| City: | Benavides, Texas |
| County: | Duval County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:48:39 AM |
| Population: | 1,420 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 361 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 27.5977, -98.4082 |
| Land Area: | 242.688 sq mi |
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Benavides sits in southern Duval County, Texas, serving 1,420 residents across 173 square miles of rural territory. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the entire service area. The Benavides post office maintains 601 PO Boxes for 586 local households, plus residents from surrounding ranch land who travel here for mail access.
Mail arrives by rural carrier routes, not city delivery. Two rural routes cover the territory, serving scattered homes, ranches, and the small town center. Street names like Santa Rosa de Lima, Palacios, and Cenizo preserve the area's Hispanic heritage, while highways 359 and 339 connect Benavides to larger towns.
With a median age of 46.7 years and median household income of $44,750, Benavides has an older, working-class character. Transportation and warehousing employ 336 local workers (the largest sector), likely tied to the region's oil and gas infrastructure. Another 62 people work from home, making up 26% of the workforce. That's well above the national average and suggests remote work opportunities have reached even small Texas towns.
Ownership is strong here. Of 586 occupied homes, 450 are owner-occupied (77%). Median home values sit at $86,700, affordable by Texas standards. The housing stock is old, with 674 units built before 1939. That's 87% of all homes, pointing to a community that developed during the early ranching era and hasn't seen much new construction since.
Street names preserve Hispanic heritage (Santa Rosa de Lima, Palacios, Cenizo) while highways 359 and 339 provide regional connections.
ZIP Code 78341 has 1,420 residents and 586 households (average 2.42 persons per household). The median age is 46.7 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.6% male and 51.4% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (94.2%) and White (48.8%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 94.2%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,420Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,550Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 5.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $45,259Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 586Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $76,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.42Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.22Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 2,537 | 2,711 | 2,568 | 2,365 | 2,255 | 2,345 | 2,100 | 2,107 | 1,844 | 2,318 | 1,365 | 1,508 | 1,518 | 1,550 |
| Decennial Census | 1,760 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,420 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46.7
Male Median Age: 46.1
Female Median Age: 47.7
| 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 | 28 | 35 | 33 | 59 | 37 | 41 | 30 | 36 | 40 | 45 | 34 | 49 | 66 | 50 | 41 | 27 | 25 | 14 |
| Female | 43 | 34 | 39 | 46 | 41 | 37 | 39 | 24 | 37 | 43 | 38 | 63 | 54 | 41 | 49 | 43 | 29 | 30 |
| Total | 71 | 69 | 72 | 105 | 78 | 78 | 69 | 60 | 77 | 88 | 72 | 112 | 120 | 91 | 90 | 70 | 54 | 44 |
| White: | 693 | 31.29% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.05% |
| Hispanic:* | 1,337 | 60.36% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.14% |
| American Indian: | 8 | 0.36% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 173 | 7.81% |
| Total: | 2,215 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 690 | 48.59% | 46.1 years |
| Females: | 730 | 51.41% | 47.7 years |
| Total: | 1,420 | 100% | 46.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,519 | 98.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 9 | 0.58% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 22 | 2.00% |
| Total Population: | 1,550 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,519 | 98.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 31 | 2.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $45,259, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $8,955 (24.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,304. Family households earn a median of $61,912 versus $14,767 for nonfamily households (a difference of $47,145). By gender, male median income is $30,000 and female is $36,510, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $6,510 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 49.5%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (26.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $36,304 | $36,512 | $41,644 | $32,898 | $31,615 | $30,699 | $32,143 | $32,614 | $42,955 | $54,674 | $50,272 | $55,469 | $44,750 | $45,259 |
| Median Family Income | $40,208 | $41,017 | $42,051 | $39,479 | $39,464 | $38,578 | $41,375 | $47,303 | $54,397 | $73,478 | $62,266 | $66,419 | $65,000 | $61,912 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $9,583 | $9,911 | $21,563 | $19,667 | $18,162 | $14,539 | $13,816 | $13,493 | $13,430 | $12,500 | $15,385 | $13,438 | $18,125 | $14,767 |
| Median Male Income | $37,353 | $38,333 | $38,137 | $40,357 | $0 | $33,750 | $40,108 | $43,378 | $39,866 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $30,000 |
| Median Female Income | $26,250 | $23,080 | $24,906 | $23,661 | $0 | $26,480 | $32,813 | $25,551 | $30,682 | $30,962 | $37,702 | $20,677 | $35,337 | $36,510 |
| Employed: | 625 | 48.75% |
| Unemployed: | 9 | 0.70% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 648 | 50.55% |
| Total: | 1,282 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 164 | 26.24% |
| Service: | 145 | 23.20% |
| Sales and Office: | 114 | 18.24% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 84 | 13.44% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 118 | 18.88% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 625 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $76,100, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $38,800 (104.02%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $26,600. The median gross rent is $867, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $225 (35.05%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $330. Of occupied housing, owners make up 54.87% (12.36% with a mortgage, 87.64% free-and-clear) and renters 45.13% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 32.18%, which is much 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 | $37,300 | $39,500 | $45,900 | $48,800 | $40,500 | $41,100 | $43,200 | $41,400 | $49,500 | $62,800 | $66,000 | $84,600 | $86,700 | $76,100 |
| Less than $500: | 15 | 7.04% |
| $500 to $999: | 93 | 43.66% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 16 | 7.51% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 89 | 41.78% |
| Total: | 213 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $642 | $708 | $761 | $734 | $723 | $608 | $498 | $477 | $537 | $765 | $840 | $850 | $917 | $867 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 32 | 6.78% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 227 | 48.09% |
| Renter Occupied: | 213 | 45.13% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 472 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 472 | 67.82% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 224 | 32.18% |
| Total Housing Units: | 696 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 573 | 82.33% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 27 | 3.88% |
| Other Units: | 96 | 13.79% |
| Total Housing Units: | 696 | 100% |
In 2024, 10.80% 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 79.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 11.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 13.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 2.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.30 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (33.03%). College enrollment is 33.03%, 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: | 150 | 13.70% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 75 | 6.85% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 434 | 39.63% |
| Some college, no degree: | 315 | 28.77% |
| Associate's degree: | 3 | 0.27% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 59 | 5.39% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 59 | 5.39% |
| Total: | 1,095 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 870 | 79.45% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 118 | 10.78% |
| Private Insurance: | 930 | 52.57% |
| Public Insurance: | 662 | 37.42% |
| No Insurance: | 177 | 10.01% |
| Total: | 1,769 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,592 | 89.99% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 18.7% | 14.5% | 16.7% | 19.5% | 15.6% | 16.1% | 21.0% | 19.8% | 17.6% | 11.6% | 17.6% | 16.9% | 16.3% | 13.7% |
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: | 61 | 27.98% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 24 | 11.01% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 61 | 27.98% |
| College or graduate school: | 72 | 33.03% |
| Total: | 218 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 61 | 27.98% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 146 | 66.97% |
ZIP Code 78341 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 23 business establishments, employing about 697 people with an annual payroll of $14,483,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 630Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 23Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $3,736,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $14,483,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 697Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 78341 is located in Duval County, Texas, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Texas's 15th and 28th Congressional Districts. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 78341. It covers 242.688 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.034 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: | 242.688 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.034 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 15,28Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7804.07, 9378.53 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4807528Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Benavides city; TexasSource: Census |
ZIP Code 78341 is in the Benavides Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 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.