ZIP Code 78021 in Fowlerton, TX

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Fowlerton, Texas
Counties:La Salle County[Primary]
Mcmullen County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:46:25 AM
Population:160 [See All]
Area Code:830
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:28.5374, -98.8334
Land Area:295.188 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 78021 has 160 residents and 51 households (average 3.14 persons per household). The median age is 46.6 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 55.0% male and 45.0% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (71.9%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (41.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 41.9%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:160Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:165Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:138Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:0.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:51Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:3.14Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.94Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--41226826013516822634231827315866519165
Decennial Census126------------------160--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 46.6

Male Median Age: 41

Female Median Age: 57.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male454465675725795313
Female3585022033341155436
Total710129678781059181410749
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:11559.59%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*6734.72%
Asian:00%
American Indian:10.52%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:105.18%
Total:193100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:8855.00%41.0 years
Females:7245.00%57.5 years
Total:160100%46.6 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:165100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:165100%
Total Native Population:165100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $44,866 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 86.1%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (63.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$44,866$46,528$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Family Income$44,866$46,528$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$53,611$53,125$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:6886.08%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:1113.92%
Total:79100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:1826.47%
Service:710.29%
Sales and Office:4363.24%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:68100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $70,500 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$70,500$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00.00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):51100.00%
Renter Occupied:00.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:51100%

Occupied Housing Units:5192.73%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):47.27%
Total Housing Units:55100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:2647.27%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:2952.73%
Total Housing Units:55100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 41.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 93.30%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 6.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (80.56%). College enrollment is 19.44%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):78.86%
Some college, no degree:2531.65%
Associate's degree:1417.72%
Bachelor's degree:2936.71%
Graduate or professional degree:45.06%
Total:79100%
High school or higher:79100.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:3341.77%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:15493.33%
Public Insurance:116.67%
No Insurance:00.00%
Total:165100%
Has Health Insurance:165100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):5880.56%
High school (grades 9-12):00.00%
College or graduate school:1419.44%
Total:72100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):5880.56%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


Business demographic information for ZIP Code 78021 is not available at this time. USPS data shows 44 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:44Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:78Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:5Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 78021 is located in La Salle County, Texas, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Texas's 23rd and 28th Congressional Districts. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 78021. It covers 295.188 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.508 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:295.188 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:1.508 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:23,28Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:58059.18, 9378.53 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4827144Source: Census
Place Name:Fowlerton CDP; TexasSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


78022 | | 78019

Schools in ZIP Code 78021


We could not locate which school district 78021 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Mcmullen County School 901 River St
Tilden, TX 78072
District: McMullen County Independent School DistrictNearby
Dilley El 215 Harriman St
Dilley, TX 78017
District: Dilley Independent School DistrictNearby
Mary Harper Middle 240 W Fm 117
Dilley, TX 78017
District: Dilley Independent School DistrictNearby
Dilley H S 1 Grey Wolf Dr
Dilley, TX 78017
District: Dilley Independent School DistrictNearby
District Reassignment & Opportunity Center 1049 Couser Blvd
Charlotte, TX 78011
District: Charlotte Independent School DistrictNearby
Our Lady Of Grace Catholic School 626 Market St
Pleasanton, TX 78064
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Louis Catholic School 607 Madrid St
Castroville, TX 78009
District: Private SchoolNearby
Crossroads Christian Academy 5834 Ray Ellison Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78242
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 78021


Texas A&M University-San Antonio One University Way
San Antonio, TX 78224
Type: Post Secondary
Palo Alto College 1400 W Villaret Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78224-2499
Type: Post Secondary
Baptist University Of The Americas 2418 W. Ansley Blvd.
San Antonio, TX 78224-1443
Type: Post Secondary
The College Of Health Care Professions-South San Antonio 1964 Sw Military Drive
San Antonio, TX 78221-1474
Type: Post Secondary
Southern Careers Institute-San Antonio 238 Sw Military Drive, Suite 101
San Antonio, TX 78221
Type: Post Secondary
Milan Institute Of Cosmetology-San Antonio Military 605 Sw Military Drive
San Antonio, TX 78221
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov