78830 ZIP Code – Big Wells, Texas
78830 is a ZIP code serving Big Wells, Texas in Dimmit County with a population of approximately 479 residents. The median household income of $32,188 is well below the Texas average and well below the national average. At $71,300, median home values run well below the national average, with 75.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $760 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 73% single-family (decreasing).
Unemployment stands at 14.8%, which is well above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 43.9% is well above the U.S. average. An estimated 9.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 39.3, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 78827, 78836, 78839.
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ZIP 78830 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78830 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 479 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $32k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $71k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $760 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.3 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 14.8% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 43.9% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 9.2% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78827 – Asherton
- 78836 – Catarina
- 78839 – Crystal City
- 78017 – Dilley
- 78834 – Carrizo Springs
- 78014 – Cotulla
- 78001 – Artesia Wells
- 78829 – Batesville
- 78061 – Pearsall
- 78872 – La Pryor
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78827 | ASHERTON | 742 | $28,438 |
| 78836 | CATARINA | 65 | $67,396 |
| 78839 | CRYSTAL CITY | 7,415 | $57,083 |
| 78017 | DILLEY | 5,471 | $72,188 |
| 78834 | CARRIZO SPRINGS | 7,386 | $26,508 |