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Jim Wells County
Premont, TX
78375
78375 ZIP Code — Premont, TX
Jim Wells County, Texas
ZIP code 78375 is located in
Premont ,
Texas ,
within Jim Wells County .
It covers approximately 88.41 square miles and serves a population of
3,238 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 361 .
About ZIP code 78375
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $81,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
Median household income is $46,529. SNAP benefit usage at 43% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 78375 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 07/2026
Population
Total population
3,238
Population density
37 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
249
Geography
Land area
88.41 sq mi
Water area
0.07 sq mi
Latitude
27.3653
Longitude
-98.1455
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
361
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
63.6%
53.1%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
25.2%
24.9%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
11.2%
18.7%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.4%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$46,529
Median household income
11.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 719 22.2% 18 and over 2,519 77.8% 65 and over 482 14.9% Median age 27.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 2,626 68.4% Hispanic or Latino 602 15.7% Two or more races 545 14.2% Other race 57 1.5% Asian 10 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
63.6%
53.1%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
25.2%
24.9%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
11.2%
18.7%
22.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.4%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.0% $10k–$15k 1.9% $15k–$25k 11.0% $25k–$35k 8.9% $35k–$50k 35.4% $50k–$75k 16.7% $75k–$100k 10.3% $100k–$150k 10.8% $150k–$200k 1.1% $200k+ 0.8% Median income $46,529
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $81,700 Median rent / month $737 Owner occupied 64.1% Renter occupied 35.9% Vacant 24.7% Single-family detached 77.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 4.1% Median rooms 4.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.77
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.3% 2000–2009 7.2% 1990–1999 15.6% 1980–1989 5.8% 1970–1979 23.6% 1960–1969 29.0% 1950–1959 14.4% 1940–1949 1.1% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 5.7% 2 bedrooms 35.5% 3 bedrooms 49.5% 4 bedrooms 8.4% 5+ bedrooms 0.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.9% 1 vehicle 55.9% 2 vehicles 31.4% 3 or more 10.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 20.3% Electricity 77.5% Fuel oil 1.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 693 57.8% Cohabiting couple 60 5.0% Male householder, no spouse 77 6.4% Female householder, no spouse 369 30.8% Households with children under 18 542 45.2% Households with seniors (65+) 347 28.9% Average household size 2.67
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 33.7% 28.3% Married 51.8% 45.9% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.8% 18.3% Divorced 13.7% 7.5%
Education
Less than 9th grade
16.3%
Some HS, no diploma
15.0%
Some college, no degree
15.3%
Graduate / professional
2.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 68.7% Bachelor's or higher 11.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 57 8.1% Elementary school 267 37.9% High school 175 24.9% College / grad school 205 29.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.1%
Public administration
10.6%
Agriculture & mining
9.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.1%
Professional & management
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 10.8% Service 32.8% Sales & office 16.7% Natural resources & construction 26.9% Production & transportation 12.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.6% Government 21.1% Self-employed 5.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 75.2% Carpool 23.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 1.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 21.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
53.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 35.9% Retirement income 5.5% Supplemental Security 7.5% Cash public assistance 22.2% Food stamps / SNAP 43.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.8% High blood pressure 36.8% High cholesterol 37.0% Diabetes 17.8% Heart disease 7.9% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 8.6% Arthritis 23.9% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 6.4% Cancer 5.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.6% Binge drinking 15.8% No physical activity 34.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.4% Depression 18.9% Fair or poor health 26.0% Poor mental health 14.6% Poor physical health 13.9% No health insurance 45.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.9% Visited dentist 45.9% Cholesterol screening 87.8% Teeth loss 16.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 159 6.3%
Disability % Any disability 20.5% Under 18 2.2% 18–64 years 21.3% 65 and over 45.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 45.7% Public insurance 42.0% No insurance 21.1% Uninsured under 19 33.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,969 91.7% Spanish 291 9.8% Other Indo-European 272 9.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 19 0.6%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,012 93.0% Born in same state 2,977 91.9% Born in different state 2,892 89.3% Foreign born 35 1.1% Naturalized citizen 226 7.0% Not a US citizen 160 70.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 170 5.3% Italian 72 2.2%
Ancestry Count % Arab 27 0.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.0% Internet access 82.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78375
What city is ZIP code 78375 in?
ZIP code 78375 is primarily assigned to Premont, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78375 in?
ZIP code 78375 falls within Jim Wells County, Texas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 78375?
11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 78375 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 78375 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78375?
The median home value in ZIP code 78375 is $81,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 78375?
The median household income in ZIP code 78375 is $46,529, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 78375 in?
ZIP code 78375 observes the CST timezone.
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