78014 ZIP Code — Cotulla, TX

La Salle County, Texas

ZIP code 78014 is located in Cotulla, Texas, within La Salle County. It covers approximately 874.92 square miles and serves a population of 5,245 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 830/956.

About ZIP code 78014

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $95,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,994. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 78014 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,245

population

874.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78014 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78014

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78014. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cotulla	Acceptable
Cotulla	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,245
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	283

Geography
Land area	874.92 sq mi
Water area	4.38 sq mi
Latitude	28.3681
Longitude	-99.0984
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	830/956

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.9%	51.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	30.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	17.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.4%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

5,245

Population

People per sq mi

35.7

Median age

$67,994

Median household income

$15,872

Per capita income

$95,000

Median home value

$848

Median monthly rent

75.8%

Home ownership

31.9%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

1,550

Housing units

4.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

111

Under 5

218

5–9

133

299

10–14

182

382

15–19

232

20–24

525

25–34

319

542

35–44

328

312

45–54

190

133

55–59

105

60–64

263

65–74

160

227

75–84

138

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,307	24.9%
18 and over	3,938	75.1%
65 and over	919	17.5%
Median age	35.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 36.9%

Hispanic or Latino 30%

Two or more races 20.6%

Other race 9.8%

Black or African American 2.6%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,761	36.9%
Hispanic or Latino	2,246	30%
Two or more races	1,544	20.6%
Other race	736	9.8%
Black or African American	198	2.6%
Asian	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.9%	51.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	30.1%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	17.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.4%	7.8%

Under $10k 8.0%

$10k–$15k 7.7%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 9.7%

$35k–$50k 3.9%

$50k–$75k 27.8%

$75k–$100k 23.2%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.0%
$10k–$15k	7.7%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	9.7%
$35k–$50k	3.9%
$50k–$75k	27.8%
$75k–$100k	23.2%
$100k–$150k	6.3%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$67,994

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.9%

$50k–$100k 30.9%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 19.7%

$200k–$300k 2.8%

$300k–$500k 7.3%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,000
Median rent / month	$848
Owner occupied	75.8%
Renter occupied	24.2%
Vacant	28.8%
Single-family detached	61.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	24.5%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.6%
2000–2009	9.3%
1990–1999	11.5%
1980–1989	13.9%
1970–1979	17.8%
1960–1969	12.1%
1950–1959	12.4%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	9.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.2%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	21.2%
3 bedrooms	49.9%
4 bedrooms	17.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.5%
2 vehicles	53.4%
3 or more	25.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.1%
Electricity	74.9%
Propane / LP gas	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	785	58.9%
Cohabiting couple	191	14.3%
Male householder, no spouse	132	9.9%
Female householder, no spouse	225	16.9%
Households with children under 18	600	45.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	483	36.2%
Average household size	3.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.8%	34.7%
Married	30.7%	47.8%
Separated	1.4%	1.2%
Widowed	5.0%	7.9%
Divorced	20.2%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.9%

Some HS, no diploma 22.3%

HS graduate 45.6%

Some college, no degree 11.6%

Associate's degree 2.0%

Bachelor's degree 3.0%

Graduate / professional 1.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	63.8%
Bachelor's or higher	4.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	598	43.4%
High school	731	53.1%
College / grad school	48	3.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 28.7%

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Agriculture & mining 17.4%

Finance & real estate 11.5%

Construction 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Professional & management 3.8%

Retail trade 3.7%

Other services 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.4%
Service	34.0%
Sales & office	6.5%
Natural resources & construction	39.7%
Production & transportation	4.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	54.8%
Government	33.7%
Self-employed	11.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.4%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.5%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.7

Poverty

All people 31.9%

Under 18 years 37.3%

18 and over 29.7%

Married-couple families 19.7%

Female-led households 67.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.7%
Retirement income	20.4%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	20.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	4.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	35.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	24.6%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	47.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.0%
Visited dentist	44.2%
Cholesterol screening	84.8%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	221	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	7.3%
18–64 years	5.4%
65 and over	37.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.6%
Public insurance	35.2%
No insurance	13.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,067	96.6%
Spanish	551	10.9%
Other Indo-European	545	10.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,079	96.8%
Born in same state	4,960	94.6%
Born in different state	4,503	85.9%
Foreign born	119	2.3%
Naturalized citizen	166	3.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	340	6.5%
Italian	61	1.2%
Dutch	54	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	41	0.8%
Polish	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	25.4%
Internet access	87.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78014

What city is ZIP code 78014 in?

ZIP code 78014 is primarily assigned to Cotulla, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78014 in?

ZIP code 78014 falls within La Salle County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78014?

32% of residents in ZIP code 78014 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78014?

5% 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 78014 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 78014 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78014?

The median home value in ZIP code 78014 is $95,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 78014 in?

ZIP code 78014 observes the CST timezone.