78061 ZIP Code — Pearsall, TX

Frio County, Texas

ZIP code 78061 is located in Pearsall, Texas, within Frio County. It covers approximately 510.34 square miles and serves a population of 10,892 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 830.

About ZIP code 78061

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $94,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

Median household income is $45,783. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 23% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 78061 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

10,892

population

510.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78061 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78061

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78061. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pearsall	Acceptable
Pearsall	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78017 Dilley (11.5 mi) 78057 Moore (11.7 mi) 78005 Bigfoot (19.7 mi) 78886 Yancey (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	10,892
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	510.34 sq mi
Water area	0.53 sq mi
Latitude	28.8683
Longitude	-99.1074
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	51.7%	50.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	32.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	15.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.1%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

10,892

Population

People per sq mi

32.6

Median age

$45,783

Median household income

$22,142

Per capita income

$94,000

Median home value

$817

Median monthly rent

55.6%

Home ownership

24.9%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

2,428

Housing units

7.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

450

Under 5

330

371

5–9

272

473

10–14

347

752

15–19

551

434

20–24

318

1,039

25–34

762

798

35–44

584

615

45–54

451

394

55–59

288

242

60–64

178

501

65–74

367

133

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,724	25.0%
18 and over	8,168	75.0%
65 and over	1,243	11.4%
Median age	32.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 45.5%

Hispanic or Latino 25.3%

Two or more races 21.8%

Other race 4.8%

Black or African American 1.7%

Asian 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,639	45.5%
Hispanic or Latino	3,686	25.3%
Two or more races	3,178	21.8%
Other race	700	4.8%
Black or African American	243	1.7%
Asian	108	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	24	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.7%	50.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	32.4%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	15.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.1%	7.8%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 10.6%

$15k–$25k 14.0%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 15.6%

$50k–$75k 9.4%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	10.6%
$15k–$25k	14.0%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	15.6%
$50k–$75k	9.4%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	18.2%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$45,783

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.5%

$50k–$100k 47.5%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k–$300k 5.8%

$300k–$500k 1.0%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,000
Median rent / month	$817
Owner occupied	55.6%
Renter occupied	44.4%
Vacant	20.7%
Single-family detached	61.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	23.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	14.6%
1990–1999	23.6%
1980–1989	17.2%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	13.5%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	3.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	19.8%
3 bedrooms	51.1%
4 bedrooms	20.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.3%
1 vehicle	34.3%
2 vehicles	30.4%
3 or more	22.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.8%
Electricity	82.0%
Propane / LP gas	0.3%
No fuel used	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,232	41.5%
Cohabiting couple	278	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	397	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,064	35.8%
Households with children under 18	1,395	47.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,036	34.9%
Average household size	3.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	52.1%	40.4%
Married	36.2%	30.1%
Separated	1.5%	4.5%
Widowed	0.9%	11.7%
Divorced	9.4%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.8%

Some HS, no diploma 15.2%

HS graduate 42.1%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 5.9%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.0%
Bachelor's or higher	7.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	54	1.9%
Kindergarten	69	2.5%
Elementary school	1,302	47.0%
High school	752	27.1%
College / grad school	594	21.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.6%

Agriculture & mining 15.7%

Public administration 11.8%

Transportation & utilities 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Other services 8.8%

Professional & management 7.3%

Retail trade 6.6%

Manufacturing 4.1%

Construction 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Information 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.0%
Service	30.5%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	16.9%
Production & transportation	18.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.9%
Government	22.2%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.0%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	2.6%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.5

Poverty

All people 24.9%

Under 18 years 42.1%

18 and over 18.0%

Married-couple families 7.5%

Female-led households 47.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.4%
Retirement income	19.2%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	20.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	4.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	37.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	26.7%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	49.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.8%
Visited dentist	40.2%
Cholesterol screening	82.9%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	482	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	48.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.7%
Public insurance	38.9%
No insurance	17.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,112	92.8%
Spanish	2,336	23.1%
Other Indo-European	2,205	21.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	77	0.8%
Other languages	11	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,574	87.9%
Born in same state	9,462	86.9%
Born in different state	8,813	80.9%
Foreign born	112	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	1,318	12.1%
Not a US citizen	127	9.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	449	4.1%
French	120	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	44	0.4%
Irish	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.3%
Internet access	85.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78061

What city is ZIP code 78061 in?

ZIP code 78061 is primarily assigned to Pearsall, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78061 in?

ZIP code 78061 falls within Frio County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78061?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78061?

25% of residents in ZIP code 78061 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 78061?

Approximately 23% of households in ZIP code 78061 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78061?

The median home value in ZIP code 78061 is $94,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 78061 in?

ZIP code 78061 observes the CST timezone.