| City: | La Pryor, Texas |
| County: | Zavala County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:27:30 PM |
| Population: | 1,491 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 830 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 28.9499, -99.9405 |
| Land Area: | 167.061 sq mi |
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La Pryor sits in rural Zavala County, Texas, about 45 miles southwest of Uvalde. This small community of 1,491 people spreads across 237 square miles of South Texas ranch country. It's a PO Box Only Zone, meaning PO Boxes aren't just convenient here. They're the only way to receive mail.
The La Pryor post office maintains 597 PO Boxes for 524 occupied homes. That's 114% adoption, which shows the post office serves not just the town itself but surrounding ranches and areas beyond the ZCTA boundary. With only two rural carrier routes covering the entire 237 square miles, most residents rely on PO Boxes rather than waiting for infrequent rural delivery.
This is working-class ranch country. Median household income sits at $42,270, and median home values are $96,900. The largest employment sector is transportation and warehousing (332 workers), likely connected to US Highway 57 and US Highway 83, which intersect near town. Street names in the ZIP+4 data include Farm-to-Market roads FM 1436 and FM 1986, plus named streets like Burton Avenue and David Street in the small town center.
With a median age of 36.1 years, La Pryor has a typical working-age population. The community includes 14 business establishments employing 56 people. Owner-occupied housing dominates, with 431 of 524 homes (82%) owned rather than rented.
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La Pryor, TX 78872Street names reflect rural South Texas character with Farm-to-Market roads and highways serving ranch country around a small town center.
ZIP Code 78872 has 1,491 residents and 524 households (average 2.85 persons per household). The median age is 36.1 years, about the same as the state (35.6) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.1% male and 51.9% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (86.5%) and White (38.3%, much lower than the state average of 50.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 86.5%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,491Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,166Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 8.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $42,270Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 524Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $96,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.85Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.31Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 2,184 | 2,072 | 2,079 | 2,140 | 2,069 | 1,939 | 1,724 | 1,647 | 1,608 | 1,376 | 1,014 | 1,161 | 1,166 |
| Decennial Census | 1,905 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,491 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 36.1
Male Median Age: 34.3
Female Median Age: 39.3
| 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 | 67 | 52 | 59 | 57 | 48 | 42 | 42 | 37 | 43 | 28 | 46 | 54 | 37 | 37 | 42 | 15 | 4 | 7 |
| Female | 42 | 53 | 59 | 62 | 39 | 42 | 51 | 41 | 43 | 55 | 52 | 40 | 36 | 53 | 43 | 25 | 20 | 18 |
| Total | 109 | 105 | 118 | 119 | 87 | 84 | 93 | 78 | 86 | 83 | 98 | 94 | 73 | 90 | 85 | 40 | 24 | 25 |
| White: | 571 | 27.40% |
| Black: | 12 | 0.58% |
| Hispanic:* | 1,290 | 61.90% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.10% |
| American Indian: | 10 | 0.48% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 199 | 9.55% |
| Total: | 2,084 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 717 | 48.09% | 34.3 years |
| Females: | 774 | 51.91% | 39.3 years |
| Total: | 1,491 | 100% | 36.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,083 | 92.88% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 38 | 3.26% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 45 | 7.12% |
| Total Population: | 1,166 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,083 | 92.88% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 83 | 7.12% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $42,270, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $14,429 (51.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,252. Family households earn a median of $67,533 versus $40,375 for nonfamily households (a difference of $27,158). By gender, male median income is $39,773 and female is $50,114, which is generally lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $10,341 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 57.0%, which is markedly below the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 7.9%, which is far worse than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Production (32.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $27,841 | $38,750 | $31,050 | $30,417 | $32,143 | $29,792 | $24,353 | $25,208 | $29,018 | $27,500 | $33,636 | $38,063 | $42,270 |
| Median Family Income | $32,188 | $42,014 | $40,809 | $40,417 | $38,295 | $41,250 | $36,818 | $36,379 | $35,954 | $38,125 | $41,250 | $49,286 | $67,533 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $9,476 | $9,042 | $9,375 | $10,385 | $15,046 | $16,833 | $18,517 | $19,561 | $21,136 | $22,500 | $25,987 | $26,693 | $40,375 |
