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Sebastian, TX
Census-designated place in Willacy County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78594.
Population
1,021
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
612
ZIP codes
1
Sebastian and its ZIP codes
Sebastian at a glance
- Sebastian is about 5.3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $22,786, 71% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $35,900 (87% below Texas) and median rent is $326 a month.
Local data for Sebastian, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sebastian, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$22,786
Poverty rate
38.0%
Median home value
$35,900
Median rent
$326/mo
Homeownership
60.9%
Bachelor's or higher
1.7%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,021).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Willacy County. PPP loans are for Sebastian.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,004
4,249 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,182
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$115M
FY 2026, $5,705 per person
PPP loans
$291K
22 loans, 31 jobs reported
How people get to work
Sebastian, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.7%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home26.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sebastian, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
459
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
588
9.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 49°F
24.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sebastian, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
22.2%
U.S. 12.1% +10.1 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
39.4%
U.S. 11.1% +28.3 pts
ZIP codes in Sebastian
1 in or overlapping Sebastian. Population shown
Cities near Sebastian
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Zapata RanchCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 1.4 |
| YznagaCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 5.5 |
| LyfordCity | 4.9 mi | 1.8 |
| Tierra BonitaCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.9 |
| Santa RosaTown | 6.3 mi | 0.8 |
| CombesTown | 8 mi | 3.2 |
| PrimeraTown | 8.1 mi | 2.8 |
| La VillaCity | 8.8 mi | 0.6 |
| LasanaCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.8 |
| RaymondvilleCity | 8.8 mi | 4.1 |
| Laguna SecaCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 2.3 |
| Ranchette EstatesCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Palm ValleyCity | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| Los AngelesCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Las Palmas IICensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| RatamosaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sebastian, TX in?
- Sebastian is in Willacy County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Sebastian, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sebastian include 78594.
- What is the population of Sebastian, TX?
- About 1,021 people live in Sebastian, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sebastian?
- Nearby places include Zapata Ranch (1.8 mi), Yznaga (1.8 mi), Lyford (4.9 mi), Tierra Bonita (5.2 mi), Santa Rosa (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023