| City: | Fulton, Texas |
| Names to Avoid: | Fulton Beach |
| County: | Aransas County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:17:16 PM |
| Population: | 1,137 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 361 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 28.2466, -96.7984 |
| Land Area: | 0.827 sq mi |
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Fulton sits on the Texas Gulf Coast in Aransas County, a compact 0.28 square mile community where 1,137 residents live in 554 households. With a median age of 60.1 years, this is a retirement destination where older residents have settled along the shore. The community doesn't sprawl. Most addresses cluster on Cactus Street, which has 94 delivery records, many with unit designators indicating multi-unit residential buildings.
The Fulton post office maintains 1,094 PO Boxes for just 554 households, a ratio of nearly 2 to 1. This isn't typical even for small towns. The high adoption rate means the post office serves beyond the immediate residential population, likely including seasonal homeowners, boat owners, and residents from surrounding coastal areas. With 24% of housing units (207 of 860) used seasonally, many property owners keep boxes year-round while spending only part of the year at the coast. This is a PO Box Only Zone, so there's no alternative mail delivery option.
Despite the PO Box classification, Fulton has limited street delivery. Two city carrier routes and two rural routes cover 98 street addresses, creating a mixed delivery pattern. Most residents, however, rely on PO Boxes. The community has 39 business establishments employing 354 people, a significant employment base for such a small population, likely serving the broader coastal tourism and fishing economy.
Fulton isn't wealthy, but it's comfortable. Median household income stands at $75,694, and 82% of occupied homes are owner-occupied rather than rentals. About 35% of adults hold bachelor's degrees. Nearly everyone (98%) was born in the United States. The demographic profile fits a working-class to middle-class retirement community, not an exclusive resort. Housing stock is older, with 528 of the units built before 1939, giving Fulton the character of a long-established Texas coastal town.
The alias "Fulton Beach" appears in USPS records but isn't valid for mailing. Use "Fulton, TX 78358" for all mail. Most residents use PO Box addresses given the limited street delivery coverage.
Most delivery concentrates on Cactus Street with 94 addresses including multi-unit buildings, while Highway 35 and county roads serve outlying areas.
ZIP Code 78358 has 1,137 residents and 554 households (average 2.05 persons per household). The median age is 60.1 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.0% male and 52.0% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (77.3%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.2%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 1,137Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 633Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,374.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $75,694Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 554Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.05Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.80Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 609 | 652 | 608 | 567 | 569 | 570 | 682 | 561 | 653 | 599 | 987 | 832 | 633 |
| Decennial Census | 709 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,137 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 60.1
Male Median Age: 58.4
Female Median Age: 61.2
| 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 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 32 | 29 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 57 | 44 | 34 | 23 |
| Female | 5 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 22 | 25 | 20 | 33 | 44 | 62 | 62 | 76 | 74 | 51 | 29 | 15 |
| Total | 24 | 42 | 41 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 41 | 44 | 40 | 65 | 73 | 112 | 117 | 126 | 131 | 95 | 63 | 38 |
| White: | 879 | 73.74% |
| Black: | 9 | 0.76% |
| Hispanic:* | 173 | 14.51% |
| Asian: | 72 | 6.04% |
| American Indian: | 9 | 0.76% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 50 | 4.19% |
| Total: | 1,192 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 546 | 48.02% | 58.4 years |
| Females: | 591 | 51.98% | 61.2 years |
| Total: | 1,137 | 100% | 60.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 609 | 96.21% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 6 | 0.95% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 18 | 2.84% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 2.84% |
| Total Population: | 633 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 615 | 97.16% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 18 | 2.84% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $75,694, which is lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $46,944 (163.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $37,104. Family households earn a median of $80,972 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $80,972). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $39,007, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $39,007 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 19.0%, which is markedly below the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (33.6%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $28,750 | $40,625 | $40,750 | $44,141 | $42,500 | $38,750 | $37,933 | $32,031 | $38,590 | $45,897 | $45,114 | $45,859 | $75,694 |
| Median Family Income | $38,125 | $38,800 | $32,813 | $48,403 | $46,250 | $39,706 | $39,135 | $44,583 | $41,797 | $51,250 | $78,654 | $64,688 | $80,972 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $20,125 | $28,250 | $40,476 | $40,833 | $0 | $20,573 | $18,897 | $18,641 | $19,000 | $17,880 | $16,225 | $21,000 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $26,328 | $36,964 | $40,573 | $40,217 | $0 | $36,750 | $37,292 | $27,208 | $27,173 | $26,889 | $0 | $36,788 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $19,922 | $20,125 | $27,614 | $22,386 | $0 | $32,917 | $25,781 | $24,018 | $0 | $29,315 | $36,250 | $36,596 | $39,007 |
| Employed: | 119 | 19.01% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 507 | 80.99% |
| Total: | 626 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 7 | 5.88% |
| Service: | 34 | 28.57% |
| Sales and Office: | 32 | 26.89% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 6 | 5.04% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 40 | 33.61% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 119 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($260,400), is down $49,000 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $64,100. The median gross rent is $1,175, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $485 (70.29%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $131. Of occupied housing, owners make up 87.90% (36.09% with a mortgage, 63.91% free-and-clear) and renters 12.10% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 29.55%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (9.62%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $49,000 | $41,400 | $34,400 | $31,500 | $34,800 | $31,900 | $36,400 | $61,700 | $64,100 | $67,300 | $0 | $250,800 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 12 | 26.67% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 33 | 73.33% |
| $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: | 45 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $690 | $740 | $834 | $857 | $894 | $878 | $939 | $921 | $1,044 | $862 | $0 | $1,156 | $1,175 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 118 | 31.72% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 209 | 56.18% |
| Renter Occupied: | 45 | 12.10% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 372 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 372 | 70.45% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 156 | 29.55% |
| Total Housing Units: | 528 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 302 | 57.20% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 18 | 3.41% |
| Other Units: | 208 | 39.39% |
| Total Housing Units: | 528 | 100% |
In 2023, 35.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (33.10%). High school or higher is 97.40%, which is markedly above the state rate (85.70%). The uninsured rate is 6.30%, which is markedly below the state rate (17.40%). Public coverage is 72.80%, which is markedly above the state rate (28.90%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (10.50%), down 24.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.10 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (87.50%). College enrollment is 12.50%, 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 16 | 2.56% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 231 | 36.90% |
| Some college, no degree: | 99 | 15.81% |
| Associate's degree: | 59 | 9.42% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 113 | 18.05% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 108 | 17.25% |
| Total: | 626 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 610 | 97.44% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 221 | 35.30% |
| Private Insurance: | 412 | 45.13% |
| Public Insurance: | 461 | 50.49% |
| No Insurance: | 40 | 4.38% |
| Total: | 913 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 873 | 95.62% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 24.4% | 24.2% | 21.7% | 7.9% | 10.7% | 11.9% | 14.4% | 7.1% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 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): | 7 | 87.50% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 1 | 12.50% |
| Total: | 8 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 7 | 87.50% |
ZIP Code 78358 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 42 business establishments, employing about 371 people with an annual payroll of $12,839,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,174Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 42Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,752,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $12,839,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 371Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 78358 is located in Aransas 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 446,797 people, about 0.25% of whom live in ZIP Code 78358. It covers 0.827 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.004 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Corpus Christi, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 18580Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 446,797Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.827 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.004 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: | 4827888Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Fulton town; TexasSource: Census |
ZIP Code 78358 is in the Aransas County 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 January 1, 2026.