ZIP code 78870
Where is ZIP code 78870?
Knippa, Texas
Uvalde County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78870 belongs to Knippa, Texas in Uvalde County. 78870 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 1,070 people live in the 78870 area, where the median household income is $54,167. The closest ZIP codes are 78802 (Uvalde, 9.8 mi southwest), 78881 (Sabinal, 9.9 mi east) and 78801 (Uvalde, 10.7 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 78870 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Knippa |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Uvalde County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 830 |
| Coordinates | 29.2911, -99.6372 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 788 |
Population and income in 78870
| Population | 1,070 · lower than 75% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 8 · lower than 83% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.6 years · higher than 62% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $54,167 · lower than 79% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $29,024 |
| Below the poverty line | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 23% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $128,600 · lower than 79% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $836 a month |
| Housing units | 368 |
| Households | 328 (3.26 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 78% / 22% |
| Land area | 131.67 sq mi (plus 0.89 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78870. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78870
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78802 | Uvalde, TX | 9.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 78881 | Sabinal, TX | 9.9 mi E | Standard |
| 78801 | Uvalde, TX | 10.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 78838 | Concan, TX | 14.8 mi N | Standard |
| 78850 | D Hanis, TX | 21.6 mi E | Standard |
| 78884 | Utopia, TX | 21.7 mi N | Standard |
| 78829 | Batesville, TX | 25.1 mi S | Standard |
| 78879 | Rio Frio, TX | 25.2 mi N | Standard |
| 78872 | La Pryor, TX | 26.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 78861 | Hondo, TX | 30.1 mi E | Standard |
| 78886 | Yancey, TX | 31.6 mi E | Standard |
| 78885 | Vanderpool, TX | 31.8 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78870 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78870
123 MAIN ST
KNIPPA TX 78870
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78870-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78870?
- 78870 is a Knippa, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78870 in?
- ZIP code 78870 is in Uvalde County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78870 in?
- 78870 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78870?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78870 use area code 830.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78870?
- About 1,070 people live in ZIP code 78870, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78870?
- The median household income in 78870 is $54,167 a year, lower than 79% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78870?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78870 are 78802 (Uvalde, 9.8 miles), 78881 (Sabinal, 9.9 miles), 78801 (Uvalde, 10.7 miles) and 78838 (Concan, 14.8 miles).