| City: | Driscoll, Texas |
| County: | Nueces County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:48:44 AM |
| Population: | 578 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 361 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 27.6868, -97.7427 |
| Land Area: | 0.943 sq mi |
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Driscoll's 276 PO Boxes serve a population of just 578 people living in 175 households. That's an adoption rate of 1.58 boxes per household. The numbers don't add up because they shouldn't. This is a border community 50 miles from Mexico, and post offices in South Texas often serve customers far beyond their immediate boundaries.
The ZIP code covers 3.6 square miles of Nueces County, but its postal reach extends considerably wider. Two rural carrier routes serve addresses outside town limits, while six separate PO Box ZIP+4 records track the sorting and delivery needs of box holders. That pattern is typical of communities where PO Boxes aren't just convenient but necessary for those living in areas without street delivery.
W Main and FM 665 are the only two streets with dedicated carrier routes. Those two roads account for all the street delivery addresses in the ZIP code. Everyone else uses a PO Box. The post office maintains more boxes than households because customers travel from surrounding areas where carrier delivery doesn't exist.
At 35.8 years, the median age here is younger than the Texas average. Of the 578 residents, 315 identify as White and 207 identify as other races. The population is 60% Hispanic, which shapes the cultural character of this Nueces County community. Median household income is $37,069, and the median home value stands at $98,800. These are working families, not retirees, and most work outside Driscoll itself.
With just two streets receiving carrier delivery, Driscoll has one of the most limited street networks in Texas. W Main represents the traditional town center, while FM 665 (Farm to Market Road 665) connects to the broader county road system. This minimal street infrastructure explains why PO Boxes serve as the primary mail delivery method for most residents and regional customers.
ZIP Code 78351 has 578 residents and 175 households (average 3.30 persons per household). The median age is 35.8 years, about the same as the state (35.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.5% male and 53.5% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (90.8%) and White (54.5%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 90.8%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 578Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 483Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 612.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $38,925Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 175Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $105,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.30Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.26Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 515 | 494 | 564 | 550 | 531 | 467 | 391 | 366 | 421 | 519 | 705 | 652 | 633 | 483 |
| Decennial Census | 621 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 578 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 35.8
Male Median Age: 39.8
Female Median Age: 30.8
| 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 | 7 | 22 | 24 | 17 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 12 | 28 | 21 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 5 |
| Female | 21 | 15 | 38 | 34 | 23 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 22 | 24 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 10 |
| Total | 28 | 37 | 62 | 51 | 43 | 35 | 27 | 34 | 34 | 52 | 30 | 25 | 19 | 30 | 22 | 24 | 10 | 15 |
| White: | 315 | 35.16% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.11% |
| Hispanic:* | 525 | 58.59% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.22% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.22% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 51 | 5.69% |
| Total: | 896 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 269 | 46.54% | 39.8 years |
| Females: | 309 | 53.46% | 30.8 years |
| Total: | 578 | 100% | 35.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 447 | 92.55% |
| 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: | 36 | 7.45% |
| Total Population: | 483 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 447 | 92.55% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 36 | 7.45% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $38,925, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $6,492 (14.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,987. Family households earn a median of $38,695 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $38,695). By gender, male median income is $51,964 and female is $31,184, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $20,780 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 69.2%, which is well 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 Service (44.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $45,417 | $46,193 | $36,985 | $36,850 | $35,600 | $35,227 | $31,875 | $30,156 | $35,938 | $31,113 | $33,098 | $35,697 | $37,069 | $38,925 |
| Median Family Income | $46,648 | $54,583 | $53,125 | $48,214 | $36,100 | $36,705 | $36,563 | $32,344 | $36,563 | $31,152 | $33,125 | $35,805 | $36,690 | $38,695 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $15,417 | $11,538 | $11,302 | $14,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $38,276 | $34,167 | $40,250 | $37,955 | $0 | $30,417 | $36,250 | $44,219 | $36,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $47,969 | $51,964 |
| Median Female Income | $26,607 | $21,786 | $21,058 | $21,964 | $0 | $14,886 | $25,500 | $0 | $24,688 | $26,462 | $26,522 | $0 | $28,664 | $31,184 |
| Employed: | 222 | 69.16% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 99 | 30.84% |
| Total: | 321 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 21 | 9.46% |
| Service: | 98 | 44.14% |
| Sales and Office: | 49 | 22.07% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 25 | 11.26% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 29 | 13.06% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 222 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $105,400, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $61,500 (140.09%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $75,000. The median gross rent is $1,102, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $545 (97.85%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $227. Of occupied housing, owners make up 35.04% (41.67% with a mortgage, 58.33% free-and-clear) and renters 64.96% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 22.60%, which is markedly above 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 | $43,900 | $45,000 | $46,000 | $44,700 | $35,400 | $38,600 | $33,100 | $33,800 | $30,400 | $0 | $67,500 | $86,300 | $98,800 | $105,400 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 14 | 15.73% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 75 | 84.27% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 89 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $557 | $607 | $631 | $588 | $625 | $1,063 | $1,063 | $838 | $875 | $938 | $936 | $1,082 | $1,073 | $1,102 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 20 | 14.60% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 28 | 20.44% |
| Renter Occupied: | 89 | 64.96% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 137 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 137 | 77.40% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 40 | 22.60% |
| Total Housing Units: | 177 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 127 | 71.75% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 50 | 28.25% |
| Total Housing Units: | 177 | 100% |
In 2024, 5.10% 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 74.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 8.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 34.20%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 67.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 26.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 5.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.70 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 elementary (72.77%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 36 | 16.74% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 18 | 8.37% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 139 | 64.65% |
| Some college, no degree: | 11 | 5.12% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 11 | 5.12% |
| Total: | 215 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 161 | 74.88% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 11 | 5.12% |
| Private Insurance: | 165 | 30.96% |
| Public Insurance: | 328 | 61.54% |
| No Insurance: | 40 | 7.50% |
| Total: | 533 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 493 | 92.50% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 15.0% | 9.3% | 13.8% | 13.4% | 22.3% | 19.1% | 23.2% | 26.8% | 26.7% | 18.4% | 30.5% | 30.2% | 20.0% | 26.3% |
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): | 147 | 72.77% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 55 | 27.23% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 202 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 202 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 78351 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 380 people with an annual payroll of $24,892,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 280Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 10Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $5,096,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $24,892,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 380Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 78351 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 0.13% of whom live in ZIP Code 78351. It covers 0.943 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 0.943 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 4821436Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Driscoll city; TexasSource: Census |
ZIP Code 78351 is in the Driscoll Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 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.