| City: | Pandora, Texas |
| County: | Wilson County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:47:19 AM |
| Population: | 77 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 830 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 29.2322, -97.8325 |
| Land Area: | 1.726 sq mi |
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The single street with carrier delivery is FM 1107, a farm-to-market road typical of unincorporated Texas communities. One rural route serves the area, covering roughly 1.7 square miles of land. The 77 residents live at a density that doesn't justify city-style carrier routes. Most addresses along FM 1107 likely use the boxes maintained at the post office rather than roadside delivery.
The demographics tell the story of rural South Texas. The population is 66% Hispanic, with a median age of 45.8 years. The 15 occupied housing units generate a household ratio of 5.1 people per unit, suggesting extended families or multi-generational households common in rural Hispanic communities. Median household income stands at $28,673, well below state averages.
The PO Box system here isn't about convenience. It's the practical solution for scattered ranch properties and homes along a rural highway corridor. The adoption rate exceeding local household count indicates neighboring properties without direct carrier service also use Pandora's post office. In places like this, the PO Box functions as the anchor for mail service across a wider service area than the ZIP boundary suggests.
Only FM 1107 appears in delivery records, a farm-to-market road typical of unincorporated rural Texas. The single street entry reflects the sparse development pattern of ranch country, where properties are scattered and street-based delivery is impractical for most addresses.
ZIP Code 78143 has 77 residents and 15 households (average 5.13 persons per household). The median age is 45.8 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 41.6% male and 58.4% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (66.2%, much higher than the state average of 50.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.6%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).
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| 2020 Population: | 77Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 0Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 44.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 15Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 5.13Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.41Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 49 | 80 | 243 | 538 | 470 | 411 | 516 | 249 | 226 | 199 | 219 | 191 | 177 | 0 |
| Decennial Census | 85 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 77 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 45.8
Male Median Age: 46
Female Median Age: 45.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Female | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| White: | 51 | 64.56% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 22 | 27.85% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 2.53% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 4 | 5.06% |
| Total: | 79 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 32 | 41.56% | 46.0 years |
| Females: | 45 | 58.44% | 45.8 years |
| Total: | 77 | 100% | 45.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 0 | 0% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Population: | 0 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $153,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $57,600 | $32,700 | $52,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $68,100 | $153,500 | $120,800 | $151,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 14 | 100.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 14 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 14 | 0% |
| Total Housing Units: | 14 | 100% |
ZIP Code 78143 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 18Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 78143 is located in Wilson County, Texas, within the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41700) and Texas's 15th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,142,508 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 78143. It covers 1.726 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.004 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | San Antonio-New Braunfels, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 41700Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 2,142,508Source: Census |
| MSA: | San Antonio, TX MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.726 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.004 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 15Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7804.07 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 78143 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.
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.