The U.S. ZIP Code 78827 is associated with Asherton, TX in Dimmit County. An estimated 22.7% of residents in the 78827 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 44.0 years. It is estimated that about 14.2% of residents in this Texas region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $16,684. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $29,545, and approximately 19% of the population lives below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 1,173.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 78827 is $29,545, while the region's mean household income is $46,648. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $16,684. The per capita income in ZIP Code 78827 of $16,684 is approximately 46.66% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 18.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately96.84% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.5% of the population in 78827 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.2% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.8% of 78827 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 9.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 15.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 18.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 3.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 78827 are older than average. The median age of 44.0 years in ZIP Code 78827 is approximately 15.49% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.9% of the population in 78827 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 14.8% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.6% of 78827 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 12.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 7.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 17.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 3.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 14.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.3% |
| 85 years and over | 0.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78827 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 53.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 78827 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 53.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 78827, 75.8% of the population graduated high school, while 14.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 18.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 32.0% in this Dimmit County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 18.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 32.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.9% |
| Associate's degree | 10.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 7.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78827, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 82.9% of 78827 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78827 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.3%), followed by Some other race (2.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 2.5% |
In ZIP Code 78827, 28.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 71.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% 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 Dimmit County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 28.1% |
| Spanish | 71.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78827, an estimated 28.5% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 23.8% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Dimmit County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 14.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 28.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 23.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 5.7% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78827 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.64 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 36.89% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 14.42% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 78827 | 10.98¢/kWh | 8.16¢/kWh | 5.57¢/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 78827 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.3 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.76 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.69 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.75 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.49 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.73 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.86 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.32 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.94 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.95 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.22 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.66 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 78827, 52.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 30.5 minutes. Approximately 52.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78827 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.3% work in transportation and warehousing, and utilities. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 78827 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 6.1% |
| Construction | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 0.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.0% |
| Retail trade | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 13.3% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 1.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 52.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.3% |
| Public administration | 12.8% |