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ZIP Code 78870
Knippa, TX, Uvalde County
Population
1,070
Land area
131.7sq mi
People per sq mi
8
City
Knippa
ZIP 78870 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 78870 at a glance
- ZIP 78870 (Knippa) is 93% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,167, 31% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $128,600 (55% below Texas) and median rent is $836 a month.
Local data for ZIP 78870
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 78870, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,167
Poverty rate
22.3%
Median home value
$128,600
Median rent
$836/mo
Homeownership
78.0%
Bachelor's or higher
23.3%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
25.0 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
15
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
110
$4.95M annual payroll
PPP loans
$882K
45 loans
Campaign donations
$730
51% D, 0% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 78870, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
497
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
214
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 39°F
24.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 78870, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
17.4%
U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.7%
U.S. 11.1% +9.6 pts
Cities in ZIP 78870
ZIP codes near 78870
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 78881Sabinal | 9.3 mi | 261.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 78870?
- ZIP code 78870 is in Knippa, TX (Uvalde County).
- What county is ZIP code 78870 in?
- ZIP code 78870 is mostly in Uvalde County, Texas.
- How many people live in ZIP code 78870?
- About 1,070 people live in the 78870 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.