75478 ZIP Code — Saltillo, TX

Hopkins County, Texas

ZIP code 75478 is located in Saltillo, Texas, within Hopkins County. It covers approximately 56.63 square miles and serves a population of 879 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 903/430.

About ZIP code 75478

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $119,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($54,688) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 52% 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 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 30% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 75478 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

879

population

56.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

75478 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 75478

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 75478. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saltillo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

75437 Dike (3.8 mi) 75481 Sulphur Bluff (8.3 mi) 75457 Mount Vernon (9.1 mi) 75482 Sulphur Springs (9.4 mi) 75431 Como (9.9 mi) 75471 Pickton (13 mi) 75480 Scroggins (15.8 mi) 75432 Cooper (15.9 mi) 75435 Deport (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	879
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	223

Geography
Land area	56.63 sq mi
Water area	0.97 sq mi
Latitude	33.2092
Longitude	-95.3747
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	903/430

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.3%	44.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	33.6%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	18.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.8%	3.7%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

879

Population

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

$54,688

Median household income

$32,843

Per capita income

$119,500

Median home value

$864

Median monthly rent

81.8%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

11.1%

Unemployment

295

Housing units

16.8%

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	206	23.4%
18 and over	673	76.6%
65 and over	204	23.2%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83%

Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

Other race 4.6%

Two or more races 3.1%

Black or African American 1.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	777	83%
Hispanic or Latino	57	6.1%
Other race	43	4.6%
Two or more races	29	3.1%
Black or African American	18	1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	12	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.3%	44.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	33.6%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	18.1%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.8%	3.7%	7.8%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 25.7%

$75k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 7.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	25.7%
$75k–$100k	17.6%
$100k–$150k	6.3%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	7.5%
Median income	$54,688

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%

$50k–$100k 36.4%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k–$300k 9.2%

$300k–$500k 7.7%

$500k–$1M 12.3%

$1M+ 6.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,500
Median rent / month	$864
Owner occupied	81.8%
Renter occupied	18.2%
Vacant	9.6%
Single-family detached	60.9%
Large apartment buildings	3.4%
Mobile homes	35.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	24.1%
2000–2009	13.9%
1990–1999	13.3%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	7.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	21.2%
3 bedrooms	52.4%
4 bedrooms	14.2%
5+ bedrooms	6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	37.0%
2 vehicles	28.5%
3 or more	33.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.9%
Electricity	80.3%
Propane / LP gas	12.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	193	60.5%
Cohabiting couple	1	0.3%
Male householder, no spouse	37	11.6%
Female householder, no spouse	88	27.6%
Households with children under 18	93	29.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	165	51.7%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.8%	20.3%
Married	59.8%	48.3%
Separated	0.0%	2.8%
Widowed	2.5%	15.0%
Divorced	21.8%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.4%

Some HS, no diploma 12.6%

HS graduate 28.5%

Some college, no degree 22.5%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.5%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.0%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	11.8%
Kindergarten	2	1.1%
Elementary school	62	34.8%
High school	50	28.1%
College / grad school	43	24.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Construction 12.5%

Wholesale trade 10.4%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Other services 8.2%

Agriculture & mining 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Professional & management 6.4%

Retail trade 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Public administration 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.0%
Service	18.9%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	6.8%
Production & transportation	25.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.7%
Government	7.9%
Self-employed	20.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.8%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	15.5%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 1.5%

18 and over 5.9%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 4.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.0%
Retirement income	19.1%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	40.0%
High cholesterol	38.9%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.2%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	30.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	23.7%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	15.4%
No health insurance	28.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.7%
Visited dentist	45.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	22.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	53	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	48.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.8%
Public insurance	36.7%
No insurance	30.4%
Uninsured under 19	33.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	780	88.7%
Spanish	35	4.5%
Other Indo-European	35	4.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	766	87.1%
Born in same state	762	86.7%
Born in different state	622	70.8%
Foreign born	4	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	113	12.9%
Not a US citizen	38	33.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	96	10.9%
Arab	82	9.3%
Italian	50	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	44	5%
Polish	8	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.3%
Internet access	94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 75478

What city is ZIP code 75478 in?

ZIP code 75478 is primarily assigned to Saltillo, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 75478 in?

ZIP code 75478 falls within Hopkins County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 75478 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 75478 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 75478 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 75478 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 75478?

The median home value in ZIP code 75478 is $119,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 75478?

ZIP code 75478 has an estimated population of 879 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 75478 in?

ZIP code 75478 observes the CST timezone.