The U.S. ZIP Code 78837 is associated with Comstock, TX in Val Verde County. An estimated 20.0% of residents in the 78837 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 53.8 years. The current population estimate for this region is 230.
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Regarding household income, approximately 26.9% of the population in 78837 earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, while an estimated 22.6% earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year, and 0.0% of 78837 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 22.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 26.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 4.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 21.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 78837 are older than average. The median age of 53.8 years in ZIP Code 78837 is approximately 41.21% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.0% of the population in 78837 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 16.1% are aged 55 to 59 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 78837 residents are aged 65 to 74 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 1.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 7.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 2.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 17.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 16.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 12.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 0.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 10.9% |
| 85 years and over | 9.1% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 78837 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 43.5% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 78837 is high blood pressure, as approximately 41.5% of adults 18 and older in this Val Verde County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 31.1% |
| High blood pressure | 41.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.9% |
| Current asthma | 10.0% |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.9% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 17.0% |
| High cholesterol | 43.5% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78837 is cholesterol screening, as an estimated 86.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 80.8% of those 18 and above in 78837 list taking medicine for high blood pressure control, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 78837 include obesity (38.9% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (33.1% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 78.5% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 80.8% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 73.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.5% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 51.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.7% |
| Current smoking | 19.3% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 31.8% |
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 33.1% |
In ZIP Code 78837, 60.7% of the population graduated high school, while 13.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 32.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 26.0% in this Val Verde County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 32.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 26.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.4% |
| Associate's degree | 0.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78837, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 54.8% of 78837 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78837 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (0.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 78837, 64.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 36.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Val Verde County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 64.0% |
| Spanish | 36.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78837, an estimated 17.6% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 15.7% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Val Verde County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 17.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 15.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 15.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 11.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 10.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78837 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.06 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 47.09% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 8.04% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 78837 | 13.65¢/kWh | 11.1¢/kWh | 8.28¢/kWh |
| Texas | 14.31¢/kWh | 8.67¢/kWh | 5.97¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 78837 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.6 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 6.28 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.49 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.35 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.78 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.04 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.07 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.34 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.58 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.12 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.81 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.25 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 78837, 55.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 35.5 minutes. Approximately 46.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78837 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 24.1% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 78837 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 14.8% |
| Construction | 0.0% |
| Manufacturing | 0.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 0.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 0.0% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 46.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 24.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.0% |
| Public administration | 6.5% |