| Median Male Income | $28,500 | $35,938 | $37,386 | $43,009 | $0 | $37,241 | $33,750 | $35,333 | $36,389 | $36,488 | $38,889 | $0 | $39,773 |
| Median Female Income | $28,846 | $35,208 | $38,056 | $31,417 | $0 | $28,389 | $27,609 | $27,632 | $30,705 | $28,889 | $26,591 | $0 | $50,114 |
| Employed: | 468 | 52.53% |
| Unemployed: | 40 | 4.49% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 383 | 42.99% |
| Total: | 891 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 107 | 22.86% |
| Service: | 55 | 11.75% |
| Sales and Office: | 97 | 20.73% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 59 | 12.61% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 150 | 32.05% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 468 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $96,900, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $61,700 (175.28%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $53,300. The median gross rent is $2,056, which is much higher than the state median ($1,339), is up $1,525 (287.19%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,467. Of occupied housing, owners make up 74.94% (22.08% with a mortgage, 77.92% free-and-clear) and renters 25.06% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 18.61%, which is much higher than 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 | $35,200 | $41,100 | $41,500 | $43,800 | $45,800 | $45,200 | $46,200 | $44,400 | $43,600 | $29,500 | $51,900 | $69,900 | $96,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 30 | 29.13% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 10 | 9.71% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 36 | 34.95% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 12 | 11.65% |
| No Rent: | 15 | 14.56% |
| Total: | 103 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $531 | $535 | $490 | $532 | $523 | $522 | $529 | $557 | $589 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,056 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 68 | 16.55% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 240 | 58.39% |
| Renter Occupied: | 103 | 25.06% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 411 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 411 | 81.39% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 94 | 18.61% |
| Total Housing Units: | 505 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 380 | 75.25% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 12 | 2.38% |
| Other Units: | 113 | 22.38% |
| Total Housing Units: | 505 | 100% |
In 2023, 12.20% 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 70.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 19.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 43.50%, which is markedly above the state rate (28.90%). The share of people in poverty is 24.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 9.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.70 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 college (41.64%). College enrollment is 41.64%, which is on par with the state rate (23.90%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 51 | 7.68% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 142 | 21.39% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 147 | 22.14% |
| Some college, no degree: | 178 | 26.81% |
| Associate's degree: | 65 | 9.79% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 64 | 9.64% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 17 | 2.56% |
| Total: | 664 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 471 | 70.93% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 81 | 12.20% |
| Private Insurance: | 627 | 46.14% |
| Public Insurance: | 507 | 37.31% |
| No Insurance: | 225 | 16.56% |
| Total: | 1,359 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,134 | 83.44% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 33.3% | 24.9% | 30.6% | 28.5% | 27.5% | 21.8% | 23.6% | 19.1% | 20.4% | 26.4% | 28.3% | 25.6% | 24.1% |
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: | 26 | 7.90% |
| Kindergarten: | 17 | 5.17% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 116 | 35.26% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 33 | 10.03% |
| College or graduate school: | 137 | 41.64% |
| Total: | 329 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 43 | 13.07% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 166 | 50.46% |
ZIP Code 78872 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 11 business establishments, employing about 64 people with an annual payroll of $1,294,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 573Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 11Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $289,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,294,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 64Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 78872 is located in Zavala County, Texas, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Texas's 23rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 78872. It covers 167.061 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.607 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 167.061 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.607 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: | 4841452Source: Census |
| Place Name: | La Pryor CDP; TexasSource: Census |
ZIP Code 78872 is in the La Pryor Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 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.