ZIP code 78830
Where is ZIP code 78830?
Big Wells, Texas
Dimmit County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78830 belongs to Big Wells, Texas in Dimmit County. 78830 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 830. About 597 people live in the 78830 area, where the median household income is $51,354. The closest ZIP codes are 78827 (Asherton, 13.8 mi southwest), 78836 (Catarina, 14.5 mi south) and 78839 (Crystal City, 17.1 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 78830 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Big Wells |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Dimmit County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 830 |
| Coordinates | 28.5693, -99.5781 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 788 |
Population and income in 78830
| Population | 597 · lower than 82% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 4 · lower than 90% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 35.5 years · lower than 67% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $51,354 · lower than 83% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $19,796 |
| Below the poverty line | 44% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 9.3% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $66,700 · lower than 97% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $631 a month |
| Housing units | 246 |
| Households | 165 (3.59 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 75% / 25% |
| Land area | 159.67 sq mi (plus 0.31 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78830. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78830
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78827 | Asherton, TX | 13.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 78836 | Catarina, TX | 14.5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 78839 | Crystal City, TX | 17.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 78834 | Carrizo Springs, TX | 17.6 mi W | Standard |
| 78014 | Cotulla, TX | 22.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 78829 | Batesville, TX | 24.9 mi N | Standard |
| 78017 | Dilley, TX | 25.6 mi E | Standard |
| 78001 | Artesia Wells, TX | 27.8 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 78872 | La Pryor, TX | 31 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 78061 | Pearsall, TX | 36.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 78019 | Encinal, TX | 38.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 78021 | Fowlerton, TX | 44.4 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78830 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78830
123 MAIN ST
BIG WELLS TX 78830
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78830-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78830?
- 78830 is a Big Wells, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78830 in?
- ZIP code 78830 is in Dimmit County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78830 in?
- 78830 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78830?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78830 use area code 830.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78830?
- About 597 people live in ZIP code 78830, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78830?
- The median household income in 78830 is $51,354 a year, lower than 83% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78830?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78830 are 78827 (Asherton, 13.8 miles), 78836 (Catarina, 14.5 miles), 78839 (Crystal City, 17.1 miles) and 78834 (Carrizo Springs, 17.6 miles).