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Bee County
Skidmore, TX
78389
78389 ZIP Code — Skidmore, TX
Bee County, Texas
ZIP code 78389 is located in
Skidmore ,
Texas ,
within Bee County .
It covers approximately 122.70 square miles and serves a population of
2,097 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 361 .
About ZIP code 78389
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $55,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($41,295) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
27% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
2,097
Population density
17 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
025
Geography
Land area
122.70 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
28.2166
Longitude
-97.6884
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
361
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
63.0%
54.4%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
29.0%
28.3%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
3.6%
15.1%
22.6%
Over $200k
4.3%
2.2%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$41,295
Median household income
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 592 28.2% 18 and over 1,505 71.8% 65 and over 302 14.4% Median age 37.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.6%
Group Count % White 1,966 88.8% Hispanic or Latino 117 5.3% Two or more races 94 4.2% Other race 23 1% Black or African American 14 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
63.0%
54.4%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
29.0%
28.3%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
3.6%
15.1%
22.6%
Over $200k
4.3%
2.2%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.0% $10k–$15k 1.3% $15k–$25k 8.6% $25k–$35k 27.1% $35k–$50k 17.0% $50k–$75k 11.4% $75k–$100k 8.0% $100k–$150k 9.4% $150k–$200k 3.6% $200k+ 7.7% Median income $41,295
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $55,700 Median rent / month $962 Owner occupied 84.6% Renter occupied 15.4% Vacant 26.4% Single-family detached 67.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 33.0% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 3.17
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 11.7% 2000–2009 9.1% 1990–1999 6.3% 1980–1989 34.7% 1970–1979 14.0% 1960–1969 2.6% 1950–1959 8.9% 1940–1949 3.3% 1939 or earlier 9.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 5.0% 2 bedrooms 35.9% 3 bedrooms 42.2% 4 bedrooms 16.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.0% 1 vehicle 31.2% 2 vehicles 27.0% 3 or more 39.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 13.7% Electricity 59.1% Propane / LP gas 25.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 355 50.6% Cohabiting couple 3 0.4% Male householder, no spouse 82 11.7% Female householder, no spouse 261 37.2% Households with children under 18 265 37.8% Households with seniors (65+) 254 36.2% Average household size 2.98
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 48.1% 24.3% Married 43.3% 53.0% Separated 1.6% 8.8% Widowed 0.6% 7.8% Divorced 6.4% 6.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
30.9%
Graduate / professional
16.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.3% Bachelor's or higher 21.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 18 2.4% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 296 40.2% High school 145 19.7% College / grad school 278 37.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
35.5%
Professional & management
11.0%
Transportation & utilities
7.8%
Public administration
6.4%
Agriculture & mining
6.1%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.5% Service 34.6% Sales & office 17.9% Natural resources & construction 11.0% Production & transportation 8.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 72.9% Government 21.2% Self-employed 6.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 77.7% Carpool 13.2% Public transit 0.1% Walk 0.1% Work from home 3.9% Other means 4.9% Avg commute (minutes) 25.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.9%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 27.8% Retirement income 20.5% Supplemental Security 11.6% Cash public assistance 0.7% Food stamps / SNAP 10.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.3% High blood pressure 34.7% High cholesterol 36.5% Diabetes 13.7% Heart disease 6.8% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 8.7% Arthritis 22.8% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 6.5% Cancer 5.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.9% Binge drinking 17.6% No physical activity 29.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.5% Depression 20.5% Fair or poor health 19.9% Poor mental health 14.9% Poor physical health 12.1% No health insurance 35.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.4% Visited dentist 52.5% Cholesterol screening 88.2% Teeth loss 15.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 148 9.8%
Disability % Any disability 21.7% Under 18 1.9% 18–64 years 17.5% 65 and over 77.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 46.6% Public insurance 34.0% No insurance 26.8% Uninsured under 19 3.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,990 94.9% Spanish 89 4.5% Other Indo-European 89 4.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,089 99.6% Born in same state 2,089 99.6% Born in different state 1,792 85.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 8 0.4% Not a US citizen 1 12.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 300 14.3% French 73 3.5%
Ancestry Count % Arab 24 1.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 33.4% Internet access 91.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78389
What city is ZIP code 78389 in?
ZIP code 78389 is primarily assigned to Skidmore, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78389 in?
ZIP code 78389 falls within Bee County, Texas.
Is ZIP code 78389 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 78389 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78389?
The median home value in ZIP code 78389 is $55,700.
Does ZIP code 78389 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 78389 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 78389?
The median household income in ZIP code 78389 is $41,295, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 78389 in?
ZIP code 78389 observes the CST timezone.
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