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Ricardo, TX

Census-designated place in Kleberg County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78363.

Population

1,132

Land area

4.5sq mi

People per sq mi

254

ZIP codes

1

Ricardo and its ZIP codes

Full map

Ricardo at a glance

  • Ricardo is about 2.2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $70,391, 10% below the Texas median of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $246,700 (13% below Texas).

Local data for Ricardo, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Ricardo, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$70,391

Poverty rate

40.1%

Median home value

$246,700

Homeownership

95.9%

Bachelor's or higher

28.1%

Median age

43.8

Average commute

24.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (856), German Americans (43), Irish Americans (32).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kleberg County. PPP loans are for Ricardo.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.0%

Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,478

12,194 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$50,745

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$206M

FY 2026, $6,629 per person

PPP loans

$33.1M

480 loans, 4,767 jobs reported

Kleberg County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Ricardo, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone80.6%
  • Carpooled2.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home16.7%

Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Ricardo, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

554

Countywide, mostly drought

Flood insurance policies

450

4.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

96° / 47°F

27.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Ricardo, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.7%

U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts

Diabetes

15.9%

U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts

Smoking

12.8%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

27.1%

U.S. 11.1% +16.0 pts

ZIP codes in Ricardo

1 in or overlapping Ricardo. Population shown

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Cities near Ricardo

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
KingsvilleCity5.8 mi13.9
RivieraCensus-designated place8.9 mi3.7
BishopCity12 mi2.4
SaritaCensus-designated place14 mi1.1
PremontCity18 mi1.7
DriscollCity18 mi1.2
FlowellaCensus-designated place19 mi1
Airport Road AdditionCensus-designated place21 mi2.1
La Paloma-Lost CreekCensus-designated place21 mi8.4
PetronilaCity21 mi1.8
FalfurriasCity23 mi2.9
Ben BoltCensus-designated place23 mi12.2
Cantu AdditionCensus-designated place24 mi0.3
Spring GardensCensus-designated place24 mi1
Tierra VerdeCensus-designated place25 mi2
Agua DulceCity25 mi0.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Ricardo, TX in?
Ricardo is in Kleberg County, Texas.
What ZIP codes are in Ricardo, TX?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Ricardo include 78363.
What is the population of Ricardo, TX?
About 1,132 people live in Ricardo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Ricardo?
Nearby places include Kingsville (5.8 mi), Riviera (8.9 mi), Bishop (12 mi), Sarita (14 mi), Premont (18 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023