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Driscoll, TX
City in Nueces County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78351.
Population
511
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
439
ZIP codes
1
Driscoll and its ZIP codes
Driscoll at a glance
- Driscoll is about 3.8 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $39,035, 50% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $100,900 (64% below Texas) and median rent is $1,102 a month.
Local data for Driscoll, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Driscoll, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,035
Poverty rate
41.5%
Median home value
$100,900
Median rent
$1,102/mo
Homeownership
42.2%
Bachelor's or higher
4.5%
Median age
24.5
Average commute
29.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (478), German Americans (22), Irish Americans (11).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nueces County. PPP loans are for Driscoll.
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
$2.3B
FY 2026, $6,449 per person
PPP loans
$190K
6 loans, 20 jobs reported
How people get to work
Driscoll, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone50.8%
- Carpooled18.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked20.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Driscoll, 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° / 45°F
28.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Driscoll, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
19.1%
U.S. 12.1% +7.0 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
32.0%
U.S. 11.1% +20.9 pts
ZIP codes in Driscoll
1 in or overlapping Driscoll. Population shown
Cities near Driscoll
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| La Paloma-Lost CreekCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 8.4 |
| PetronilaCity | 6 mi | 1.8 |
| Spring GardensCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1 |
| Tierra VerdeCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 2 |
| BishopCity | 6.9 mi | 2.4 |
| BanqueteCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 2.3 |
| RobstownCity | 9.6 mi | 13 |
| North San PedroCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Tierra GrandeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.7 |
| Rancho BanqueteCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| Agua DulceCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| KingsvilleCity | 14 mi | 13.9 |
| RicardoCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.5 |
| Corpus ChristiCity | 19 mi | 166.4 |
| Sandy Hollow-EscondidasCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 7.9 |
| AlfredCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Driscoll, TX in?
- Driscoll is in Nueces County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Driscoll, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Driscoll include 78351.
- What is the population of Driscoll, TX?
- About 511 people live in Driscoll, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Driscoll?
- Nearby places include La Paloma-Lost Creek (2.6 mi), Petronila (6 mi), Spring Gardens (6 mi), Tierra Verde (6.3 mi), Bishop (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023