78838 ZIP Code — Concan, TX
Uvalde County, Texas
ZIP code 78838 is located in Concan, Texas, within Uvalde County. It covers approximately 83.22 square miles and serves a population of 105 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 830.
105
population
83.22
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78838 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78838
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78838. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Concan | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
78884 Utopia (7.9 mi)
78801 Uvalde (13 mi)
78879 Rio Frio (13.5 mi)
78870 Knippa (14.6 mi)
78881 Sabinal (15.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 105 |
| Population density | 1 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 463 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 83.22 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.40 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.4949 |
| Longitude | -99.6970 |
| 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 | 26.5% | 53.6% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.3% | 29.6% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.1% | 13.7% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 30.1% | 3.1% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
105
Population
1
People per sq mi
70.1
Median age
$0
Median household income
$77,383
Per capita income
$435,300
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
6.7%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
263
Housing units
28.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
10
45–54
7
3
60–64
2
42
65–74
31
6
75–84
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 105 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 83 | 79.0% |
| Median age | 70.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 105 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.5% | 53.6% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.3% | 29.6% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.1% | 13.7% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 30.1% | 3.1% | 7.8% |
$25k–$35k
39.1%
$50k–$75k
4.7%
$100k–$150k
20.3%
$150k–$200k
9.4%
$200k+
26.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $25k–$35k | 39.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 4.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.4% |
| $200k+ | 26.6% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
29.7%
$200k–$300k
10.9%
$300k–$500k
26.6%
$500k–$1M
32.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $435,300 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 75.7% |
| Single-family detached | 87.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 4.2% |
| Median rooms | 4.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.64 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 30.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 7.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 12.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.6% |
| 3 or more | 32.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 73.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 26.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 37 | 57.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 17 | 26.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 10 | 15.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 47 | 73.4% |
| Average household size | 1.64 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.9% | 4.5% |
| Married | 72.1% | 75.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 18.2% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 2.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
16.2%
Some HS, no diploma
15.2%
HS graduate
24.8%
Some college, no degree
12.4%
Associate's degree
2.9%
Bachelor's degree
23.8%
Graduate / professional
4.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 68.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
72.2%
Public administration
22.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.8% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 72.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.8% |
| Government | 22.2% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 27.8% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 72.2% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
6.7%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
6.7%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 67.2% |
| Retirement income | 9.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.9% |
| High blood pressure | 40.3% |
| High cholesterol | 41.5% |
| Diabetes | 16.1% |
| Heart disease | 9.4% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 29.0% |
| Kidney disease | 4.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.2% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.6% |
| Binge drinking | 16.1% |
| No physical activity | 33.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.5% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 25.2% |
| Poor mental health | 16.0% |
| Poor physical health | 15.5% |
| No health insurance | 33.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.1% |
| Visited dentist | 46.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Teeth loss | 20.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5 | 4.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 13.6% |
| 65 and over | 15.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 43.8% |
| Public insurance | 81.9% |
| No insurance | 1.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 105 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 105 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 105 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 100 | 95.2% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 18 | 17.1% |
| Arab | 10 | 9.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 8 | 7.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 61.0% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78838
What city is ZIP code 78838 in?
ZIP code 78838 is primarily assigned to Concan, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78838 in?
ZIP code 78838 falls within Uvalde County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 78838 have an older population?
79% of residents in ZIP code 78838 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 78838 have a large retiree population?
67% of households in ZIP code 78838 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78838?
The median home value in ZIP code 78838 is $435,300.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 78838?
Health data for ZIP code 78838 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
What timezone is ZIP code 78838 in?
ZIP code 78838 observes the CST timezone.