The U.S. ZIP Code 78837 is associated with Comstock, TX in Val Verde County. An estimated 20.0% of residents in the 78837 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 53.8 years. The current population estimate for this region is 230.
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Regarding household income, approximately 26.9% of the population in 78837 earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, while an estimated 22.6% earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year, and 0.0% of 78837 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 22.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 26.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 4.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 21.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 78837 are older than average. The median age of 53.8 years in ZIP Code 78837 is approximately 41.21% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.0% of the population in 78837 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 16.1% are aged 55 to 59 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 78837 residents are aged 65 to 74 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 1.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 7.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 2.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 17.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 16.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 12.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 0.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 10.9% |
| 85 years and over | 9.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78837 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 80.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 78837 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 80.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 78837, 60.7% of the population graduated high school, while 13.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 32.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 26.0% in this Val Verde County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 32.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 26.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.4% |
| Associate's degree | 0.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78837, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 54.8% of 78837 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78837 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (0.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 78837, 64.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 36.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% 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 Val Verde County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 64.0% |
| Spanish | 36.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78837, an estimated 17.6% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 15.7% 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 Val Verde County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 17.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 15.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 15.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 11.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 10.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78837 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.06 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 47.09% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 8.04% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 78837 | 13.65¢/kWh | 11.1¢/kWh | 8.28¢/kWh |
| Texas | 14.89¢/kWh | 8.64¢/kWh | 6.03¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.44¢/kWh | 13.09¢/kWh | 8.23¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 78837 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.6 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 6.28 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.49 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.35 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.78 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.04 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.07 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.34 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.58 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.12 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.81 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.25 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 78837, 55.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 35.5 minutes. Approximately 46.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78837 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 24.1% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 78837 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 14.8% |
| Construction | 0.0% |
| Manufacturing | 0.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 0.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 0.0% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 46.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 24.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.0% |
| Public administration | 6.5% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 78837, credit card have received the most complaints in 78837 in the past 12 months. received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Val Verde County region was problem with a purchase shown on a statement.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit card | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Problem with a purchase shown on your statement | 1 |