ZIP Code 78390 Demographics & Data

Taft, TX (ZIP Code 78390) Profile

Texas

Comprehensive Demographics Data and Statistics About 78390

The U.S. ZIP Code 78390 is associated with Taft, TX in San Patricio County. Approximately 20% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $40,298. It is estimated that about 7.6% of residents in this Texas region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $22,337. The median age in ZIP Code 78390 is approximately 36.0 years, with 18.2% of residents aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate for this region is 5,059.

Population in 78390

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 78390 is 5,059.

Taft, TX

The 78390 ZIP Code is associated with Taft, TX in San Patricio County.

Area Codes associated with 78390

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 78390 include 361.

Sunrise / Sunset in 78390

Sunrise: 7:16 am
Sunset: 7:29 pm
Sunrise in 78390 7:16 am
Sunrise in 78390 7:29 pm

Weather forecast for 78390

Tonight's forecast for 78390: Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Heat index values as high as 106. Southeast wind 2 to 10 mph.

Current air quality in 78390

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 78390 Good

Internet in 78390

An estimated 71.6% of households in ZIP Code 78390 have a computer, while about 53.5% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 78390

Females comprise about 50.3% of the overall population in ZIP Code 78390, while males account for approximately 49.7%.

Health Insurance in 78390

Approximately 35.9% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 78390 (Taft, TX) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 78390

The median household income in ZIP Code 78390 is $40,298, while the region's mean household income is $60,180. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $22,337. The per capita income in ZIP Code 78390 of $22,337 is approximately 28.58% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 19.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately107.37% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.0% of the population in 78390 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 14.1% earn less than $10,000 per year, and 2.4% of 78390 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 78390. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 78390

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 14.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 5.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 18.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 9.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 11.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 13.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 9.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 3.3%
$200,000 or more per year 2.4%

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 78390

Residents of ZIP Code 78390 are younger than average. The median age of 36.0 years in ZIP Code 78390 is approximately 5.51% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.9% of the population in 78390 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.1% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.7% of 78390 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 78390. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 78390

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.7%
5 to 9 years 6.3%
10 to 14 years 8.2%
15 to 19 years 7.1%
20 to 24 years 6.8%
25 to 34 years 13.9%
35 to 44 years 9.8%
45 to 54 years 12.1%
55 to 59 years 9.1%
60 to 64 years 3.6%
65 to 74 years 7.9%
75 to 84 years 5.8%
85 years and over 2.7%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 78390 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 78390. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 78390

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 78390 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78390 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 64.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 78390 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 78390

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 64.1%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 78390. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 78390. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 78390

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Education levels in ZIP Code 78390

In ZIP Code 78390, 71.4% of the population graduated high school, while 7.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 14.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 31.9% in this San Patricio County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 78390

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 14.7%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 13.9%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 31.9%
Some college, no degree 25.3%
Associate's degree 6.6%
Bachelor's degree 6.5%
Graduate or professional degree 1.1%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 78390. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 78390

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78390, 96.3% is one race, while 3.7% are two or more races. Approximately 79.2% of 78390 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78390 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (95.8%), followed by Some other race (3.7%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 78390. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 78390

Industry Percent
White 95.8%
Black or African American 3.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.1%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.4%
Some other race 3.7%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 78390

In ZIP Code 78390, 52.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 46.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this San Patricio County region.

Language Spoken in 78390

Language Spoken Percent
English only 52.5%
Spanish 46.7%
Other Indo-European languages 0.6%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.2%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 78390. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 78390

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78390, an estimated 26.8% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 21.2% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this San Patricio County region.

Age of Housing in 78390

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.4%
Built between 2000 and 2009 7.1%
Built between 1990 and 1999 9.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 4.8%
Built between 1970 and 1979 26.8%
Built between 1960 and 1969 17.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 21.2%
Built between 1940 and 1949 4.7%
Built in 1939 or earlier 7.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 78390. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Utilities in ZIP Code 78390 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78390 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.51 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 33.74% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 16.39% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 78390. This visualizes electricity rates in 78390 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 78390

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 78390 10.98¢/kWh 8.16¢/kWh 5.57¢/kWh
Texas 14.47¢/kWh 9.11¢/kWh 6.2¢/kWh
United States 16.41¢/kWh 13.1¢/kWh 8.44¢/kWh

Solar Power in 78390

Month ZIP Code 78390 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.75 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.09 3 6.31
Mar 5.52 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.56 5.13 7.3
May 5.66 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.67 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.68 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.05 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.9 5.15 7.02
Oct 6.17 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.5 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.62 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 78390. This visualizes solar power levels in 78390 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 78390

In 78390, 53.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 22.9 minutes. Approximately 25.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78390 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.0% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 78390 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 78390. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 78390

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 7.0%
Construction 11.0%
Manufacturing 9.0%
Wholesale trade 5.0%
Retail trade 9.9%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.9%
Information 0.4%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.8%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 6.6%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 25.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.8%
Other services, except public administration 1.7%
Public administration 3.8%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 78390 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 78390, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 78390 in the past 12 months. Debt collection received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this San Patricio County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 78390. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 78390

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 4
Debt collection 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 78390

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 3
Incorrect information on your report 1
Written notification about debt 1
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 78390. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.