78121 ZIP Code
La Vernia, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78121 |
| City/Town: | La Vernia |
| County: | Wilson |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,461 |
| Median Household Income: | $114,338 |
| Per Capita Income: | $53,422 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,132 |
| Median Home Value: | $328,300 |
| Land Area: | 102.6 sq miles
265.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.3511, -98.0889 |
Population Information (78121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,461 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,139 | 49.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,322 | 50.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,008 | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,033 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,127 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,081 | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 565 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,415 | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,195 | 15.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,372 | 16.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,005 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 931 | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 962 | 6.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 611 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 156 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $328,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,055 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,132 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,807 | 93.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 325 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,242 | 88.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 565 | 11.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,647 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 198 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 224 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,881 | 29.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,473 | 25.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 922 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,066 | 21.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 883 | 9.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78121 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $114,338 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $135,385 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $123,964 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $53,422 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,635 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,358 | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 251 | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,463 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,622 | 76.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,196 | 16.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 526 | 7.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,686 | 80.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 209 | 1.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 36 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 44 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 553 | 3.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,933 | 13.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,085 | 14.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,906 | 27.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,522 | 24.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 106 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 13 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 265 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78121 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 131 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 123 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 152 | 3.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 120 | 2.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 296 | 6.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 653 | 13.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 633 | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,003 | 20.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 719 | 15.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 977 | 20.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78121 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,887 | 80.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 353 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 9 | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 60 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,001 | 13.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 36.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78121 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 362 | 4.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 744 | 10.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 410 | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 130 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,009 | 13.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 522 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 88 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 511 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,009 | 13.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,412 | 19.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 384 | 5.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 326 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 451 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.0% | 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 (78121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,190 | 91.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,189 | 77.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,419 | 23.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,148 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78121 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,150 | 86.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,402 | 29.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,547 | 32.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 140 | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 21 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 237 | 4.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78121 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,570 | 69.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 8 | 0.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 26 | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 84 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 72 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 38 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 6 | 0.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,302 | 25.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 26 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78121 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 93 | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,261 | 24.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,451 | 28.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,290 | 25.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 433 | 8.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 311 | 6.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 79 | 1.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 68 | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 35 | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 111 | 2.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78121 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 95 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 121 | 2.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 565 | 11.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,393 | 46.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,569 | 30.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 389 | 7.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78121 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 87 | 1.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 229 | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,457 | 92.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 23 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78121 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 62 | 1.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 716 | 14.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,886 | 39.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,143 | 44.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78121 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 325 | 7.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 139 | 3.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 344 | 8.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 446 | 10.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 676 | 15.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,480 | 34.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 807 | 19.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 25 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78121 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,170 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $708 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,055 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.05 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.38 |
Households (78121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,807 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,629 | 75.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,518 | 31.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 350 | 7.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 596 | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,949 | 40.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,194 | 24.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.99 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.20 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78121 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,614 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,469 | 26.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,734 | 66.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 98 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 294 | 5.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,219 | 21.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78121 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,686 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 355 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 170 | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,785 | 48.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 893 | 24.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 483 | 13.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,617 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,671 | 15.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,338 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,586 | 11.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 103 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 977 | 61.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 506 | 31.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78121 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,203 | 91.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,079 | 7.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 119 | 11.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 926 | 85.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 181 | 16.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 34 | 3.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,705 | 94.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 245 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 756 | 308.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 756 | 308.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 756 | 308.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 122 | 49.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 84 | 34.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 479 | 195.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 17 | 6.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78121 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,453 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,489 | 85.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,964 | 14.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,814 | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 131 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 19 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78121 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,807 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,649 | 96.7% | 89.4% |
La Vernia, TX78121