ZIP code 78872
Where is ZIP code 78872?
La Pryor, Texas
Zavala County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 78872 belongs to La Pryor, Texas in Zavala County. 78872 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the La Pryor post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 830. About 1,287 people live in the 78872 area, where the median household income is $39,659. The closest ZIP codes are 78829 (Batesville, 14.5 mi east), 78839 (Crystal City, 18.1 mi south) and 78801 (Uvalde, 18.9 mi north).
| ZIP code | 78872 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | La Pryor |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Zavala County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 830 |
| Coordinates | 28.9488, -99.8507 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 788 |
Population and income in 78872
| Population | 1,287 · lower than 73% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 8 · lower than 83% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 27.1 years · lower than 95% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 60% / 40% |
| Median household income | $39,659 · lower than 95% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $18,108 |
| Below the poverty line | 23% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 14% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $78,500 · lower than 96% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $2,125 a month |
| Housing units | 516 |
| Households | 425 (3.03 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 74% / 26% |
| Land area | 167.06 sq mi (plus 0.61 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78872. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78872
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78829 | Batesville, TX | 14.5 mi E | Standard |
| 78839 | Crystal City, TX | 18.1 mi S | Standard |
| 78801 | Uvalde, TX | 18.9 mi N | Standard |
| 78802 | Uvalde, TX | 19.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 78870 | Knippa, TX | 26.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 78834 | Carrizo Springs, TX | 29.1 mi S | Standard |
| 78830 | Big Wells, TX | 31 mi SE | Standard |
| 78881 | Sabinal, TX | 34.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 78827 | Asherton, TX | 35.9 mi S | Standard |
| 78838 | Concan, TX | 38.7 mi N | Standard |
| 78860 | El Indio, TX | 41.1 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 78852 | Eagle Pass, TX | 41.8 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78872 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78872
PO BOX 123
LA PRYOR TX 78872
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78872-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78872?
- 78872 is a La Pryor, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78872 in?
- ZIP code 78872 is in Zavala County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78872 in?
- 78872 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78872?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78872 use area code 830.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78872?
- About 1,287 people live in ZIP code 78872, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78872?
- The median household income in 78872 is $39,659 a year, lower than 95% of Texas ZIP codes.
- Can I use 78872 for a street address?
- No. 78872 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in La Pryor use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 78872?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78872 are 78829 (Batesville, 14.5 miles), 78839 (Crystal City, 18.1 miles), 78801 (Uvalde, 18.9 miles) and 78802 (Uvalde, 19.5 miles).