78118 ZIP Code
Karnes City, Texas
January 21, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 78118 |
| City/Town: | Karnes City |
| County: | Karnes |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 4,147 |
| Median Household Income: | $61,577 |
| Per Capita Income: | $24,318 |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,648 |
| Median Home Value: | $110,900 |
| Land Area: | 191.8 sq miles
496.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.1 sq miles
3.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 28.8748, -97.9374 |
Population Information (78118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 4,147 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 2,495 | 60.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 1,652 | 39.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 48 | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 234 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 224 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 264 | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 444 | 10.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 661 | 15.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 538 | 13.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 594 | 14.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 291 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 291 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 277 | 6.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 184 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 97 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $110,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $829 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 1,648 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 1,203 | 73.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 445 | 27.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 939 | 78.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 264 | 21.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 2,933 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 390 | 13.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 495 | 16.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 993 | 33.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 472 | 16.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 136 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 345 | 11.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 102 | 3.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 69.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78118 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $61,577 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $99,084 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $85,150 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $24,318 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 1,496 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 1,396 | 93.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 100 | 6.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,092 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,003 | 71.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 305 | 21.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 88 | 6.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 2,605 | 62.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 232 | 5.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 6 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 327 | 7.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 977 | 23.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,187 | 28.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,451 | 59.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,769 | 42.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 16 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 58 | 1.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 608 | 14.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78118 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 32 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 28 | 2.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 211 | 17.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 58 | 4.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 108 | 9.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 241 | 20.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 126 | 10.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 155 | 12.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 134 | 11.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 110 | 9.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78118 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,033 | 74.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 210 | 15.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 10 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 4 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 76 | 5.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78118 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 193 | 13.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 72 | 5.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 100 | 7.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 4 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 232 | 16.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 74 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 83 | 5.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 40 | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 90 | 6.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 268 | 19.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 117 | 8.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 13 | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 110 | 7.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (78118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 2,337 | 56.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 1,883 | 45.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 743 | 17.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 795 | 19.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78118 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 970 | 80.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 392 | 32.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 266 | 22.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 41 | 3.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 16 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 191 | 15.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78118 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,180 | 71.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 15 | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 108 | 6.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 21 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 39 | 2.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 280 | 17.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 5 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78118 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 284 | 17.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 126 | 7.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 129 | 7.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 185 | 11.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 291 | 17.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 172 | 10.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 130 | 7.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 114 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 217 | 13.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78118 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 51 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 252 | 15.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 283 | 17.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 794 | 48.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 195 | 11.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 73 | 4.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78118 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 205 | 17.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 84 | 7.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 898 | 74.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 16 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78118 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 57 | 4.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 402 | 33.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 415 | 34.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 329 | 27.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78118 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 243 | 25.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 213 | 22.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 95 | 10.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 140 | 14.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 140 | 14.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 43 | 4.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 53 | 5.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 12 | 1.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78118 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,732 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $471 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $829 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.55 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.09 | 2.38 |
Households (78118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 1,203 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 578 | 48.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 200 | 16.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 326 | 27.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 221 | 18.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 305 | 25.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 361 | 30.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.45 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.05 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78118 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,237 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,114 | 49.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 716 | 32.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 97 | 4.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 182 | 8.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 458 | 20.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78118 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 734 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 61 | 8.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 351 | 47.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 284 | 38.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 38 | 5.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 3,448 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 271 | 7.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 3,132 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 526 | 16.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 12 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 362 | 68.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 152 | 28.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78118 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 3,059 | 73.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,085 | 26.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 312 | 28.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 297 | 27.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 36 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 476 | 43.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 3,373 | 81.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 11 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 774 | 7036.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 774 | 7036.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 774 | 7036.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 24 | 218.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 735 | 6681.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78118 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,099 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 2,677 | 65.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,422 | 34.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,334 | 32.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 56 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 32 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78118 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 1,203 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,074 | 89.3% | 89.4% |
Karnes City, TX78118