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Frio County
Bigfoot, TX
78005
78005 ZIP Code — Bigfoot, TX
Frio County, Texas
ZIP code 78005 is located in
Bigfoot ,
Texas ,
within Frio County .
It covers approximately 150.38 square miles and serves a population of
1,421 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 830 .
About ZIP code 78005
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.
Median household income is $66,093. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 33% of households.
Overall, ZIP code 78005 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 07/2026
Population
Total population
1,421
Population density
9 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
163
Geography
Land area
150.38 sq mi
Water area
0.11 sq mi
Latitude
29.0523
Longitude
-98.8584
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
830
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
32.3%
50.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
58.1%
32.4%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
8.0%
15.2%
22.6%
Over $200k
1.7%
2.1%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$66,093
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 33 2.3% 18 and over 1,388 97.7% 65 and over 431 30.3% Median age 41.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,268 80.6% Hispanic or Latino 153 9.7% Two or more races 97 6.2% Other race 56 3.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
32.3%
50.3%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
58.1%
32.4%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
8.0%
15.2%
22.6%
Over $200k
1.7%
2.1%
7.8%
Range % of households $15k–$25k 31.6% $50k–$75k 39.9% $75k–$100k 7.9% $100k–$150k 17.1% $150k–$200k 1.8% $200k+ 1.7% Median income $66,093
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 61.8% Renter occupied 38.2% Vacant 12.1% Single-family detached 56.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 44.0% Median rooms 4.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.04
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 23.7% 2000–2009 19.5% 1990–1999 38.3% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 4.8% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 0.6% 1940–1949 0.3% 1939 or earlier 12.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 14.4% 2 bedrooms 48.0% 3 bedrooms 32.9% 4 bedrooms 4.2% 5+ bedrooms 0.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 29.5% 2 vehicles 59.3% 3 or more 11.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 99.3% Propane / LP gas 0.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 442 73.2% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 61 10.1% Female householder, no spouse 101 16.7% Households with children under 18 13 2.2% Households with seniors (65+) 278 46.0% Average household size 2.35
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 2.0% 7.1% Married 90.5% 75.6% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 17.4% Divorced 7.6% 0.0%
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.9%
Some HS, no diploma
39.0%
Some college, no degree
13.8%
Graduate / professional
6.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 49.2% Bachelor's or higher 7.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 33 66.0% High school 10 20.0% College / grad school 7 14.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
54.1%
Education & healthcare
22.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Public administration
2.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.6%
Professional & management
0.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 19.2% Service 22.4% Sales & office 3.5% Natural resources & construction 46.4% Production & transportation 8.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 97.7% Government 2.0% Self-employed 0.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 95.9% Carpool 0.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.5% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 21.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
20.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 47.5% Retirement income 14.6% Supplemental Security 2.2% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 4.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.1% High blood pressure 43.2% High cholesterol 42.2% Diabetes 17.8% Heart disease 9.9% Stroke 4.6% Asthma 9.6% Arthritis 30.3% Kidney disease 4.3% Pulmonary disease 10.4% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.0% Binge drinking 15.2% No physical activity 34.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.0% Depression 22.5% Fair or poor health 26.1% Poor mental health 15.7% Poor physical health 16.1% No health insurance 34.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.8% Visited dentist 46.6% Cholesterol screening 89.9% Teeth loss 20.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 134 9.7%
Disability % Any disability 13.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 6.8% 65 and over 28.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 82.5% Public insurance 37.8% No insurance 0.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,421 100.0% Spanish 467 32.9% Other Indo-European 467 32.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 993 69.9% Born in same state 955 67.2% Born in different state 818 57.6% Foreign born 38 2.7% Naturalized citizen 428 30.1% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 65 4.6% Italian 17 1.2% English 7 0.5%
Ancestry Count % Polish 7 0.5% Arab 7 0.5% German 5 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.5% Internet access 68.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78005
What city is ZIP code 78005 in?
ZIP code 78005 is primarily assigned to Bigfoot, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78005 in?
ZIP code 78005 falls within Frio County, Texas.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 78005?
Approximately 33% of households in ZIP code 78005 speak Spanish as a primary language.
Does ZIP code 78005 have an older population?
30% of residents in ZIP code 78005 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 78005?
7% 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 78005 have a large retiree population?
48% of households in ZIP code 78005 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 78005 in?
ZIP code 78005 observes the CST timezone.
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