78370 ZIP Code — Odem, TX

San Patricio County, Texas

ZIP code 78370 is located in Odem, Texas, within San Patricio County. It covers approximately 110.05 square miles and serves a population of 5,350 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 78370

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 $159,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

The gap between median ($61,350) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (16%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 78370 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,350

population

110.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78370 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78370

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78370. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Odem	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78410 Corpus Christi (5.3 mi) 78409 Corpus Christi (6.2 mi) 78407 Corpus Christi (9.5 mi) 78408 Corpus Christi (9.8 mi) 78402 Corpus Christi (9.9 mi) 78406 Corpus Christi (10.2 mi) 78387 Sinton (10.4 mi) 78405 Corpus Christi (11.4 mi) 78401 Corpus Christi (12 mi) 78416 Corpus Christi (12.5 mi) 78380 Robstown (12.6 mi) 78417 Corpus Christi (13 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,350
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	409

Geography
Land area	110.05 sq mi
Water area	3.75 sq mi
Latitude	27.9019
Longitude	-97.5543
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	41.1%	46.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	28.6%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	23.0%	20.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.4%	4.4%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

5,350

Population

People per sq mi

36.4

Median age

$61,350

Median household income

$29,010

Per capita income

$159,600

Median home value

$1,120

Median monthly rent

74.6%

Home ownership

17.5%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

1,467

Housing units

15.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

241

Under 5

267

139

5–9

155

183

10–14

204

120

15–19

133

158

20–24

175

405

25–34

449

290

35–44

322

285

45–54

317

107

55–59

118

168

60–64

187

290

65–74

323

107

75–84

119

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,381	25.8%
18 and over	3,969	74.2%
65 and over	927	17.3%
Median age	36.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.4%

Hispanic or Latino 20.5%

Two or more races 14.7%

Other race 6.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,928	58.4%
Hispanic or Latino	1,379	20.5%
Two or more races	990	14.7%
Other race	425	6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.1%	46.9%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	28.6%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	23.0%	20.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.4%	4.4%	7.8%

Under $10k 9.0%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 11.3%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.0%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	11.3%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	18.2%
$150k–$200k	10.4%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$61,350

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.6%

$50k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k–$300k 22.1%

$300k–$500k 17.3%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,600
Median rent / month	$1,120
Owner occupied	74.6%
Renter occupied	25.4%
Vacant	10.6%
Single-family detached	79.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.6%
2000–2009	18.0%
1990–1999	10.6%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	12.3%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	8.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	17.2%
3 bedrooms	56.5%
4 bedrooms	18.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	26.9%
2 vehicles	37.7%
3 or more	30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.1%
Electricity	79.7%
Propane / LP gas	6.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	927	54.6%
Cohabiting couple	180	10.6%
Male householder, no spouse	203	12.0%
Female householder, no spouse	388	22.9%
Households with children under 18	696	41.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	670	39.5%
Average household size	3.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.8%	31.7%
Married	48.1%	45.2%
Separated	0.8%	3.3%
Widowed	3.3%	8.9%
Divorced	13.0%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.1%

Some HS, no diploma 12.1%

HS graduate 32.8%

Some college, no degree 22.8%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	211	17.7%
Kindergarten	16	1.3%
Elementary school	580	48.7%
High school	261	21.9%
College / grad school	122	10.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.8%

Construction 14.3%

Retail trade 11.5%

Manufacturing 11.4%

Professional & management 8.5%

Other services 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Public administration 4.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.4%
Service	14.7%
Sales & office	27.4%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	17.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.5%
Government	18.3%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.7%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 17.5%

Under 18 years 25.9%

18 and over 14.7%

Married-couple families 6.8%

Female-led households 29.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.9%
Retirement income	20.4%
Supplemental Security	10.4%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.2%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	16.1%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	23.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	36.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	25.1%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	39.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.9%
Visited dentist	40.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	336	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	55.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.5%
Public insurance	41.3%
No insurance	16.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,842	90.5%
Spanish	291	6.0%
Other Indo-European	271	5.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,215	97.5%
Born in same state	5,215	97.5%
Born in different state	4,907	91.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	135	2.5%
Not a US citizen	46	34.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	223	4.2%
Arab	96	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	72	1.3%
Polish	23	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.7%
Internet access	86.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78370

What city is ZIP code 78370 in?

ZIP code 78370 is primarily assigned to Odem, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78370 in?

ZIP code 78370 falls within San Patricio County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78370?

18% of residents in ZIP code 78370 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 78370 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 78370 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 78370?

Health data for ZIP code 78370 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78370?

The median home value in ZIP code 78370 is $159,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 78370 in?

ZIP code 78370 observes the CST timezone.