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Eagle Pass city, TX

ZIP 78852 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Eagle Pass city, TX (78852)

Median Income
$52,295

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration
+2,686
Wealth inflow
Population
56,933
Unemployment
7.7%
4.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,686 for ZIP 78852 (Eagle Pass city, TX) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators
Unemployment
7.7%+108% vs US avg
x
Self-Employed
5.9%-4% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
29.6%+153% vs US avg
x
854
Establishments
12,539
Employees

~15 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare
Top Industry
Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

  • Agriculture, forestry, mining7.9%
  • Construction5.6%
  • Manufacturing4.4%
  • Wholesale trade2.4%
  • Retail trade11.9%
  • Transportation, utilities8.5%
  • Information1.1%
  • Finance, insurance, real estate2.8%
  • Professional, scientific, management4.9%
  • Education, health care, social27.1%
  • Arts, entertainment, food services9.0%
  • Other services3.2%
  • Public administration10.9%

Household Income

Economy & Jobs key statistics

Income & Jobs statistics
Income & Jobs
Median household income$52,295
Unemployment7.7%
Establishments854
Employees12,539