78344 ZIP Code — Bruni, TX

Webb County, Texas

ZIP code 78344 is located in Bruni, Texas, within Webb County. It covers approximately 144.34 square miles and serves a population of 488 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 78344

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 $87,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,583. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (23%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 78344 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

488

population

144.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78344 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78344

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78344. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bruni	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78376 Realitos (18.5 mi) 78043 Laredo (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	488
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	479

Geography
Land area	144.34 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	27.4016
Longitude	-98.8686
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	44.2%	49.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	30.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	26.8%	16.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

488

Population

People per sq mi

48.2

Median age

$80,583

Median household income

$32,904

Per capita income

$87,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.9%

Home ownership

10.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

200

Housing units

2.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	102	20.9%
18 and over	386	79.1%
65 and over	63	12.9%
Median age	48.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.8%

Hispanic or Latino 16.6%

Two or more races 16.6%

Group	Count	%
White	391	66.8%
Hispanic or Latino	97	16.6%
Two or more races	97	16.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.2%	49.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	30.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	26.8%	16.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	7.8%

$10k–$15k 9.7%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$35k–$50k 21.1%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 18.9%

$200k+ 8.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	9.7%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$35k–$50k	21.1%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	9.7%
$150k–$200k	18.9%
$200k+	8.6%
Median income	$80,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.4%

$50k–$100k 49.7%

$100k–$150k 23.3%

$150k–$200k 22.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$87,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.9%
Renter occupied	9.1%
Vacant	19.0%
Single-family detached	82.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.6%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	5.1%
2010–2019	9.7%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	3.2%
1980–1989	6.5%
1970–1979	29.6%
1960–1969	16.2%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	15.7%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	19.0%
3 bedrooms	64.8%
4 bedrooms	9.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	36.6%
2 vehicles	22.3%
3 or more	41.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.6%
Electricity	83.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	132	75.4%
Cohabiting couple	11	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	32	18.3%
Households with children under 18	95	54.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	52	29.7%
Average household size	2.79

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.9%	19.2%
Married	75.1%	64.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	7.0%
Divorced	0.0%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 59.6%

Some college, no degree 23.7%

Associate's degree 13.9%

Bachelor's degree 2.7%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	2.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	30	27.5%
High school	56	51.4%
College / grad school	23	21.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.8%

Transportation & utilities 17.3%

Professional & management 14.9%

Agriculture & mining 14.5%

Construction 11.3%

Public administration 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Wholesale trade 4.4%

Retail trade 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.0%
Service	22.2%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	28.2%
Production & transportation	8.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.6%
Government	8.5%
Self-employed	14.9%
Unpaid family workers	2.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	98.0%
Carpool	2.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.7

Poverty

All people 10.9%

Under 18 years 17.6%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 12.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.7%
Retirement income	10.9%
Supplemental Security	12.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	49.0%
High blood pressure	41.9%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	23.3%
Heart disease	10.3%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	5.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	47.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.3%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	38.7%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	20.5%
No health insurance	51.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.8%
Visited dentist	33.2%
Cholesterol screening	85.8%
Teeth loss	27.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.0%
65 and over	58.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.8%
Public insurance	21.9%
No insurance	10.0%
Uninsured under 19	17.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	464	95.1%
Spanish	53	11.4%
Other Indo-European	53	11.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	488	100.0%
Born in same state	488	100.0%
Born in different state	404	82.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	48	9.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78344

What city is ZIP code 78344 in?

ZIP code 78344 is primarily assigned to Bruni, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78344 in?

ZIP code 78344 falls within Webb County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78344?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 78344 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 78344 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 78344 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 78344 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 78344?

Health data for ZIP code 78344 shows elevated rates of obesity (49%) and diabetes (23%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 78344 in?

ZIP code 78344 observes the CST timezone.