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Banquete, TX
Census-designated place in Nueces County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78339.
Population
619
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
264
ZIP codes
1
Banquete and its ZIP codes
Banquete at a glance
- Banquete is about 2.3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $94,639 a year, 21% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
Local data for Banquete, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Banquete, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$94,639
Poverty rate
14.4%
Homeownership
53.8%
Bachelor's or higher
5.5%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
16.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (493), Puerto Ricans (37).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nueces County. PPP loans are for Banquete.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,366
165,925 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,091
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.28B
FY 2026, $6,449 per person
PPP loans
$256K
17 loans, 25 jobs reported
How people get to work
Banquete, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.4%
- Carpooled39.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 16.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Banquete, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,228
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
19,656
17.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 47°F
31.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Banquete, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.4%
U.S. 33.3% +11.1 pts
Diabetes
20.4%
U.S. 12.1% +8.3 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
34.7%
U.S. 11.1% +23.6 pts
ZIP codes in Banquete
1 in or overlapping Banquete. Population shown
Cities near Banquete
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rancho BanqueteCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 2.9 |
| Spring GardensCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1 |
| Tierra VerdeCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 2 |
| Agua DulceCity | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
| North San PedroCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.1 |
| La Paloma-Lost CreekCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 8.4 |
| RobstownCity | 8.5 mi | 13 |
| DriscollCity | 9.3 mi | 1.2 |
| Sandy Hollow-EscondidasCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.9 |
| San PatricioCity | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| AlfredCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| South La PalomaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| PetronilaCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| EdroyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| Orange GroveCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| BishopCity | 15 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Banquete, TX in?
- Banquete is in Nueces County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Banquete, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Banquete include 78339.
- What is the population of Banquete, TX?
- About 619 people live in Banquete, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Banquete?
- Nearby places include Rancho Banquete (3.1 mi), Spring Gardens (4.4 mi), Tierra Verde (5.7 mi), Agua Dulce (6.9 mi), North San Pedro (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023