ZIP Code 78841 in Del Rio, TX

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Del Rio, Texas
County:Val Verde County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:52:20 AM
Population:1 [See All]
Area Code:830
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:29.3627, -100.8967
Land Area:38.984 sq mi
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78841 Del Rio, TX - Downtown Post Office

ZIP Code 78841, Del Rio

Retirement Unique ZIP
LocationVal Verde County, TX
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Population1
HouseholdsN/A
PO Boxes617
Median Age67.5 years (Senior)
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 78840
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box facility ZIP with 617 boxes, not a residential neighborhood.
  • The ZIP has point-only geometry and sits inside ZIP 78840, which serves the broader Del Rio community.
  • Del Rio is a Texas border city located across the Rio Grande from Ciudad Acuna, Mexico.
  • Street delivery exists in Del Rio through neighboring ZIPs, making PO Boxes a convenience option rather than a requirement.
  • The post office supports 118 business delivery points and 11 establishments with 170 employees.
  • Box holders can use PO Box Street Addressing (200 E Broadway St Unit #) to receive packages from all carriers.

A Postal Facility, Not a Neighborhood

ZIP 78841 is a PO Box-only postal facility in Del Rio, Texas, located on the US-Mexico border in Val Verde County. This isn't a residential area. It's a post office building at 200 E Broadway St that houses 617 PO Boxes for local residents and businesses.

Point ZIP Within Del Rio

The ZIP has MultiPoint geometry, meaning it covers only the post office location rather than a broader territory. It sits inside ZIP 78840, which serves the surrounding Del Rio community. People who rent boxes at this post office can use either the traditional PO Box format or the street-style address with their box number as a unit.

Border City Context

Del Rio is a border city across from Ciudad Acuna, Mexico. While the census shows just one person residing within this ZIP's technical boundary, the post office serves a much larger population. The 617 boxes support 118 business delivery points and 11 local establishments employing 170 workers.

Delivery Options

Street delivery is available in the broader community through neighboring ZIP codes, so these PO Boxes exist as a convenience rather than a necessity. The city carrier route handling street-addressed mail at this facility uses PO Box Street Addressing (PBSA), which allows box holders to receive packages from carriers that don't deliver to PO Boxes.

Street Name Patterns

Post Office Address Pbsa Enabled

The only street is the post office's physical address on Broadway, used for PO Box Street Addressing.

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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 78841 has 1 residents and 0 households. The median age is 67.5 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 0.0% male and 100.0% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (100.0%, much higher than the state average of 50.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.0%, much lower than the state average of 12.2% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the state average (39.3%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:1Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:0Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:0.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:0Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:0.00Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:0.00Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--00000000000000
Decennial Census0------------------1--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 67.5

Male Median Age: 0

Female Median Age: 67.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male000000000000000000
Female000000000000010000
Total000000000000010000
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1100.00%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*00%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:1100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:00%0.0 years
Females:1100.00%67.5 years
Total:1100%67.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00%
Total Population:0100%
Total Native Population:00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 78841 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 12 business establishments, employing about 158 people with an annual payroll of $5,626,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:5,303Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:12Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,362,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$5,626,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:158Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 78841 is located in Val Verde County, Texas, within the Del Rio, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19620) and Texas's 23rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 48,879 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 78841. It covers 38.984 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.011 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Del Rio, TXSource: Census
CBSA Number:19620Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:48,879Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:38.984 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.011 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:23Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:58059.18 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4819792Source: Census
Place Name:Del Rio city; TexasSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


78842 | | 78840

Schools in ZIP Code 78841


We could not locate which school district 78841 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Juvenile Detention Center Griner St
Del Rio, TX 78842
District: San Felipe-Del Rio Consolidated Independent School DistrictNearby
Garfield El 300 W Martin
Del Rio, TX 78840
District: San Felipe-Del Rio Consolidated Independent School DistrictNearby
Blended Academy 305 Las Vacas
Del Rio, TX 78840
District: San Felipe-Del Rio Consolidated Independent School DistrictNearby
Lamar El 301 Waters Ave
Del Rio, TX 78840
District: San Felipe-Del Rio Consolidated Independent School DistrictNearby
San Felipe Memorial Middle 1207 W Garza
Del Rio, TX 78840
District: San Felipe-Del Rio Consolidated Independent School DistrictNearby
Sacred Heart Catholic School 209 E Greenwood St
Del Rio, TX 78840
District: Private SchoolNearby
St James Episcopal School Del Rio 206 W Greenwood St
Del Rio, TX 78840
District: Private SchoolNearby
Bible Way Christian Academy 409 E Cortinas St
Del Rio, TX 78840
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 78841


Nuvani Institute-Del Rio 801 S Main
Del Rio, TX 78840-5865
Type: Post Secondary
Nuvani Institute 272 Commerical St
Eagle Pass, TX 78852-4859
Type: Post Secondary
Nuvani Institute-Uvalde 122 West North Street
Uvalde, TX 78801-5242
Type: Post Secondary
Southwest Texas Junior College 2401 Garner Field Rd
Uvalde, TX 78801-6297
Type: Post Secondary
Bk Cosmo College Of Cosmetology 320 W. Water Street Suite E
Kerrville, TX 78028-4312
Type: Post Secondary
Schreiner University 2100 Memorial Blvd
Kerrville, TX 78028-5697
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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