78616 ZIP Code – Dale, Texas
78616 is a ZIP code serving Dale, Texas in Caldwell County with a population of approximately 8,821 residents. The median household income of $68,191 is near the Texas average and near the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $171,500, below the national average, with 79.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,127 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 47% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average. An estimated 14.6% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. An estimated 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. Residents have a median age of 32.2, below the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 78662, 78644, 78612.
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ZIP 78616 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78616 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,821 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $68k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $171k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,127 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 32.2 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.6% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.6% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.7% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78662 – Red Rock
- 78644 – Lockhart
- 78612 – Cedar Creek
- 78953 – Rosanky
- 78656 – Maxwell
- 78617 – Del Valle
- 78719 – Austin
- 78648 – Luling
- 78640 – Kyle
- 78622 – Fentress
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78662 | RED ROCK | 3,035 | $67,756 |
| 78644 | LOCKHART | 20,088 | $70,496 |
| 78612 | CEDAR CREEK | 19,354 | $81,275 |
| 78953 | ROSANKY | 1,145 | $84,802 |
| 78656 | MAXWELL | 2,631 | $56,923 |