The U.S. ZIP Code 78616 is associated with Dale, TX in Caldwell County. About 13.5% of residents in ZIP Code 78616 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 31.1 years. It is estimated that about 10.2% of residents in this Texas region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $22,515. The median household income is at $54,870, while an estimated 11% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 8,918.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 78616 is $54,870, while the region's mean household income is $71,956. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $22,515. The per capita income in ZIP Code 78616 of $22,515 is approximately 28.01% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 10.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately13.68% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.0% of the population in 78616 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.1% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 3.1% of 78616 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 23.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 78616 are younger than average. The median age of 31.1 years in ZIP Code 78616 is approximately 18.37% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 67.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 13.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.2% of the population in 78616 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.0% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.3% of 78616 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 8.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 9.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 3.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.7% |
| 85 years and over | 0.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78616 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 65.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 78616 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 65.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 78616, 69.3% of the population graduated high school, while 10.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 14.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 34.0% in this Caldwell County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 14.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 16.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 34.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.6% |
| Associate's degree | 5.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78616, 98.3% is one race, while 1.7% are two or more races. Approximately 63.6% of 78616 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78616 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (85.5%), followed by Some other race (10.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.6% |
| Some other race | 10.1% |
In ZIP Code 78616, 46.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 53.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Caldwell County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 46.6% |
| Spanish | 53.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78616, an estimated 26.3% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 23.2% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.9% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959 in this Caldwell County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 4.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 7.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 23.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 26.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 21.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 3.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78616 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.44 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 32.04% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 17.45% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 78616 | 10.92¢/kWh | 9.91¢/kWh | 6.94¢/kWh |
| Texas | 14.83¢/kWh | 9.14¢/kWh | 6.55¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 78616 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.09 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.42 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.2 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.47 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.48 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.69 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.81 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.08 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.9 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.93 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.04 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.19 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 78616, 62.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 42.8 minutes. Approximately 28.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78616 work in construction, while an estimated 11.7% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.4% of 78616 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.4% |
| Construction | 28.0% |
| Manufacturing | 7.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.4% |
| Retail trade | 10.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.0% |
| Information | 1.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 10.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 4.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.8% |
| Public administration | 8.4% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 78616, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 78616 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Caldwell County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 18 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 2 |
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 17 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 2 |
| Opening an account | 1 |
| Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes | 1 |