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ZIP Code 78383
Sandia, Texas

ZIP code 78383 is in Sandia, located in Jim Wells County, Texas, within the Alice metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 3,757. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $50,000, and about 8% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
3,757
Census ZCTA
County
Jim Wells
FIPS 48249
Median income (est.)
$50,000
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
152.955 mi²
+ 7.008 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CitySandia, TX
CountyJim Wells County (FIPS 48249)
StateTexas (FIPS 48)
Metro Area (MSA)Alice, TX Micro Area (10860)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates28.08816, -97.956245
Land / Water Area152.955 mi² land · 7.008 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 1,660 individual tax returns filed in 78383 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
30.7%
$25K–$50K
19.3%
$50K–$75K
13.9%
$75K–$100K
10.2%
$100K–$200K
18.1%
$200K+
7.8%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 44% of 78383's total adjusted gross income, from 8% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($50,000) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 78383's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$50,000
▲ 5.3%
Filers earning $200K+
7.8%
▲ 1.2 pt
Total filers
1,660
▼ 0.6%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/78383/soi?year=… $46K 2020 $48K 2021 $50K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 78383 ZCTA.

2000
3,075
 
2010
3,539
▲ +15.1%
2020
3,757
▲ +6.2%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number488015
City AliasesPernitas Point, Sandia

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78383 in?

ZIP code 78383 is in Jim Wells County, Texas (county FIPS code 48249).

What city is ZIP code 78383?

The primary USPS city for 78383 is Sandia, TX.

What metro area (MSA) is 78383 in?

78383 is part of the Alice, TX Micro Area (MSA code 10860).

What is the population of ZIP code 78383?

The 2020 Census population of 78383 was 3,757 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 78383?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 78383 is about $50,000, with around 8% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.