78357 ZIP Code — Freer, TX

Duval County, Texas

ZIP code 78357 is located in Freer, Texas, within Duval County. It covers approximately 269.93 square miles and serves a population of 2,817 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 78357

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $79,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $61,875. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 78357 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,817

population

269.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78357 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78357

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78357. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Freer	Acceptable
Freer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78384 San Diego (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,817
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	269.93 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	27.8896
Longitude	-98.6129
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	39.2%	54.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	44.2%	31.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	13.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,817

Population

People per sq mi

31.7

Median age

$61,875

Median household income

$28,210

Per capita income

$79,600

Median home value

$938

Median monthly rent

70.7%

Home ownership

12.4%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

928

Housing units

14.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

150

10–14

190

110

15–19

138

20–24

120

203

25–34

257

100

35–44

126

163

45–54

205

55–59

60–64

65–74

119

75–84

118

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	652	23.1%
18 and over	2,165	76.9%
65 and over	449	15.9%
Median age	31.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.1%

Hispanic or Latino 25.4%

Two or more races 23.7%

Other race 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,855	49.1%
Hispanic or Latino	961	25.4%
Two or more races	894	23.7%
Other race	67	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.2%	54.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	44.2%	31.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	13.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	7.8%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 17.3%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	17.3%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	11.8%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$61,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.2%

$50k–$100k 37.8%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$79,600
Median rent / month	$938
Owner occupied	70.7%
Renter occupied	29.3%
Vacant	25.5%
Single-family detached	81.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	16.1%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	9.1%
1990–1999	16.3%
1980–1989	23.8%
1970–1979	24.4%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	10.6%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	22.2%
3 bedrooms	50.8%
4 bedrooms	20.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	37.0%
2 vehicles	36.0%
3 or more	21.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.2%
Electricity	90.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	436	49.3%
Cohabiting couple	41	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	68	7.7%
Female householder, no spouse	339	38.3%
Households with children under 18	198	22.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	348	39.4%
Average household size	3.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.6%	34.8%
Married	42.6%	37.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.6%	15.9%
Divorced	10.2%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 14.2%

HS graduate 42.5%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 6.4%

Graduate / professional 8.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.8%
Bachelor's or higher	14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	4.4%
Kindergarten	37	5.4%
Elementary school	347	50.8%
High school	199	29.1%
College / grad school	70	10.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 31.3%

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Retail trade 12.0%

Construction 11.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Wholesale trade 4.1%

Public administration 1.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Manufacturing 1.4%

Professional & management 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.0%
Service	19.1%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	28.7%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.6%
Government	17.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.1%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.3

Poverty

All people 12.4%

Under 18 years 19.5%

18 and over 10.3%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 35.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.5%
Retirement income	37.4%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	16.6%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	22.6%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	5.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	35.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	24.5%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	43.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.2%
Visited dentist	45.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	93	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.3%
65 and over	49.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.6%
Public insurance	40.8%
No insurance	21.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,715	96.4%
Spanish	74	2.7%
Other Indo-European	74	2.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,788	99.0%
Born in same state	2,788	99.0%
Born in different state	2,726	96.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	29	1.0%
Not a US citizen	10	34.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	176	6.2%
Italian	103	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	32	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.4%
Internet access	78.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78357

What city is ZIP code 78357 in?

ZIP code 78357 is primarily assigned to Freer, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78357 in?

ZIP code 78357 falls within Duval County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78357?

15% 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 78357 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 78357 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78357?

The median home value in ZIP code 78357 is $79,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 78357?

ZIP code 78357 has an estimated population of 2,817 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 78357 in?

ZIP code 78357 observes the CST timezone.