| City: | Garciasville, Texas |
| County: | Starr County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:49:47 AM |
| Population: | 413 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 956 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 26.4312, -98.6438 |
| Land Area: | 1.88 sq mi |
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Garciasville sits along the Rio Grande in rural Starr County, operating as a binational postal gateway rather than a conventional town. The post office maintains 576 PO Boxes for just 122 local households. That's an adoption rate of 4.72—meaning nearly five boxes exist for every household in the ZIP code. This disparity doesn't reflect local preference. It shows the post office serves customers from surrounding areas who lack carrier delivery options.
This pattern is typical of Texas border communities. The 413 residents here are 57% Hispanic, and the post office functions as a lifeline for cross-border mail needs and rural communities without alternative delivery infrastructure. With only 0.11 square miles of land area, Garciasville itself is tiny. But its postal reach extends far beyond these boundaries.
Carrier delivery exists here, but it's entirely rural. The ZIP includes two distinct rural routes and one general delivery route, with no city carrier service. Street delivery points are minimal—just three street names appear in USPS records: FM 1430, Postage Due Street, and Auto Shop Drive. These routes cover scattered residences and the handful of businesses in the area, while the overwhelming majority of mail goes to PO Boxes.
The community has 10 businesses and just 3 establishments reported in 2003 census data, employing 82 people. Median household income is $11,114, well below state and national averages. Housing is modest—all 122 occupied units are owner-occupied, with a median home value that isn't reported due to the small sample size. Households average 3.4 people, consistent with extended family structures common in Hispanic border communities. This isn't a tourist destination or retirement enclave. It's a working agricultural community where the post office serves as critical infrastructure for mail delivery across a wide rural territory.
The three street names reflect minimal street delivery infrastructure. FM 1430 is a Farm-to-Market road serving rural areas. Postage Due Street and Auto Shop Drive appear to be informal or internal postal designations rather than traditional municipal streets, consistent with the ZIP's role as a regional PO Box hub with limited carrier delivery points.
ZIP Code 78547 has 413 residents and 122 households (average 3.39 persons per household). The median age is 24.2 years, significantly younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.8% male and 54.2% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (99.0%) and Other / Two or More Races (21.5%, much higher than the state average of 13.6% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 99.0%, 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%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 413Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 306Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 219.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 122Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.39Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.91Source: 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 257 | 358 | 398 | 306 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 413 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 24.2
Male Median Age: 23.8
Female Median Age: 24.7
| 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 | 17 | 3 | 28 | 28 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Female | 10 | 22 | 19 | 31 | 31 | 21 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 27 | 25 | 47 | 59 | 51 | 34 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 24 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| White: | 87 | 14.82% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 409 | 69.68% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.34% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 89 | 15.16% |
| Total: | 587 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 189 | 45.76% | 23.8 years |
| Females: | 224 | 54.24% | 24.7 years |
| Total: | 413 | 100% | 24.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 151 | 49.35% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 41 | 13.40% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 114 | 50.65% |
| Total Population: | 306 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 151 | 49.35% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 155 | 50.65% |
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 40.1%, 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 Natural resources (51.5%).
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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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,947 | $11,125 | $11,114 | $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 | $8,785 | $10,788 | $10,717 | $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: | 101 | 40.08% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 151 | 59.92% |
| Total: | 252 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 15 | 14.85% |
| Sales and Office: | 34 | 33.66% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 52 | 51.49% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 101 | 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. Of occupied housing, owners make up 69.09% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 30.91% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 34.91%, 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $59,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 34 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 34 | 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): | 76 | 69.09% |
| Renter Occupied: | 34 | 30.91% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 110 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 110 | 65.09% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 59 | 34.91% |
| Total Housing Units: | 169 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 169 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 169 | 100% |
In 2024, 31.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 31.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 36.90%, 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%). Public coverage is 63.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 70.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 42.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 42.90 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 (36.73%). 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: | 53 | 41.09% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 35 | 27.13% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 41 | 31.78% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 129 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 41 | 31.78% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 41 | 31.78% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 193 | 63.07% |
| No Insurance: | 113 | 36.93% |
| Total: | 306 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 193 | 63.07% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 100.0% | 48.4% | 42.9% | 70.0% |
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: | 17 | 34.69% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 18 | 36.73% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 14 | 28.57% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 49 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 17 | 34.69% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 49 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 78547 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 82 people with an annual payroll of $1,957,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 576Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $388,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,957,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 82Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 78547 is located in Starr County, Texas, within the Rio Grande City-Roma, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 40100) and Texas's 28th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 60,968 people, about 0.68% of whom live in ZIP Code 78547. It covers 1.88 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.007 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Rio Grande City-Roma, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 40100Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 60,968Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.88 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.007 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 28Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 9378.53 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4828152Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Garciasville CDP; TexasSource: Census |
ZIP Code 78547 is in the Rio Grande City Grulla 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.