ZIP code 78343
Where is ZIP code 78343?
Bishop, Texas
Nueces County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78343 belongs to Bishop, Texas in Nueces County. 78343 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 361. About 4,345 people live in the 78343 area, where the median household income is $65,467. The closest ZIP codes are 78351 (Driscoll, 6.3 mi north), 78364 (Kingsville, 6.7 mi southwest) and 78363 (Kingsville, 12 mi south).
| ZIP code | 78343 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Bishop |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Nueces County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 361 |
| Coordinates | 27.5886, -97.783 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 783 |
Population and income in 78343
| Population | 4,345 · lower than 55% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 30 · lower than 63% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.5 years · higher than 61% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $65,467 · lower than 57% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,645 |
| Below the poverty line | 19% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $112,200 · lower than 85% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $924 a month |
| Housing units | 1,917 |
| Households | 1,528 (2.84 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 83% / 17% |
| Land area | 142.9 sq mi (plus 0.44 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78343. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78343
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78351 | Driscoll, TX | 6.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 78364 | Kingsville, TX | 6.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 78363 | Kingsville, TX | 12 mi S | Standard |
| 78339 | Banquete, TX | 15 mi N | PO Box only |
| 78380 | Robstown, TX | 15.4 mi N | Standard |
| 78330 | Agua Dulce, TX | 15.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 78472 | Corpus Christi, TX | 16.3 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 78379 | Riviera, TX | 18.4 mi S | Standard |
| 78342 | Ben Bolt, TX | 18.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 78347 | Chapman Ranch, TX | 19.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 78406 | Corpus Christi, TX | 20.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 78333 | Alice, TX | 20.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78343 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78343
123 MAIN ST
BISHOP TX 78343
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Palo Alto: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78343-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78343?
- 78343 is a Bishop, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78343 in?
- ZIP code 78343 is in Nueces County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78343 in?
- 78343 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78343?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78343 use area code 361.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78343?
- About 4,345 people live in ZIP code 78343, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78343?
- The median household income in 78343 is $65,467 a year, lower than 57% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78343?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78343 are 78351 (Driscoll, 6.3 miles), 78364 (Kingsville, 6.7 miles), 78363 (Kingsville, 12 miles) and 78339 (Banquete, 15 miles).