in?

ZIP code 78884 observes the CST timezone.

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