🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

78839

Crystal City

ZIP Code 78839 is a standard zip code serving Crystal City, Crystal City, Texas (TX), in Zavala County, United States. It has an estimated population of 8,578 with a median household income of $25,560. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Texas (TX)
County: Zavala
City: Crystal City
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 28.687000
Longitude: -99.826400

Geographic Details

Land Area: 359.34 mi²
Water Area: 1.92 mi²
Population Density: 24.0 people per mi² (25th percentile)
Bounding Box: 28.891086°N, 28.550767°S, -99.535447°E, -100.114338°W

With 8,578 residents spread across 359.34 square miles, this area has a population density of 24.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

8,578

Population

65th percentile

$25,560

Median Income

$38,800

Median Home Value

359.34 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 78839 is $25,560, and the median home value is $38,800.

Housing

3,011

Total Units

2,594

Occupied Units

86.2%

Occupancy Rate

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