78353 ZIP Code — Encino, TX

Brooks County, Texas

ZIP code 78353 is located in Encino, Texas, within Brooks County. It covers approximately 233.66 square miles and serves a population of 381 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 78353

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 $80,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.

Median household income is $36,477. 67% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (27%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 35% of households; and disability rates above the national average at 39%.

381

population

233.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78353 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78353

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78353. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Encino	Acceptable
Encino	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78355 Falfurrias (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	381
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	233.66 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	26.9899
Longitude	-98.2392
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	361

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.8%	71.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	18.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	9.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

381

Population

People per sq mi

55.9

Median age

$36,477

Median household income

$28,239

Per capita income

$80,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

53.6%

Home ownership

16.0%

Poverty rate

13.3%

Unemployment

225

Housing units

30.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	34	8.9%
18 and over	347	91.1%
65 and over	178	46.7%
Median age	55.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 46.5%

Hispanic or Latino 23.3%

Two or more races 20.3%

Black or African American 6.8%

Other race 3%

Group	Count	%
White	231	46.5%
Hispanic or Latino	116	23.3%
Two or more races	101	20.3%
Black or African American	34	6.8%
Other race	15	3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.8%	71.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	18.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	9.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	7.8%

Under $10k 10.3%

$10k–$15k 21.1%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 19.6%

$50k–$75k 6.7%

$75k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 24.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.3%
$10k–$15k	21.1%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	19.6%
$50k–$75k	6.7%
$75k–$100k	5.7%
$100k–$150k	24.7%
Median income	$36,477

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.0%

$50k–$100k 53.8%

$200k–$300k 10.6%

$300k–$500k 11.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$80,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	53.6%
Renter occupied	46.4%
Vacant	38.4%
Single-family detached	72.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.9%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	13.0%
1980–1989	19.4%
1970–1979	18.1%
1960–1969	2.5%
1950–1959	25.1%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	27.6%
3 bedrooms	52.7%
4 bedrooms	7.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	18.6%
1 vehicle	49.0%
2 vehicles	21.6%
3 or more	10.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.4%
Electricity	50.5%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Fuel oil	33.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	125	64.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	49	25.3%
Female householder, no spouse	20	10.3%
Households with children under 18	16	8.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	129	66.5%
Average household size	1.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	7.9%	0.0%
Married	66.7%	88.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	25.4%	11.8%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 29.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 28.8%

Some college, no degree 3.7%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 26.8%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	62.8%
Bachelor's or higher	30.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	34	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 46.2%

Education & healthcare 28.2%

Construction 10.9%

Public administration 7.7%

Retail trade 7.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.6%
Service	28.2%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.1%
Production & transportation	7.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.3%
Government	7.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
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)	13.0

Poverty

All people 16.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 17.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	66.5%
Retirement income	9.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.5%
High blood pressure	46.8%
High cholesterol	43.2%
Diabetes	26.7%
Heart disease	12.2%
Stroke	5.8%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	6.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	46.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	39.7%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	21.1%
No health insurance	50.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	33.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	24.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	38.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	82.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.3%
Public insurance	46.7%
No insurance	21.3%
Uninsured under 19	100.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	381	100.0%
Spanish	132	34.6%
Other Indo-European	132	34.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	288	75.6%
Born in same state	288	75.6%
Born in different state	201	52.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	93	24.4%
Not a US citizen	20	21.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	67	17.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.9%
Internet access	54.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78353

What city is ZIP code 78353 in?

ZIP code 78353 is primarily assigned to Encino, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78353 in?

ZIP code 78353 falls within Brooks County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 78353 have an older population?

47% of residents in ZIP code 78353 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 78353 have a large retiree population?

67% of households in ZIP code 78353 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 78353?

Approximately 35% of households in ZIP code 78353 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78353?

16% of residents in ZIP code 78353 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 78353 in?

ZIP code 78353 observes the CST timezone.