78376 ZIP Code — Realitos, TX

Duval County, Texas

ZIP code 78376 is located in Realitos, Texas, within Duval County. It covers approximately 153.35 square miles and serves a population of 258 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 78376

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 $77,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

Median household income is $61,346. SNAP benefit usage at 37% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 67 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 48%.

Overall, ZIP code 78376 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

258

population

153.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78376 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78376

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78376. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Realitos	Acceptable
Realitos	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78349 Concepcion (11.7 mi) 78344 Bruni (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	258
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	153.35 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	27.5304
Longitude	-98.6038
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	361

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	54.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	31.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	13.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

258

Population

People per sq mi

49.6

Median age

$61,346

Median household income

$27,238

Per capita income

$77,200

Median home value

$1,119

Median monthly rent

58.5%

Home ownership

11.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

196

Housing units

5.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	64	24.8%
18 and over	194	75.2%
65 and over	45	17.4%
Median age	49.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.4%

Hispanic or Latino 9.8%

Two or more races 9.4%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	230	80.4%
Hispanic or Latino	28	9.8%
Two or more races	27	9.4%
Other race	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	54.4%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	31.5%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	13.5%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	7.8%

$10k–$15k 10.6%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 13.8%

$50k–$75k 20.2%

$75k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 33.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	10.6%
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	13.8%
$50k–$75k	20.2%
$75k–$100k	8.5%
$100k–$150k	33.0%
Median income	$61,346

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.5%

$50k–$100k 52.7%

$100k–$150k 34.5%

$500k–$1M 5.5%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$77,200
Median rent / month	$1,119
Owner occupied	58.5%
Renter occupied	41.5%
Vacant	60.0%
Single-family detached	83.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.2%
Median rooms	4.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	28.1%
1990–1999	19.1%
1980–1989	6.8%
1970–1979	9.4%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	27.2%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	29.8%
3 bedrooms	54.9%
4 bedrooms	2.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	14.9%
2 vehicles	70.2%
3 or more	14.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.1%
Electricity	60.6%
Propane / LP gas	12.8%
Fuel oil	25.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	40	42.6%
Cohabiting couple	21	22.3%
Male householder, no spouse	20	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	13	13.8%
Households with children under 18	23	24.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	49	52.1%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	2.0%	43.3%
Married	31.4%	43.3%
Separated	13.7%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	9.3%
Divorced	52.9%	4.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.9%

Some HS, no diploma 18.2%

HS graduate 45.8%

Some college, no degree 13.5%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 5.2%

Graduate / professional 0.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.9%
Bachelor's or higher	5.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	8.8%
Kindergarten	5	8.8%
Elementary school	42	73.7%
High school	5	8.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 55.0%

Education & healthcare 28.8%

Construction 7.2%

Other services 5.4%

Manufacturing 1.8%

Retail trade 0.9%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.3%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	1.8%
Natural resources & construction	59.5%
Production & transportation	7.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.0%
Government	10.8%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.8%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	2.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	67.4

Poverty

All people 11.2%

Under 18 years 20.3%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.7%
Retirement income	26.6%
Supplemental Security	23.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	37.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.5%
High blood pressure	41.9%
High cholesterol	40.8%
Diabetes	21.8%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.7%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	39.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	28.9%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	15.4%
No health insurance	44.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	44.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	48.1%
Under 18	20.3%
18–64 years	55.7%
65 and over	62.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.9%
Public insurance	44.2%
No insurance	24.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	246	95.3%
Spanish	18	7.3%
Other Indo-European	18	7.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	254	98.4%
Born in same state	254	98.4%
Born in different state	250	96.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	1.6%
Not a US citizen	1	25.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	8	3.1%
French	8	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78376

What city is ZIP code 78376 in?

ZIP code 78376 is primarily assigned to Realitos, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78376 in?

ZIP code 78376 falls within Duval County, Texas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78376?

6% 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 78376 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 78376 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78376?

The median home value in ZIP code 78376 is $77,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 78376?

ZIP code 78376 has an estimated population of 258 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 78376 in?

ZIP code 78376 observes the CST timezone.