78393 ZIP Code — Woodsboro, TX

Refugio County, Texas

ZIP code 78393 is located in Woodsboro, Texas, within Refugio County. It covers approximately 126.87 square miles and serves a population of 1,966 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 78393

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $92,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,440. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 78393 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,966

population

126.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78393 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78393

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78393. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Woodsboro	Acceptable
Woodsboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78340 Bayside (10.8 mi) 78377 Refugio (11.8 mi) 78390 Taft (15.4 mi) 78387 Sinton (16.5 mi) 78374 Portland (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 08/2026

Population
Total population	1,966
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	391

Geography
Land area	126.87 sq mi
Water area	0.41 sq mi
Latitude	28.2210
Longitude	-97.3472
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	361

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 08/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.4%	48.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	37.6%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	12.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.2%	1.6%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,966

Population

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

$57,440

Median household income

$27,152

Per capita income

$92,600

Median home value

$719

Median monthly rent

83.8%

Home ownership

6.3%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

785

Housing units

14.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

159

25–34

194

35–44

118

45–54

143

55–59

60–64

113

65–74

139

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	336	17.1%
18 and over	1,630	82.9%
65 and over	388	19.7%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.2%

Two or more races 18.7%

Hispanic or Latino 18.6%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,503	62.2%
Two or more races	452	18.7%
Hispanic or Latino	450	18.6%
Black or African American	10	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.4%	48.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	37.6%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	12.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	3.2%	1.6%	7.8%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 17.7%

$35k–$50k 6.4%

$50k–$75k 30.4%

$75k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	17.7%
$35k–$50k	6.4%
$50k–$75k	30.4%
$75k–$100k	17.8%
$100k–$150k	6.5%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$57,440

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.6%

$50k–$100k 34.8%

$100k–$150k 8.6%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k–$300k 21.9%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$92,600
Median rent / month	$719
Owner occupied	83.8%
Renter occupied	16.2%
Vacant	30.9%
Single-family detached	73.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.5%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.5%
2010–2019	10.1%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	7.9%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	12.6%
1950–1959	10.7%
1940–1949	15.2%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	19.6%
3 bedrooms	66.7%
4 bedrooms	9.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	32.9%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	24.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.4%
Electricity	95.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	294	48.1%
Cohabiting couple	27	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	136	22.3%
Female householder, no spouse	154	25.2%
Households with children under 18	126	20.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	295	48.3%
Average household size	3.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.9%	28.8%
Married	38.5%	35.2%
Separated	0.9%	1.8%
Widowed	4.6%	13.6%
Divorced	9.1%	20.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 15.5%

HS graduate 38.7%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.1%
Bachelor's or higher	14.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	8.8%
Kindergarten	6	1.4%
Elementary school	239	56.8%
High school	98	23.3%
College / grad school	41	9.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 19.3%

Education & healthcare 17.3%

Agriculture & mining 14.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.2%

Public administration 11.6%

Transportation & utilities 10.6%

Construction 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Professional & management 3.0%

Manufacturing 1.7%

Other services 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.2%
Service	20.6%
Sales & office	29.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	14.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.7%
Government	21.1%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.5%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	1.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 6.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 14.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.0%
Retirement income	36.0%
Supplemental Security	9.3%
Cash public assistance	5.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	39.7%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	15.9%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	22.8%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	33.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	49.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	95	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.0%
Under 18	19.9%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	49.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.1%
Public insurance	41.1%
No insurance	21.4%
Uninsured under 19	9.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,927	98.0%
Spanish	18	0.9%
Other Indo-European	18	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,965	99.9%
Born in same state	1,965	99.9%
Born in different state	1,800	91.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	127	6.5%
French	101	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	34	1.7%
Arab	33	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.1%
Internet access	84.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78393

What city is ZIP code 78393 in?

ZIP code 78393 is primarily assigned to Woodsboro, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78393 in?

ZIP code 78393 falls within Refugio County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 78393 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 78393 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78393?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 78393 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 78393 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78393?

The median home value in ZIP code 78393 is $92,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 78393 in?

ZIP code 78393 observes the CST timezone.