78363 ZIP Code — Kingsville, TX

Kleberg County, Texas

ZIP code 78363 is located in Kingsville, Texas, within Kleberg County. It covers approximately 152.11 square miles and serves a population of 29,246 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 78363

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $133,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.

Median household income is $51,908. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 78363 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

29,246

population

152.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78363 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78363

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78363. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kingsville	Acceptable
Kingsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78343 Bishop (12.6 mi) 78379 Riviera (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	29,246
Population density	192 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	273

Geography
Land area	152.11 sq mi
Water area	2.43 sq mi
Latitude	27.4551
Longitude	-97.6923
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	52.4%	51.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	28.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	16.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.5%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

29,246

Population

192

People per sq mi

28.1

Median age

$51,908

Median household income

$25,441

Per capita income

$133,000

Median home value

$972

Median monthly rent

52.3%

Home ownership

31.8%

Poverty rate

7.4%

Unemployment

7,653

Housing units

22.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,047

Under 5

1,016

765

5–9

742

1,251

10–14

1,215

1,393

15–19

1,352

2,208

20–24

2,143

2,082

25–34

2,022

1,707

35–44

1,657

1,345

45–54

1,306

640

55–59

621

525

60–64

509

1,016

65–74

987

597

75–84

579

264

85+

257

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,124	24.4%
18 and over	22,122	75.6%
65 and over	3,700	12.7%
Median age	28.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 44.2%

Hispanic or Latino 25.1%

Two or more races 23.2%

Other race 3.7%

Black or African American 2.3%

Asian 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	17,264	44.2%
Hispanic or Latino	9,824	25.1%
Two or more races	9,054	23.2%
Other race	1,428	3.7%
Black or African American	894	2.3%
Asian	403	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	203	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.4%	51.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	28.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	16.9%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.5%	7.8%

Under $10k 12.1%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 10.2%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 8.1%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.1%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	10.2%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	8.1%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	15.8%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$51,908

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.3%

$50k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k–$300k 18.4%

$300k–$500k 8.0%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$133,000
Median rent / month	$972
Owner occupied	52.3%
Renter occupied	47.7%
Vacant	13.7%
Single-family detached	66.6%
Large apartment buildings	8.8%
Mobile homes	5.8%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	12.2%
2000–2009	10.4%
1990–1999	10.0%
1980–1989	10.0%
1970–1979	17.8%
1960–1969	16.2%
1950–1959	13.3%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	4.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.8%
1 bedroom	9.2%
2 bedrooms	23.9%
3 bedrooms	40.4%
4 bedrooms	16.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	41.8%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	18.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.6%
Electricity	77.3%
Propane / LP gas	1.4%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,103	36.5%
Cohabiting couple	716	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	2,921	26.0%
Female householder, no spouse	3,492	31.1%
Households with children under 18	3,708	33.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,437	21.7%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.9%	44.6%
Married	38.6%	38.3%
Separated	2.5%	2.5%
Widowed	2.4%	7.1%
Divorced	9.7%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.8%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 34.2%

Some college, no degree 19.9%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.9%

Graduate / professional 7.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.0%
Bachelor's or higher	22.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	297	3.2%
Kindergarten	387	4.1%
Elementary school	3,074	32.7%
High school	1,077	11.5%
College / grad school	4,567	48.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.7%

Retail trade 16.4%

Public administration 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%

Professional & management 8.2%

Construction 7.0%

Other services 5.0%

Manufacturing 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.5%
Service	21.8%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	14.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.9%
Government	25.0%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.2%
Carpool	12.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.0

Poverty

All people 31.8%

Under 18 years 44.5%

18 and over 27.5%

Married-couple families 8.3%

Female-led households 54.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.0%
Retirement income	16.0%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	31.7%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	19.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	4.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.5%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	31.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	22.4%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	38.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.3%
Visited dentist	46.9%
Cholesterol screening	83.9%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,851	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	45.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.9%
Public insurance	36.8%
No insurance	17.4%
Uninsured under 19	6.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	27,183	92.9%
Spanish	2,234	8.2%
Other Indo-European	2,029	7.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	115	0.4%
Other languages	41	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	27,398	93.7%
Born in same state	27,121	92.7%
Born in different state	23,647	80.9%
Foreign born	277	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	1,848	6.3%
Not a US citizen	929	50.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,448	5%
Italian	835	2.9%
Arab	807	2.8%
Polish	148	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	36	0.1%
German	33	0.1%
Dutch	12	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78363

What city is ZIP code 78363 in?

ZIP code 78363 is primarily assigned to Kingsville, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78363 in?

ZIP code 78363 falls within Kleberg County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78363?

32% of residents in ZIP code 78363 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78363?

The median home value in ZIP code 78363 is $133,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 78363?

ZIP code 78363 has an estimated population of 29,246 residents, with a density of 192 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78363?

The median household income in ZIP code 78363 is $51,908, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 78363 in?

ZIP code 78363 observes the CST timezone.