78056 ZIP Code — Mico, TX

Medina County, Texas

ZIP code 78056 is located in Mico, Texas, within Medina County. It covers approximately 103.20 square miles and serves a population of 2,096 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 830.

About ZIP code 78056

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $469,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($115,885) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 35% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 78056 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,096

population

103.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78056 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78056

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78056. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mico	Acceptable
Mico	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78066 Rio Medina (5.2 mi) 78253 San Antonio (8.8 mi) 78063 Pipe Creek (9.5 mi) 78023 Helotes (11.7 mi) 78254 San Antonio (11.9 mi) 78009 Castroville (12.6 mi) 78245 San Antonio (15.1 mi) 78250 San Antonio (15.3 mi) 78251 San Antonio (15.9 mi) 78039 La Coste (16.5 mi) 78255 San Antonio (16.8 mi) 78861 Hondo (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	2,096
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	325

Geography
Land area	103.20 sq mi
Water area	4.43 sq mi
Latitude	29.5419
Longitude	-98.9192
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	830

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	8.9%	38.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	33.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	48.6%	23.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	16.0%	5.1%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,096

Population

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$115,885

Median household income

$55,322

Per capita income

$469,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.8%

Home ownership

0.9%

Poverty rate

0.3%

Unemployment

876

Housing units

45.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

219

35–44

207

134

45–54

127

108

55–59

102

60–64

147

65–74

139

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	458	21.9%
18 and over	1,638	78.1%
65 and over	361	17.2%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.3%

Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

Asian 6.2%

Other race 5.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.1%

Two or more races 4.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,645	72.3%
Hispanic or Latino	178	7.8%
Asian	140	6.2%
Other race	124	5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	94	4.1%
Two or more races	93	4.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	8.9%	38.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	33.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	48.6%	23.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	16.0%	5.1%	7.8%

$15k–$25k 3.4%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$50k–$75k 6.6%

$75k–$100k 21.2%

$100k–$150k 31.2%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k+ 17.6%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	3.4%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$50k–$75k	6.6%
$75k–$100k	21.2%
$100k–$150k	31.2%
$150k–$200k	14.8%
$200k+	17.6%
Median income	$115,885

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 5.1%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k–$300k 14.3%

$300k–$500k 32.5%

$500k–$1M 41.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$469,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.8%
Renter occupied	9.2%
Vacant	18.5%
Single-family detached	86.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.9%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.6%
2010–2019	20.0%
2000–2009	61.7%
1990–1999	2.3%
1980–1989	2.1%
1970–1979	2.0%
1960–1969	2.1%
1950–1959	1.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	6.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	8.4%
3 bedrooms	58.7%
4 bedrooms	18.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	13.7%
2 vehicles	53.5%
3 or more	32.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.6%
Electricity	69.0%
Propane / LP gas	27.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	588	76.2%
Cohabiting couple	16	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	98	12.7%
Female householder, no spouse	70	9.1%
Households with children under 18	230	29.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	288	37.3%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.3%	5.8%
Married	74.8%	80.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.8%	4.5%
Divorced	7.0%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 15.0%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 16.8%

Bachelor's degree 18.9%

Graduate / professional 26.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.4%
Bachelor's or higher	45.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	30	8.7%
Elementary school	213	61.9%
High school	77	22.4%
College / grad school	24	7.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 24.3%

Education & healthcare 23.0%

Professional & management 17.4%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Wholesale trade 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Public administration 4.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Construction 2.8%

Other services 2.8%

Manufacturing 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.7%
Service	3.6%
Sales & office	36.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.8%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.4%
Government	14.4%
Self-employed	1.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	55.9%
Carpool	19.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	22.8%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.8

Poverty

All people 0.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.3%
Retirement income	36.9%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	23.3%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	23.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	58.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	571	34.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	7.4%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	35.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.7%
Public insurance	26.5%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,985	94.7%
Spanish	69	3.5%
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)	2,078	99.1%
Born in same state	2,063	98.4%
Born in different state	1,329	63.4%
Foreign born	15	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	18	0.9%
Not a US citizen	18	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	220	10.5%
French	144	6.9%
Arab	64	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	40	1.9%
Polish	10	0.5%
Irish	8	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	98.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78056

What city is ZIP code 78056 in?

ZIP code 78056 is primarily assigned to Mico, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78056 in?

ZIP code 78056 falls within Medina County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 78056 have a large veteran population?

35% of civilians in ZIP code 78056 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 78056 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 78056 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78056?

46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 78056 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 78056 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 78056 in?

ZIP code 78056 observes the CST timezone.