| City: | Armstrong, Texas |
| Names to Avoid: | Norias, Rudolph |
| County: | Kenedy County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:48:37 AM |
| Population: | 50 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 361 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 26.8528, -97.7139 |
| Land Area: | 51.69 sq mi |
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Armstrong sits in the remote grasslands of Kenedy County, Texas, covering 249 square miles of South Texas ranchland. Just 50 people live within this vast territory, making it one of the state's most sparsely populated areas. The Armstrong post office serves as a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery across the entire 249 square mile area.
This ZIP's history appears in its mailing aliases. RUDOLPH and NORIAS are recognized names but can't be used for mail, likely referencing historic ranches or settlements that once existed in this remote corner of South Texas. Today, Armstrong is the only valid mailing name.
The post office maintains just 4 PO Boxes for 19 households. Most residents receive mail by rural route on Gulf Wind Road, the single named street in the ZIP+4 records. With a median age of 39.5 and a population of 50, this is a working ranchland community where families are spread across vast distances.
Mail to Armstrong should use the 78338 ZIP code with ARMSTRONG, TX as the city line. The facility code is "N" (non-classified post office), and there's no city carrier delivery. Rural route service covers the limited residential addresses, while PO Boxes serve a small number of box holders.
Only one street appears in ZIP+4 records, indicating minimal address infrastructure in this remote ranchland area.
ZIP Code 78338 has 50 residents and 19 households (average 2.63 persons per household). The median age is 39.5 years, older than the state (35.6) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 42.0% male and 58.0% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (54.0%) and White (48.0%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 54.0%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 50Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 36Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 19Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.63Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.70Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 45 | 63 | 46 | 51 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| Decennial Census | 37 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 50 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39.5
Male Median Age: 41.5
Female Median Age: 27.5
| 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 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| White: | 24 | 39.34% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 27 | 44.26% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 10 | 16.39% |
| Total: | 61 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 21 | 42.00% | 41.5 years |
| Females: | 29 | 58.00% | 27.5 years |
| Total: | 50 | 100% | 39.5 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: | 36 | 0% |
| Total Population: | 36 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 36 | 0% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), 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 stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 36.8%, which is far less than 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 Service (100.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $50,833 | $53,333 | $53,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $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 | $0 | $0 | $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 |
| Employed: | 7 | 36.84% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 12 | 63.16% |
| Total: | 19 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 7 | 100.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 7 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), 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. 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 7 | 100.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 7 | 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 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 7 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 7 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 7 | 70.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 3 | 30.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 10 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 3 | 30.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 7 | 70.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 10 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 36.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). 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 (58.82%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 12 | 63.16% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 7 | 36.84% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 19 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 7 | 36.84% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Insurance: | 36 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 36 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 10 | 58.82% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 7 | 41.18% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 17 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 17 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 78338 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 42 people with an annual payroll of $3,158,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,721Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $707,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,158,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 42Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 78338 is located in Kenedy County, Texas, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Texas's 34th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 78338. It covers 51.69 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.014 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: | 51.69 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.014 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 34Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 8190.32 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 78338 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 February 1, 2026.