78164 ZIP Code — Yorktown, TX

De Witt County, Texas

ZIP code 78164 is located in Yorktown, Texas, within De Witt County. It covers approximately 252.37 square miles and serves a population of 3,397 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 361.

About ZIP code 78164

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $168,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($58,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 46% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 78164 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,397

population

252.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78164 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78164

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78164. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Yorktown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78141 Nordheim (7.6 mi) 78151 Runge (12.1 mi) 77994 Westhoff (12.2 mi) 78111 Ecleto (13.4 mi) 78116 Gillett (15.6 mi) 77974 Meyersville (16.5 mi) 78159 Smiley (17.3 mi) 77954 Cuero (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,397
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	252.37 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	28.9868
Longitude	-97.5401
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	361

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.4%	46.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	28.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	20.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	7.0%	4.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,397

Population

People per sq mi

44.9

Median age

$58,750

Median household income

$35,835

Per capita income

$168,000

Median home value

$881

Median monthly rent

78.9%

Home ownership

13.1%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

1,495

Housing units

12.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

109

Under 5

139

5–9

126

116

10–14

105

15–19

20–24

184

25–34

167

168

35–44

153

120

45–54

109

131

55–59

119

102

60–64

295

65–74

269

179

75–84

163

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	761	22.4%
18 and over	2,636	77.6%
65 and over	1,015	29.9%
Median age	44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.1%

Hispanic or Latino 24.5%

Other race 21.1%

Two or more races 3.5%

Black or African American 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,211	49.1%
Hispanic or Latino	1,105	24.5%
Other race	950	21.1%
Two or more races	156	3.5%
Black or African American	77	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.4%	46.2%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	28.2%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	20.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	7.0%	4.9%	7.8%

Under $10k 7.1%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.1%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	5.5%
Median income	$58,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 23.1%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k–$300k 19.1%

$300k–$500k 18.4%

$500k–$1M 6.5%

$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,000
Median rent / month	$881
Owner occupied	78.9%
Renter occupied	21.1%
Vacant	27.3%
Single-family detached	84.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	11.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	6.3%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	23.8%
1960–1969	13.7%
1950–1959	13.1%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	19.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	26.1%
3 bedrooms	49.7%
4 bedrooms	16.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.6%
1 vehicle	30.4%
2 vehicles	34.0%
3 or more	28.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.5%
Electricity	64.9%
Propane / LP gas	10.2%
Wood	1.0%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	666	51.9%
Cohabiting couple	66	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	218	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	334	26.0%
Households with children under 18	272	21.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	648	50.5%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.0%	17.2%
Married	44.5%	55.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.6%
Widowed	8.1%	11.6%
Divorced	15.4%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.4%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 41.3%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.6%
Bachelor's or higher	12.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	66	8.5%
Kindergarten	124	16.0%
Elementary school	380	49.2%
High school	122	15.8%
College / grad school	81	10.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.4%

Agriculture & mining 16.7%

Construction 13.4%

Retail trade 10.9%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Finance & real estate 7.4%

Other services 3.9%

Public administration 3.5%

Manufacturing 3.4%

Professional & management 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.3%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	22.3%
Natural resources & construction	21.1%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	9.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.8%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	1.3%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.1

Poverty

All people 13.1%

Under 18 years 11.3%

18 and over 13.6%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 30.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.0%
Retirement income	27.0%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	41.0%
High cholesterol	40.4%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	20.6%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	27.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	53.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	216	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	9.3%
18–64 years	11.4%
65 and over	35.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.2%
Public insurance	38.7%
No insurance	11.0%
Uninsured under 19	7.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,189	93.9%
Spanish	69	2.2%
Other Indo-European	67	2.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,371	99.2%
Born in same state	3,371	99.2%
Born in different state	3,137	92.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	26	0.8%
Not a US citizen	26	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	205	6%
French	114	3.4%
Arab	82	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	10	0.3%
Dutch	3	0.1%
German	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	79.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78164

What city is ZIP code 78164 in?

ZIP code 78164 is primarily assigned to Yorktown, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78164 in?

ZIP code 78164 falls within De Witt County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 78164 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 78164 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 78164 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 78164 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78164?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78164?

The median home value in ZIP code 78164 is $168,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 78164 in?

ZIP code 78164 observes the CST timezone.