ZIP code 78342
Where is ZIP code 78342?
Ben Bolt, Texas
Jim Wells County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 78342 belongs to Ben Bolt, Texas in Jim Wells County. 78342 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Ben Bolt post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 361. About 399 people live in the 78342 area, where the median household income is $40,739. The closest ZIP codes are 78332 (Alice, 6.6 mi north), 78333 (Alice, 7.3 mi north) and 78384 (San Diego, 13.2 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 78342 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ben Bolt |
| Also accepted | Alice |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Jim Wells County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 361 |
| Coordinates | 27.6475, -98.0814 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 783 |
Population and income in 78342
| Population | 399 · lower than 85% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 227 · higher than 60% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 63.7 years · higher than 97% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $40,739 · lower than 94% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $19,976 |
| Below the poverty line | 19% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 9.2% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 173 |
| Households | 145 (2.75 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 62% / 38% |
| Land area | 1.76 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78342. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78342
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78332 | Alice, TX | 6.6 mi N | Standard |
| 78333 | Alice, TX | 7.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 78384 | San Diego, TX | 13.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 78330 | Agua Dulce, TX | 14.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 78364 | Kingsville, TX | 16.5 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 78343 | Bishop, TX | 18.7 mi E | Standard |
| 78351 | Driscoll, TX | 20.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 78375 | Premont, TX | 20.5 mi S | Standard |
| 78341 | Benavides, TX | 20.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 78339 | Banquete, TX | 20.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 78363 | Kingsville, TX | 21.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 78372 | Orange Grove, TX | 21.6 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78342 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78342
PO BOX 123
BEN BOLT TX 78342
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts ALICE as the city name for 78342. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78342-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78342?
- 78342 is a Ben Bolt, Texas ZIP code. Alice is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 78342 in?
- ZIP code 78342 is in Jim Wells County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78342 in?
- 78342 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78342?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78342 use area code 361.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78342?
- About 399 people live in ZIP code 78342, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78342?
- The median household income in 78342 is $40,739 a year, lower than 94% of Texas ZIP codes.
- Can I use 78342 for a street address?
- No. 78342 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Ben Bolt use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 78342?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78342 are 78332 (Alice, 6.6 miles), 78333 (Alice, 7.3 miles), 78384 (San Diego, 13.2 miles) and 78330 (Agua Dulce, 14.1 miles).