| City: | El Indio, Texas |
| County: | Maverick County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:27:25 PM |
| Population: | 237 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 830 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 28.5330, -100.3425 |
| Land Area: | 239.276 sq mi |
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El Indio sits in the vast borderlands of Maverick County, Texas, where 321 square miles of ranch country stretch between the Rio Grande and the nearest towns. The 237 residents here live in one of the most remote corners of Texas. This is a PO Box Only Zone, and there's no alternative mail delivery across the entire territory.
The El Indio post office maintains 100 PO Boxes for 67 households, a 1.49x adoption rate that shows service extending beyond the small town center. People from surrounding ranches, farms, and unincorporated areas drive to El Indio to collect mail because it's the only option for miles. Rural carriers serve some addresses along FM 1021 and other ranch roads, but most residents rely on PO Boxes.
Street names tell the story of a bilingual borderland community. Calle Camacho, Calle Escuela, and Calle Ruidosa mix with Washington Street, Roosevelt Street, and Old Mines Road. The town sits along FM 1021, a farm-to-market road connecting scattered properties across this sparsely populated region.
With a median age of 32.8 years and an average of 3.5 people per household, El Indio has larger families typical of South Texas rural communities. The ZIP includes only 67 occupied homes spread across 321 square miles. That's one home for every 4.8 square miles of territory. Three small businesses employ four people locally.
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El Indio, TX 78860Rural route delivery is available for some ranch addresses along farm-to-market and county roads.
Street names mix Spanish (Calle Camacho, Calle Escuela) with English (Washington St, Old Mines Rd), connected by FM 1021 farm-to-market road.
ZIP Code 78860 has 237 residents and 67 households (average 3.54 persons per household). The median age is 32.8 years, slightly younger than the state (35.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.9% male and 48.1% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (92.4%) and White (32.1%, much lower than the state average of 50.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 92.4%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 237Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 0Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 67Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.54Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.68Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 113 | 158 | 293 | 235 | 239 | 162 | 122 | 23 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decennial Census | 229 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 237 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 32.8
Male Median Age: 35.8
Female Median Age: 31
| 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 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 4 |
| Female | 10 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 18 | 21 | 24 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 21 | 4 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 6 | 21 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 7 |
| White: | 76 | 21.97% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.29% |
| Hispanic:* | 219 | 63.29% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 6 | 1.73% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.29% |
| Other: | 43 | 12.43% |
| Total: | 346 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 123 | 51.90% | 35.8 years |
| Females: | 114 | 48.10% | 31.0 years |
| Total: | 237 | 100% | 32.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 0 | 0% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Population: | 0 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($76,292), is down $26,719 (100.0%) since 2011 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 well under the state female median ($49,838), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2023.
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $26,719 | $19,500 | $19,535 | $50,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $26,719 | $19,500 | $19,535 | $50,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $7,500 | $7,273 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($260,400), is down $46,900 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,339), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. The vacancy rate is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (9.62%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $46,900 | $63,200 | $60,400 | $59,000 | $56,000 | $53,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 115 | 100.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 115 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 71 | 61.74% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 44 | 0% |
| Total Housing Units: | 115 | 100% |
Insufficient data for educational attainment. Insufficient data for health insurance coverage. Insufficient data for poverty. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 38.3% | 23.7% | 20.8% | 9.2% | 11.3% | 17.6% | 44.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 78860 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 101Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 78860 is located in Maverick County, Texas, within the Eagle Pass, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 20580) and Texas's 23rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 57,770 people, about 0.41% of whom live in ZIP Code 78860. It covers 239.276 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.88 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Eagle Pass, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 20580Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 57,770Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 239.276 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 2.88 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: | 4823080Source: Census |
| Place Name: | El Indio CDP; TexasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 78860 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.
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.