78102 ZIP Code — Beeville, TX

Bee County, Texas

ZIP code 78102 is located in Beeville, Texas, within Bee County. It covers approximately 526.30 square miles and serves a population of 26,887 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 78102

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 $113,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $51,147. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 78102 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

26,887

population

526.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78102 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78102

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78102. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Beeville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78389 Skidmore (15.8 mi) 78391 Tynan (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	26,887
Population density	51 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	526.30 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	28.4423
Longitude	-97.7326
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	54.0%	54.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	28.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	15.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.2%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

26,887

Population

People per sq mi

35.4

Median age

$51,147

Median household income

$21,125

Per capita income

$113,200

Median home value

$991

Median monthly rent

65.5%

Home ownership

22.1%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

6,268

Housing units

10.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

826

Under 5

469

872

5–9

495

989

10–14

563

961

15–19

546

1,431

20–24

814

3,341

25–34

1,900

2,901

35–44

1,650

2,042

45–54

1,161

1,015

55–59

577

745

60–64

424

1,205

65–74

685

550

75–84

312

263

85+

150

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,050	18.8%
18 and over	21,837	81.2%
65 and over	3,165	11.8%
Median age	35.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.3%

Hispanic or Latino 19.5%

Two or more races 18%

Black or African American 5.9%

Other race 5.2%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	16,786	50.3%
Hispanic or Latino	6,505	19.5%
Two or more races	6,009	18%
Black or African American	1,979	5.9%
Other race	1,748	5.2%
Asian	196	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	169	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.0%	54.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	28.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	15.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.2%	7.8%

Under $10k 9.7%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.7%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	11.6%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$51,147

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.0%

$50k–$100k 23.7%

$100k–$150k 19.8%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k–$300k 12.0%

$300k–$500k 8.0%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,200
Median rent / month	$991
Owner occupied	65.5%
Renter occupied	34.5%
Vacant	17.9%
Single-family detached	70.5%
Large apartment buildings	3.1%
Mobile homes	12.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.92

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	7.3%
1990–1999	9.0%
1980–1989	16.3%
1970–1979	25.0%
1960–1969	15.4%
1950–1959	11.8%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	4.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	26.0%
3 bedrooms	48.4%
4 bedrooms	16.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	37.4%
2 vehicles	39.2%
3 or more	18.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.8%
Electricity	80.6%
Propane / LP gas	2.3%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,199	44.6%
Cohabiting couple	486	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	1,673	23.3%
Female householder, no spouse	1,822	25.4%
Households with children under 18	2,461	34.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,087	29.1%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.3%	32.7%
Married	31.5%	42.9%
Separated	3.6%	4.1%
Widowed	2.1%	9.1%
Divorced	14.6%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.8%

Some HS, no diploma 12.7%

HS graduate 34.5%

Some college, no degree 26.4%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 6.7%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.5%
Bachelor's or higher	10.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	290	4.8%
Kindergarten	284	4.7%
Elementary school	2,345	38.7%
High school	1,189	19.6%
College / grad school	1,951	32.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.9%

Retail trade 13.2%

Public administration 12.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.0%

Construction 7.5%

Other services 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Professional & management 4.5%

Manufacturing 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.2%
Service	22.2%
Sales & office	18.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.4%
Production & transportation	16.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.4%
Government	22.6%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.0%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.9

Poverty

All people 22.1%

Under 18 years 30.9%

18 and over 19.2%

Married-couple families 13.2%

Female-led households 46.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.0%
Retirement income	23.2%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	19.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	4.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	20.2%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	21.9%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	39.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.3%
Visited dentist	44.7%
Cholesterol screening	84.4%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,649	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	50.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.6%
Public insurance	35.3%
No insurance	17.0%
Uninsured under 19	9.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	25,592	95.2%
Spanish	2,138	8.4%
Other Indo-European	1,995	7.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	84	0.3%
Other languages	44	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	25,679	95.5%
Born in same state	25,498	94.8%
Born in different state	21,894	81.4%
Foreign born	181	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	1,208	4.5%
Not a US citizen	528	43.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,433	5.3%
Italian	1,180	4.4%
Arab	606	2.3%
English	74	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	62	0.2%
German	48	0.2%
Norwegian	22	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.7%
Internet access	88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78102

What city is ZIP code 78102 in?

ZIP code 78102 is primarily assigned to Beeville, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78102 in?

ZIP code 78102 falls within Bee County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78102?

22% of residents in ZIP code 78102 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78102?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78102?

The median home value in ZIP code 78102 is $113,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 78102?

ZIP code 78102 has an estimated population of 26,887 residents, with a density of 51 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 78102 in?

ZIP code 78102 observes the CST timezone.