ZIP Code 78879 Demographics & Data

Rio Frio, TX (ZIP Code 78879) Profile

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Demographics Data and Important Statistics About 78879

The U.S. ZIP Code 78879 is associated with Rio Frio, TX in Real County. An estimated 47.2% of residents in the 78879 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 57.8 years. The current population estimate for this region is 89.

Population in 78879

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 78879 is 89.

Rio Frio, TX

The 78879 ZIP Code is associated with Rio Frio, TX in Real County.

Area Codes associated with 78879

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 78879 include 830.

Sunrise / Sunset in 78879

Sunrise: 7:04 am
Sunset: 8:24 pm
Sunrise in 78879 7:04 am
Sunrise in 78879 8:24 pm

Weather forecast for 78879

Overnight's forecast for 78879: Clear, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 78879

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 78879 Good

Internet in 78879

An estimated 100.0% of households in ZIP Code 78879 have a computer, while about 100.0% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 78879

In ZIP Code 78879, the gender split is approximately 5.6% male and an estimated 94.4% female.

Health Insurance in 78879

Approximately 22.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 78879 (Rio Frio, TX) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 78879

Regarding household income, approximately 50.0% of the population in 78879 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 20.0% earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year, and 0.0% of 78879 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 78879. 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 78879

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 0.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 15.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 0.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 0.0%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 0.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 50.0%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 15.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 0.0%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 20.0%
$200,000 or more per year 0.0%

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 78879

Residents of ZIP Code 78879 are older than average. The median age of 57.8 years in ZIP Code 78879 is approximately 51.71% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 100.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 47.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 24.7% of the population in 78879 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 16.9% are aged 60 to 64 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 78879 residents are aged 35 to 44 years.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 78879. 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 78879

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 0.0%
5 to 9 years 0.0%
10 to 14 years 0.0%
15 to 19 years 0.0%
20 to 24 years 15.7%
25 to 34 years 0.0%
35 to 44 years 0.0%
45 to 54 years 24.7%
55 to 59 years 12.4%
60 to 64 years 16.9%
65 to 74 years 16.9%
75 to 84 years 6.7%
85 years and over 6.7%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 78879 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 78879. 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 78879

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 78879 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78879 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 77.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 78879 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 78879

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 77.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 78879. 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 78879. 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 78879

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Education levels in ZIP Code 78879

In ZIP Code 78879, 100.0% of the population graduated high school, while 48.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 0.0% in this Real County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 78879

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 0.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 0.0%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 0.0%
Some college, no degree 41.3%
Associate's degree 10.7%
Bachelor's degree 48.0%
Graduate or professional degree 0.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 78879. 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 78879

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78879, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 78879 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78879 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (0.0%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 78879. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 78879

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%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 78879

In ZIP Code 78879, 100.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% 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 Real County region.

Language Spoken in 78879

Language Spoken Percent
English only 100.0%
Spanish 0.0%
Other Indo-European languages 0.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 78879. 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 78879

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78879, an estimated 29.6% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 28.3% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Real County region.

Age of Housing in 78879

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.2%
Built between 2000 and 2009 28.3%
Built between 1990 and 1999 29.6%
Built between 1980 and 1989 11.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 14.5%
Built between 1960 and 1969 0.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 6.9%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.0%
Built in 1939 or earlier 6.6%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 78879. 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 78879 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78879 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.46 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 32.52% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 17.15% 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 78879. This visualizes electricity rates in 78879 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 78879

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 78879 10.66¢/kWh 9.2¢/kWh 7.41¢/kWh
Texas 15.49¢/kWh 8.9¢/kWh 6.63¢/kWh
United States 17.47¢/kWh 12.96¢/kWh 8.3¢/kWh

Solar Power in 78879

Month ZIP Code 78879 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 5.05 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.85 3 6.31
Mar 5.4 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.41 5.13 7.3
May 5.39 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.49 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.77 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.15 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.84 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.58 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.05 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.59 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 78879. This visualizes solar power levels in 78879 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 78879

In 78879, 64.0% 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 37.5 minutes. Approximately 40.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78879 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 26.3% work in information. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 78879 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 78879. 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 78879

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.0%
Construction 0.0%
Manufacturing 0.0%
Wholesale trade 0.0%
Retail trade 0.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 19.3%
Information 26.3%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 0.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 0.0%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 14.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 40.4%
Other services, except public administration 0.0%
Public administration 0.0%

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.