78843 ZIP Code — Laughlin Afb, TX

Val Verde County, Texas

ZIP code 78843 is located in Laughlin Afb, Texas, within Val Verde County. It covers approximately 1.76 square miles and serves a population of 459 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 830.

About ZIP code 78843

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 7 minutes is near the national average.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 53% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 78843 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a strong veteran community.

459

population

1.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78843 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78843

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78843. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Laughlin Afb	Acceptable
Laughlin Afb	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78847 Del Rio (7 mi) 78832 Brackettville (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	459
Population density	261 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	465

Geography
Land area	1.76 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	29.3576
Longitude	-100.7808
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	830

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	51.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	100.0%	29.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

459

Population

261

People per sq mi

23.0

Median age

Median household income

$31,978

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

17.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

264

20–24

25–34

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	459	100.0%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	23.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.2%

Black or African American 10.2%

Two or more races 4.6%

Group	Count	%
White	391	85.2%
Black or African American	47	10.2%
Two or more races	21	4.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	51.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	100.0%	29.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	7.8%

$75k–$100k 100.0%

Range	% of households
$75k–$100k	100.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	100.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	100.0%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	100.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	41	100.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	1.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	95.8%	71.1%
Married	4.2%	28.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 82.2%

Bachelor's degree 17.8%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	17.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	101	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 38.6%

Retail trade 22.9%

Public administration 22.9%

Education & healthcare 15.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.7%
Service	24.3%
Sales & office	37.1%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	22.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.1%
Government	22.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	57.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	23.1%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	10.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	7.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

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

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.1%
High blood pressure	13.0%
High cholesterol	11.5%
Diabetes	1.8%
Heart disease	1.2%
Stroke	0.6%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	3.9%
Kidney disease	0.9%
Pulmonary disease	2.6%
Cancer	0.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	30.5%
No physical activity	19.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	20.5%
Poor physical health	6.4%
No health insurance	32.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	58.9%
Visited dentist	48.1%
Cholesterol screening	63.9%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	37	52.9%

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

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	0.0%
Public insurance	0.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	459	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	418	91.1%
Born in same state	387	84.3%
Born in different state	6	1.3%
Foreign born	31	6.8%
Naturalized citizen	41	8.9%
Not a US citizen	41	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	27	5.9%
Arab	24	5.2%
French	16	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	10	2.2%
English	6	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	8.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78843

What city is ZIP code 78843 in?

ZIP code 78843 is primarily assigned to Laughlin Afb, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78843 in?

ZIP code 78843 falls within Val Verde County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 78843 have a large veteran population?

53% of civilians in ZIP code 78843 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 78843?

ZIP code 78843 has an estimated population of 459 residents, with a density of 260 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 78843 in?

ZIP code 78843 observes the CST timezone.