78616 — Dale, TX
Plumbing Market Targeting Score
ZIP 78616 is a strongly owner-occupied area (79% owner occupancy) with a median household income of $65K and a median home value of $212K — earning a high Plumbing targeting score of 81/100.
Census Demographics — ZIP 78616
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Dale |
| State | TX |
| Total Population | 10,683 |
| Total Households | 3,188 |
| Median Household Income | $65K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 2,534 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 79% |
| Median Home Value | $212K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 47% |
| Median Resident Age | 31 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1999 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 37% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 41% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 22% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 78616 score 81/100 for Plumbing?▾
The score of 81/100 is driven by: +7 owner-occupied 79% (x1.2); +3 3,188 households; +5 median income $65K. Each signal is weighted for the Plumbing vertical using AreaOps's per-vertical preset.
What does the targeting score mean for my business?▾
A score of 75–100 indicates strong demographic alignment with typical demand patterns for this vertical. 50–74 is moderate, and below 50 indicates the area demographics are less favorable. Use it as a starting signal — not the sole qualifier.
How do I add ZIP 78616 to my Plumbing service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Plumbing operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 78616. You can also import a bulk list of high-scoring ZIPs as a CSV or XLSX file.
How often is the data updated?▾
Scores are refreshed monthly from 2024 ACS 5-Year data. The vintage note on this page shows which release powers the current score.
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