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ZIP code 78830: Big Wells, TX

78830 is a ZIP code in Big Wells, Texas, mainly in Dimmit County. About 597 people live here.

Population
597
Median household income
$51,354
Typical home value
$100,800+30.3% in 12 months
Median rent
$631gross, per month
Median age
35.5
Homeowners
75.2%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 78830 details

CityBig Wells
StateTexas
CountyDimmit County
Metro areaNot in a metro or micro area
Time zoneCentral Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area159.7 sq mi, plus 0.3 sq mi of water
Population density4 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher9.3% of adults 25+
Average commute30.5 minutes
Center coordinates28.51949, -99.47713

ZIP codes near 78830

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
78827Asherton, TX16.2 mi663
78836Catarina, TX17.0 mi155
78839Crystal City, TX20.9 mi7,091
78017Dilley, TX22.4 mi5,551
78014Cotulla, TX23.7 mi5,002
78834Carrizo Springs, TX23.8 mi6,971
78001Artesia Wells, TX25.2 mi0
78829Batesville, TX26.4 mi1,028

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 78830?

A typical home in ZIP code 78830 is worth about $100,800 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $51,354 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Texas average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $100,800 homeWhat can a $51,354 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 78830

What city is ZIP code 78830?

ZIP code 78830 is in Big Wells, TX, in Dimmit County.

What county is ZIP code 78830 in?

78830 is mainly in Dimmit County, Texas.

What is the population of ZIP code 78830?

About 597 people live in ZIP code 78830, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 78830 in?

78830 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.