78840 ZIP Code
Del Rio, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78840 |
| City/Town: | Del Rio |
| County: | Val Verde |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 47,030 |
| Median Household Income: | $57,201 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,728 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,293 |
| Median Home Value: | $138,600 |
| Land Area: | 1046.3 sq miles
2709.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 64.3 sq miles
166.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.7298, -100.9260 |
Population Information (78840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 47,030 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 24,157 | 51.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,873 | 48.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,756 | 8.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,534 | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,804 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,636 | 7.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,700 | 7.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,891 | 14.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,644 | 12.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,185 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,411 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,917 | 4.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,610 | 7.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,944 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 998 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $138,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $913 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,293 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,507 | 90.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,786 | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,880 | 65.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,627 | 34.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 28,600 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 4,625 | 16.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,979 | 10.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,860 | 27.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,983 | 17.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,391 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,466 | 12.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,296 | 8.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 73.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78840 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $57,201 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $71,388 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $66,809 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,728 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,671 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,637 | 96.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 691 | 3.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,564 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,747 | 64.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 5,233 | 26.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,530 | 7.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 127 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 33,945 | 72.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 538 | 1.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 192 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 310 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,192 | 8.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 7,848 | 16.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 11,436 | 24.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 39,187 | 83.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 36,212 | 77.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 142 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 88 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,745 | 5.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78840 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,053 | 6.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,281 | 7.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,362 | 8.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,733 | 10.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,940 | 11.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,976 | 18.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,770 | 10.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,879 | 17.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,071 | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 442 | 2.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78840 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,768 | 85.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,437 | 12.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 88 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 279 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 474 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 575 | 2.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78840 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 900 | 4.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,169 | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,303 | 6.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 310 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,401 | 7.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,777 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 162 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 690 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,046 | 5.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,058 | 25.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,746 | 8.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,229 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,846 | 14.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.2% | 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 (78840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,224 | 74.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,745 | 52.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,719 | 31.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 9,174 | 19.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78840 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,936 | 78.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,039 | 30.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,899 | 17.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,227 | 7.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 450 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,108 | 18.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78840 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,652 | 69.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 949 | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 603 | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,107 | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 377 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 48 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 934 | 5.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,623 | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78840 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 45 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,648 | 9.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,755 | 15.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,788 | 15.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,758 | 15.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,955 | 21.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,934 | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,178 | 6.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 454 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 778 | 4.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78840 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,077 | 5.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,193 | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,495 | 24.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,751 | 42.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,541 | 19.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 236 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78840 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,962 | 17.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 371 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 12,927 | 78.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 66 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 24 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 157 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78840 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 802 | 4.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,119 | 31.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,422 | 38.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,164 | 25.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78840 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,643 | 15.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,243 | 20.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,937 | 17.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,712 | 15.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,137 | 19.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 760 | 7.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 329 | 3.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 119 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78840 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,597 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $432 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $913 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.91 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.38 |
Households (78840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,507 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,414 | 51.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,717 | 22.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,086 | 18.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,515 | 27.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,923 | 41.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,304 | 32.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.76 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.32 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78840 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,528 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,669 | 30.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 10,058 | 54.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 830 | 4.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,479 | 8.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,328 | 23.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78840 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,261 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 618 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 719 | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,968 | 48.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,113 | 25.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,843 | 15.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 32,346 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,712 | 8.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 44,398 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,041 | 13.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 519 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,703 | 44.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,819 | 46.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78840 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 39,576 | 84.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,834 | 14.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,670 | 53.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,545 | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 940 | 13.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 619 | 9.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78840 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 36,994 | 78.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 874 | 1.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 10,036 | 1148.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 10,036 | 1148.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 10,036 | 1148.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 145 | 16.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 102 | 11.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 27 | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 9,579 | 1096.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78840 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 43,274 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,703 | 34.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 28,571 | 66.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 28,322 | 65.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 116 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 122 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 11 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78840 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,507 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,858 | 90.0% | 89.4% |
Del Rio, TX78840