| City: | Banquete, Texas |
| County: | Nueces County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:48:37 AM |
| Population: | 625 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 361 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 27.8142, -97.8033 |
| Land Area: | 1.433 sq mi |
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The numbers tell the story of rural consolidation. With 625 residents spread across this unincorporated area, Banquete functions as a postal hub for the ranchlands and small settlements nearby. Two rural carrier routes extend from this location, delivering to County Road 38 and Elia Street. But most of the service happens inside the post office itself, where boxes serve families from a radius that extends beyond what the ZIP code boundaries suggest.
This is South Texas ranch country, about 20 miles northwest of Corpus Christi. The median age is 39.4 years, and nearly 40% of residents identify as Hispanic. The community has 240 total housing units, though only 207 are occupied year-round. It's not a border town in the strict sense, but it carries that regional character. Median household income in the broader area is $108,636, reflecting the agricultural economy and proximity to Corpus Christi's job market.
The post office on Elia Street serves as more than a mail facility. In places without home delivery, these buildings become community anchors. People drive in from ranches and rural properties, sometimes traveling several miles. They pick up packages, mail parcels, and run into neighbors. The 1.68 adoption rate isn't about preference. It's about geography. When you live where carrier routes can't economically reach, a PO Box isn't optional. For Banquete and the surrounding area, this small-town post office provides the only reliable mail service available.
With only two streets recorded in the ZIP+4 database, Banquete shows the sparse infrastructure typical of unincorporated rural Texas communities. County Road 38 represents the rural road network connecting ranches and properties, while Elia Street hosts the post office itself. The named building 'Postmaster' confirms the central role of the postal facility in this community.
ZIP Code 78339 has 625 residents and 207 households (average 3.02 persons per household). The median age is 39.4 years, older than the state (35.6) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.6% male and 54.4% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (93.9%) and White (39.0%, much lower than the state average of 50.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 93.9%, 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: | 625Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 465Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 436.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $94,444Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 207Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.02Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.10Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 840 | 792 | 732 | 809 | 641 | 533 | 433 | 330 | 317 | 476 | 348 | 316 | 362 | 465 |
| Decennial Census | 632 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 625 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39.4
Male Median Age: 35.6
Female Median Age: 44
| 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 | 12 | 20 | 14 | 12 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 17 | 23 | 9 | 18 | 15 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Female | 13 | 18 | 30 | 23 | 15 | 18 | 25 | 18 | 15 | 38 | 28 | 14 | 25 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 16 | 5 |
| Total | 25 | 38 | 44 | 35 | 45 | 44 | 51 | 35 | 38 | 47 | 46 | 29 | 47 | 32 | 27 | 17 | 20 | 5 |
| White: | 244 | 25.28% |
| Black: | 5 | 0.52% |
| Hispanic:* | 587 | 60.83% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.10% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 126 | 13.06% |
| Total: | 965 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 285 | 45.60% | 35.6 years |
| Females: | 340 | 54.40% | 44.0 years |
| Total: | 625 | 100% | 39.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 465 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 465 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 465 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $94,444, which is markedly greater than the national median ($78,538), is up $59,618 (171.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $94,444. Family households earn a median of $92,694 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $92,694). 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 75.0%, which is far greater 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 Management (35.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $34,826 | $35,878 | $36,553 | $46,583 | $36,989 | $39,688 | $62,917 | $51,776 | $0 | $54,038 | $0 | $0 | $108,636 | $94,444 |
| Median Family Income | $34,942 | $35,957 | $35,947 | $40,417 | $37,443 | $45,625 | $65,833 | $78,583 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $92,694 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $9,750 | $9,803 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $30,486 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $23,929 | $24,688 | $31,250 | $41,071 | $0 | $47,708 | $49,598 | $52,083 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $19,679 | $19,647 | $30,288 | $30,288 | $0 | $32,303 | $31,905 | $47,115 | $49,375 | $36,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 309 | 75.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 103 | 25.00% |
| Total: | 412 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 109 | 35.28% |
| Service: | 28 | 9.06% |
| Sales and Office: | 109 | 35.28% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 63 | 20.39% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 309 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $33,200 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $65,400. 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 37.67% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 62.33% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 33.64%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $33,200 | $33,300 | $32,900 | $32,200 | $34,500 | $56,900 | $0 | $64,100 | $65,400 | $68,900 | $65,200 | $69,400 | $70,800 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 63 | 69.23% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 28 | 30.77% |
| $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: | 91 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $751 | $761 | $784 | $777 | $788 | $827 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 55 | 37.67% |
| Renter Occupied: | 91 | 62.33% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 146 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 146 | 66.36% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 74 | 33.64% |
| Total Housing Units: | 220 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 122 | 55.45% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 98 | 44.55% |
| Total Housing Units: | 220 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 66.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 22.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 44.10%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 12.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 17.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.10 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (56.60%). 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: | 47 | 11.41% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 93 | 22.57% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 87 | 21.12% |
| Some college, no degree: | 55 | 13.35% |
| Associate's degree: | 130 | 31.55% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 412 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 272 | 66.02% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 205 | 44.09% |
| Public Insurance: | 156 | 33.55% |
| No Insurance: | 104 | 22.37% |
| Total: | 465 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 361 | 77.63% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 9.0% | 16.7% | 20.0% | 19.3% | 20.5% | 23.5% | 18.9% | 32.6% | 32.9% | 35.6% | 45.8% | 65.3% | 26.8% | 12.0% |
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: | 23 | 43.40% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 30 | 56.60% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 53 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 23 | 43.40% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 30 | 56.60% |
ZIP Code 78339 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 76 people with an annual payroll of $5,712,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 359Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 10Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,533,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $5,712,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 76Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 78339 is located in Nueces County, Texas, within the Corpus Christi, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 18580) and Texas's 27th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 428,185 people, about 0.15% of whom live in ZIP Code 78339. It covers 1.433 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.005 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Corpus Christi, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 18580Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 428,185Source: Census |
| MSA: | Corpus Christi, TX MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.433 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.005 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 27Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 9128.25 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4805576Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Banquete CDP; TexasSource: Census |
ZIP Code 78339 is in the Banquete Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 4 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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.