78839 ZIP Code – Crystal City, Texas
ZIP code 78839 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Crystal City, Texas, within Zavala County with a population of approximately 7,415 residents. At $57,083, the median household income here runs below the Texas average and below the U.S. average. Median home values of $79,700 are well below the national average, with 68.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $816 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 63% single-family (decreasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.
At 8.3%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. An estimated 36.7% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. About 9.0% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. At 33.5, the median age is below the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 78834, 78872, 78829.
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ZIP 78839 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78839 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,415 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $57k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $79k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $816 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 33.5 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.3% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 36.7% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 9.0% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78834 – Carrizo Springs
- 78872 – La Pryor
- 78829 – Batesville
- 78827 – Asherton
- 78830 – Big Wells
- 78836 – Catarina
- 78802 – Uvalde
- 78017 – Dilley
- 78852 – Eagle Pass
- 78860 – El Indio
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78834 | CARRIZO SPRINGS | 7,386 | $26,508 |
| 78872 | LA PRYOR | 1,161 | $38,063 |
| 78829 | BATESVILLE | 1,124 | $35,132 |
| 78827 | ASHERTON | 742 | $28,438 |
| 78830 | BIG WELLS | 479 | $32,188 |