78355 ZIP Code — Falfurrias, TX

Brooks County, Texas

ZIP code 78355 is located in Falfurrias, Texas, within Brooks County. It covers approximately 353.59 square miles and serves a population of 7,080 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 78355

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 $81,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $30,874. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 78355 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

7,080

population

353.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78355 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78355

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78355. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Falfurrias	Acceptable
Falfurrias	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78375 Premont (12.9 mi) 78353 Encino (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,080
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	353.59 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	27.2093
Longitude	-98.2610
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	70.8%	71.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	17.9%	18.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	9.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	0.6%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

7,080

Population

People per sq mi

38.0

Median age

$30,874

Median household income

$20,662

Per capita income

$81,200

Median home value

$395

Median monthly rent

63.1%

Home ownership

33.7%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

2,546

Housing units

18.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

107

Under 5

115

282

5–9

301

239

10–14

256

222

15–19

237

243

20–24

260

425

25–34

454

459

35–44

490

372

45–54

398

175

55–59

186

253

60–64

271

367

65–74

391

226

75–84

241

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,665	23.5%
18 and over	5,415	76.5%
65 and over	1,335	18.9%
Median age	38.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 45.9%

Hispanic or Latino 26.5%

Two or more races 20.2%

Other race 7.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,421	45.9%
Hispanic or Latino	2,549	26.5%
Two or more races	1,941	20.2%
Other race	698	7.2%
Black or African American	10	0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	10	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.8%	71.1%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	17.9%	18.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	9.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.7%	0.6%	7.8%

Under $10k 20.8%

$10k–$15k 10.4%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 12.5%

$75k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	20.8%
$10k–$15k	10.4%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	12.5%
$75k–$100k	8.0%
$100k–$150k	11.5%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$30,874

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.3%

$50k–$100k 38.9%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k–$300k 9.5%

$300k–$500k 3.2%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,200
Median rent / month	$395
Owner occupied	63.1%
Renter occupied	36.9%
Vacant	26.1%
Single-family detached	79.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	8.1%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.3%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	2.3%
1980–1989	11.4%
1970–1979	12.3%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	20.5%
1940–1949	17.1%
1939 or earlier	6.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	51.3%
4 bedrooms	12.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.7%
1 vehicle	42.9%
2 vehicles	29.0%
3 or more	13.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.9%
Electricity	67.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.3%
Solar	0.6%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,074	41.5%
Cohabiting couple	227	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	569	22.0%
Female householder, no spouse	715	27.7%
Households with children under 18	753	29.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	961	37.2%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.3%	27.9%
Married	44.6%	43.3%
Separated	1.9%	7.1%
Widowed	1.1%	10.0%
Divorced	6.1%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.4%

Some HS, no diploma 17.6%

HS graduate 31.0%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 1.2%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.0%
Bachelor's or higher	18.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	0.2%
Kindergarten	44	2.5%
Elementary school	917	52.9%
High school	478	27.6%
College / grad school	291	16.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.7%

Retail trade 11.5%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Construction 7.4%

Agriculture & mining 7.0%

Public administration 5.9%

Professional & management 5.6%

Other services 3.9%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Information 0.9%

Manufacturing 0.4%

Wholesale trade 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.4%
Service	32.6%
Sales & office	13.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	14.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.9%
Government	24.2%
Self-employed	13.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.3%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.7

Poverty

All people 33.7%

Under 18 years 42.7%

18 and over 30.7%

Married-couple families 23.0%

Female-led households 54.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.0%
Retirement income	20.0%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.7%
High blood pressure	40.6%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	21.9%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	5.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	41.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	33.1%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	17.6%
No health insurance	47.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	38.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	20.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	396	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.3%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	20.5%
65 and over	55.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.1%
Public insurance	37.5%
No insurance	24.2%
Uninsured under 19	17.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,858	96.9%
Spanish	542	7.9%
Other Indo-European	542	7.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,512	92.0%
Born in same state	6,496	91.8%
Born in different state	6,151	86.9%
Foreign born	16	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	568	8.0%
Not a US citizen	205	36.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	81	1.1%
English	45	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	45	0.6%
French	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	84.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78355

What city is ZIP code 78355 in?

ZIP code 78355 is primarily assigned to Falfurrias, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78355 in?

ZIP code 78355 falls within Brooks County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78355?

34% of residents in ZIP code 78355 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 78355 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 78355 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78355?

The median home value in ZIP code 78355 is $81,200.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 78355?

Health data for ZIP code 78355 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 78355 in?

ZIP code 78355 observes the CST timezone.