ZIP code 78840
Where is ZIP code 78840?
Del Rio, Texas
Val Verde County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78840 belongs to Del Rio, Texas in Val Verde County. 78840 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 codes 325, 432 and 830. About 47,256 people live in the 78840 area, where the median household income is $66,084. The closest ZIP codes are 78842 (Del Rio, 2.5 mi west), 78847 (Del Rio, 3.3 mi south) and 78841 (Del Rio, 4.9 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 78840 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Del Rio |
| Also accepted | Laughlin AFB |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Val Verde County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 325, 432, 830 |
| Coordinates | 29.4102, -100.8932 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 788 |
Population and income in 78840
| Population | 47,256 · higher than 91% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 45 · lower than 58% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 32.4 years · lower than 84% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 49% |
| Median household income | $66,084 · lower than 57% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $28,592 |
| Below the poverty line | 17% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $164,600 · lower than 65% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $995 a month |
| Housing units | 18,575 |
| Households | 16,721 (2.74 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 69% / 31% |
| Land area | 1046.3 sq mi (plus 64.34 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78840. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78840
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78842 | Del Rio, TX | 2.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 78847 | Del Rio, TX | 3.3 mi S | Unique |
| 78841 | Del Rio, TX | 4.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 78843 | Laughlin AFB, TX | 7.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 78832 | Brackettville, TX | 29.6 mi E | Standard |
| 78837 | Comstock, TX | 32.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 78877 | Quemado, TX | 38.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 78871 | Langtry, TX | 48.6 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 78852 | Eagle Pass, TX | 54.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 78828 | Barksdale, TX | 55.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 78833 | Camp Wood, TX | 56.3 mi E | Standard |
| 78853 | Eagle Pass, TX | 56.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78840 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78840
123 MAIN ST
DEL RIO TX 78840
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts LAUGHLIN AFB as the city name for 78840. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78840-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Del Rio, TX
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78840?
- 78840 is a Del Rio, Texas ZIP code. Laughlin AFB is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 78840 in?
- ZIP code 78840 is in Val Verde County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78840 in?
- 78840 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78840?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78840 use area codes 325, 432 and 830.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78840?
- About 47,256 people live in ZIP code 78840, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78840?
- The median household income in 78840 is $66,084 a year, lower than 57% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78840?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78840 are 78842 (Del Rio, 2.5 miles), 78847 (Del Rio, 3.3 miles), 78841 (Del Rio, 4.9 miles) and 78843 (Laughlin AFB, 7.7 miles).