78872 ZIP Code, La Pryor, TX
78872 is a ZIP code in La Pryor, Texas in Zavala County. It covers 167 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 78839, 78802 and 78829. 1,287 people live here in 425 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (74%). Median household income is $39,659, well below the Texas median of $78,476; the median age is 27.1, younger than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: La Pryor, TX
- County: Zavala County
- Land area: 167 sq mi
- Population: 1,287
- Median household income: $39,659
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,287 |
| Households | 425 |
| Median household income | $39,659 |
| Income per person | $18,108 |
| Median age | 27.1 |
| Homeowners | 73.9% |
| Median home value | $78,500 |
| Median rent | $2,125 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 43 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 36.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.1% |
| Broadband internet | 76.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 58.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 16.2% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 28.9% |
| $25–35K | 0.9% |
| $35–50K | 10.6% |
| $50–75K | 19.3% |
| $75–100K | 16.5% |
| $100–150K | 7.5% |
| $150–200K | 0.0% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.4% |
| 10–19 | 20.1% |
| 20–24 | 10.4% |
| 25–34 | 16.0% |
| 35–44 | 9.2% |
| 45–54 | 11.3% |
| 55–64 | 6.9% |
| 65–74 | 8.5% |
| 75+ | 3.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 15.7% |
| Owned outright | 45.2% |
| Rented | 21.5% |
| Vacant | 17.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 63.8% |
| Townhome | 6.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 2.5% |
| Mobile / other | 27.7% |
Businesses in 78872
11 business establishments with 64 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 78839 — Crystal City city, TX (15.8 mi)
- 78802 (16.7 mi)
- 78829 — Batesville CDP, TX (18 mi)
- 78852 — Eagle Pass city, TX (21.1 mi)
Areas that include 78872
- La Pryor, TX ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Zavala County ZIP codes — 4 ZIP codes
- Texas ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 78872, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 78872 in?
- 78872 is a La Pryor, TX mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside La Pryor; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 78872 in?
- 78872 is in Zavala County.
- What is the population of 78872?
- About 1,287 people (±382), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,491.
- What is the median household income in 78872?
- $39,659 (±$28,558), compared with $78,476 for Texas as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 78872?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 78872 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 78872?
- The closest, measured center to center: 78839 (15.8 mi, Crystal City), 78802 (16.7 mi), 78829 (18 mi, Batesville) and 78852 (21.1 mi, Eagle Pass).
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