78836 ZIP Code — Catarina, TX
Dimmit County, Texas
ZIP code 78836 is located in Catarina, Texas, within Dimmit County. It covers approximately 81.05 square miles and serves a population of 65 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 830.
65
population
81.05
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78836 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78836
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78836. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Catarina | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 65 |
| Population density | 1 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 127 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 81.05 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.27 sq mi |
| Latitude | 28.3598 |
| Longitude | -99.5860 |
| 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 | 45.0% | 61.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 55.0% | 22.8% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 15.3% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 0.6% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
65
Population
1
People per sq mi
42.4
Median age
$67,396
Median household income
$27,351
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
47.8%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
30
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3
10–14
3
11
25–34
11
6
35–44
6
4
45–54
4
2
55–59
2
6
75–84
7
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6 | 9.2% |
| 18 and over | 59 | 90.8% |
| 65 and over | 13 | 20.0% |
| Median age | 42.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
68.8%
Hispanic or Latino
15.6%
Two or more races
15.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53 | 68.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 | 15.6% |
| Two or more races | 12 | 15.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.0% | 61.2% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 55.0% | 22.8% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 15.3% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 0.6% | 7.8% |
$50k–$75k
52.2%
$75k–$100k
47.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $50k–$75k | 52.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 47.8% |
| Median income | $67,396 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
100.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 47.8% |
| Renter occupied | 52.2% |
| Vacant | 45.2% |
| Single-family detached | 50.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 50.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 4.82 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 50.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 33.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 73.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 52.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 47.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 11 | 47.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 12 | 52.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4 | 17.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7 | 30.4% |
| Average household size | 2.83 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 65.6% | 48.1% |
| Married | 34.4% | 51.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
23.7%
Some HS, no diploma
44.1%
HS graduate
11.9%
Some college, no degree
20.3%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 32.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 6 | 100.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
48.0%
Agriculture & mining
36.0%
Transportation & utilities
16.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 48.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 16.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 64.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 36.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 41.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.4% |
| Retirement income | 30.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.6% |
| High blood pressure | 47.3% |
| High cholesterol | 43.4% |
| Diabetes | 25.5% |
| Heart disease | 12.4% |
| Stroke | 5.9% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 31.5% |
| Kidney disease | 6.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.5% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.6% |
| Binge drinking | 12.3% |
| No physical activity | 44.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.2% |
| Depression | 19.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 36.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 19.5% |
| No health insurance | 47.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.3% |
| Visited dentist | 38.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 23.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 7 | 11.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 53.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.2% |
| Public insurance | 20.0% |
| No insurance | 33.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 65 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 14 | 21.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 14 | 21.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25 | 38.5% |
| Born in same state | 25 | 38.5% |
| Born in different state | 25 | 38.5% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 40 | 61.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 6 | 15.0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.4% |
| Internet access | 69.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78836
What city is ZIP code 78836 in?
ZIP code 78836 is primarily assigned to Catarina, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78836 in?
ZIP code 78836 falls within Dimmit County, Texas.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 78836?
Approximately 22% of households in ZIP code 78836 speak Spanish as a primary language.
Does ZIP code 78836 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 78836 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 78836?
ZIP code 78836 has an estimated population of 65 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 78836?
The median household income in ZIP code 78836 is $67,396, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 78836 in?
ZIP code 78836 observes the CST timezone.