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Nueces County
Bishop, TX
78343
78343 ZIP Code — Bishop, TX
Nueces County, Texas
ZIP code 78343 is located in
Bishop ,
Texas ,
within Nueces County .
It covers approximately 142.90 square miles and serves a population of
4,554 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 361 .
About ZIP code 78343
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $96,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $56,150. 40% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 78343 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
4,554
Population density
32 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
355
Geography
Land area
142.90 sq mi
Water area
0.44 sq mi
Latitude
27.6362
Longitude
-97.7145
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
361
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.7%
44.0%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
21.3%
30.8%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
24.6%
20.5%
22.6%
Over $200k
2.5%
4.7%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$56,150
Median household income
19.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 970 21.3% 18 and over 3,584 78.7% 65 and over 1,120 24.6% Median age 43.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
4.9%
Group Count % White 2,565 41.7% Hispanic or Latino 1,596 26% Two or more races 1,313 21.3% Other race 376 6.1% Black or African American 300 4.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.7%
44.0%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
21.3%
30.8%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
24.6%
20.5%
22.6%
Over $200k
2.5%
4.7%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 12.3% $10k–$15k 4.9% $15k–$25k 15.5% $25k–$35k 8.5% $35k–$50k 7.3% $50k–$75k 13.4% $75k–$100k 10.6% $100k–$150k 14.1% $150k–$200k 6.4% $200k+ 6.9% Median income $56,150
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $96,800 Median rent / month $852 Owner occupied 88.6% Renter occupied 11.4% Vacant 19.4% Single-family detached 83.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 7.7% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.67
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.5% 2010–2019 6.7% 2000–2009 7.7% 1990–1999 15.5% 1980–1989 11.8% 1970–1979 13.6% 1960–1969 7.4% 1950–1959 17.2% 1940–1949 9.1% 1939 or earlier 10.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.5% 1 bedroom 4.5% 2 bedrooms 28.1% 3 bedrooms 52.4% 4 bedrooms 11.2% 5+ bedrooms 1.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.4% 1 vehicle 37.5% 2 vehicles 29.8% 3 or more 29.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 29.1% Electricity 61.6% Propane / LP gas 6.5% Fuel oil 2.1% No fuel used 0.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,051 62.3% Cohabiting couple 65 3.9% Male householder, no spouse 154 9.1% Female householder, no spouse 417 24.7% Households with children under 18 529 31.4% Households with seniors (65+) 773 45.8% Average household size 2.70
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.7% 19.7% Married 56.0% 58.2% Separated 1.2% 1.9% Widowed 4.3% 11.8% Divorced 8.8% 8.3%
Education
Less than 9th grade
13.1%
Some HS, no diploma
12.2%
Some college, no degree
18.9%
Graduate / professional
5.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 74.7% Bachelor's or higher 19.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 40 4.2% Kindergarten 58 6.2% Elementary school 435 46.2% High school 228 24.2% College / grad school 181 19.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
36.2%
Professional & management
7.4%
Transportation & utilities
6.9%
Public administration
6.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.5%
Finance & real estate
2.5%
Agriculture & mining
2.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 26.5% Service 20.0% Sales & office 22.1% Natural resources & construction 12.6% Production & transportation 18.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 72.7% Government 21.4% Self-employed 5.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.8% Carpool 14.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.4% Work from home 0.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 27.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
18.6%
Female-led households
27.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 40.0% Retirement income 22.3% Supplemental Security 9.6% Cash public assistance 1.3% Food stamps / SNAP 12.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.3% High blood pressure 38.0% High cholesterol 35.9% Diabetes 16.4% Heart disease 7.9% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 9.4% Arthritis 25.2% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 7.3% Cancer 5.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.9% Binge drinking 16.5% No physical activity 35.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.5% Depression 23.6% Fair or poor health 25.2% Poor mental health 16.6% Poor physical health 14.5% No health insurance 39.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 68.6% Visited dentist 39.3% Cholesterol screening 87.8% Teeth loss 17.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 270 7.5%
Disability % Any disability 19.1% Under 18 5.4% 18–64 years 13.4% 65 and over 43.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 59.8% Public insurance 39.7% No insurance 10.7% Uninsured under 19 3.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,283 94.0% Spanish 477 11.1% Other Indo-European 477 11.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 4,195 92.1% Born in same state 4,150 91.1% Born in different state 3,842 84.4% Foreign born 45 1.0% Naturalized citizen 359 7.9% Not a US citizen 242 67.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 175 3.8% French 139 3.1% Arab 137 3%
Ancestry Count % German 31 0.7% Dutch 19 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.0% Internet access 88.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78343
What city is ZIP code 78343 in?
ZIP code 78343 is primarily assigned to Bishop, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78343 in?
ZIP code 78343 falls within Nueces County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 78343 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 78343 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78343?
17% of residents in ZIP code 78343 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 78343 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 78343 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78343?
The median home value in ZIP code 78343 is $96,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 78343 in?
ZIP code 78343 observes the CST timezone.
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