78616 ZIP Code
Dale, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78616 |
| City/Town: | Dale |
| County: | Caldwell |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,821 |
| Median Household Income: | $68,191 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,204 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,910 |
| Median Home Value: | $171,500 |
| Land Area: | 118.3 sq miles
306.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.9266, -97.5535 |
Population Information (78616 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,821 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,828 | 54.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,993 | 45.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 435 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 624 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,001 | 11.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 727 | 8.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 642 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,195 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,236 | 14.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,090 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 366 | 4.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 461 | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 547 | 6.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 410 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 87 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78616 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $171,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,127 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 2,910 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,590 | 89.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 320 | 11.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,130 | 82.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 460 | 17.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78616 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,392 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 627 | 11.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,010 | 18.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,729 | 32.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,027 | 19.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 218 | 4.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 559 | 10.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 222 | 4.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 69.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 14.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78616 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $68,191 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $98,855 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $73,212 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,204 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78616 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,028 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,917 | 97.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 111 | 2.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,546 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,709 | 69.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 542 | 13.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 650 | 16.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 16 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78616 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,757 | 53.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 24 | 0.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 322 | 3.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 830 | 9.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,888 | 32.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,410 | 38.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,050 | 68.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 5,501 | 62.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 14 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 535 | 6.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78616 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 32 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 8 | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 180 | 6.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 250 | 9.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 504 | 19.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 498 | 19.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 271 | 10.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 413 | 15.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 125 | 4.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 309 | 11.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78616 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,840 | 72.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 638 | 16.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 30 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 208 | 5.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 52.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78616 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 22 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,224 | 31.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 276 | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 49 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 252 | 6.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 372 | 9.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 25 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 63 | 1.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 379 | 9.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 653 | 16.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 287 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 31 | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 284 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78616 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (78616 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 5,740 | 65.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,968 | 45.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,348 | 26.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,081 | 34.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78616 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,083 | 80.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 770 | 29.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 525 | 20.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 92 | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 16 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 220 | 8.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78616 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,225 | 42.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,623 | 55.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 62 | 2.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78616 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 59 | 2.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 577 | 19.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 764 | 26.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 438 | 15.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 520 | 17.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 211 | 7.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 43 | 1.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 38 | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 44 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 216 | 7.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78616 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 116 | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 135 | 4.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 482 | 16.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,414 | 48.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 674 | 23.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 89 | 3.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78616 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 37 | 1.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 555 | 21.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,948 | 75.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 18 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 32 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78616 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 52 | 2.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 682 | 26.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 873 | 33.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 983 | 38.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78616 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 239 | 11.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 297 | 13.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 289 | 13.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 527 | 24.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 342 | 16.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 389 | 18.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 39 | 1.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 8 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78616 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,754 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $484 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,127 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.28 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.97 | 2.38 |
Households (78616 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,590 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,452 | 56.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 770 | 29.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 406 | 15.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 467 | 18.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,273 | 49.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 718 | 27.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.41 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.83 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78616 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,720 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,416 | 38.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,659 | 44.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 170 | 4.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 385 | 10.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 921 | 24.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78616 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,530 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 55 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 203 | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,375 | 54.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 540 | 21.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 357 | 14.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78616 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,280 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 424 | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,821 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,008 | 11.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 138 | 13.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 398 | 39.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 472 | 46.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78616 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,307 | 94.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 404 | 4.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 94 | 23.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 263 | 65.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 72 | 17.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 47 | 11.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78616 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 6,892 | 78.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 265 | 3.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,929 | 727.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,929 | 727.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,929 | 727.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 84 | 31.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 20 | 7.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,816 | 685.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78616 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,386 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 4,396 | 52.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,990 | 47.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,892 | 46.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 98 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78616 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,590 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,183 | 84.3% | 89.4% |
Dale, TX78616