78629 ZIP Code
Gonzales, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78629 |
| City/Town: | Gonzales |
| County: | Gonzales |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,054 |
| Median Household Income: | $64,807 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,421 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,215 |
| Median Home Value: | $185,700 |
| Land Area: | 421.6 sq miles
1092.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.3 sq miles
5.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 29.4768, -97.4489 |
Population Information (78629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,054 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,201 | 51.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,853 | 48.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 784 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 935 | 7.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,099 | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 823 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 758 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,498 | 12.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,266 | 10.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,425 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 707 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 789 | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,153 | 9.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 582 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 235 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $185,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $922 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,215 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,419 | 84.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 796 | 15.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,723 | 61.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,696 | 38.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,655 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 567 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,086 | 14.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,403 | 44.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,042 | 13.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 486 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 762 | 10.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 309 | 4.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 78.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 14.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78629 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $64,807 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $91,780 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $69,583 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,421 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,262 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,259 | 99.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 3 | 0.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,720 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,165 | 79.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 698 | 13.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 372 | 7.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 24 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,223 | 68.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,052 | 8.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 31 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 101 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 49 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,111 | 9.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,487 | 12.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,581 | 21.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,694 | 47.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 5,300 | 44.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 17 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 356 | 3.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78629 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 160 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 234 | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 496 | 11.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 498 | 11.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 443 | 10.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 782 | 17.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 533 | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 677 | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 271 | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 325 | 7.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78629 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,037 | 76.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 552 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 390 | 7.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 162 | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 100 | 1.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78629 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 552 | 10.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 498 | 9.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 504 | 9.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 182 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 525 | 10.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 458 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 38 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 192 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 350 | 6.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,086 | 20.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 512 | 9.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 192 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 170 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.3% | 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 (78629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,649 | 80.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,852 | 56.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,914 | 32.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,116 | 17.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78629 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,264 | 73.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,398 | 31.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 943 | 21.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 298 | 6.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 136 | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 654 | 14.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78629 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,570 | 68.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 45 | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 270 | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 177 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 125 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 53 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 105 | 2.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 792 | 15.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 78 | 1.5% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78629 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 418 | 8.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 613 | 11.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 641 | 12.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 672 | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 779 | 14.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 522 | 10.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 459 | 8.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 669 | 12.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 436 | 8.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78629 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 135 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 417 | 8.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,486 | 28.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,624 | 50.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 501 | 9.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 52 | 1.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78629 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 703 | 15.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 109 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,547 | 80.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 40 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 20 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78629 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 395 | 8.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,415 | 32.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,709 | 38.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 900 | 20.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78629 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 328 | 12.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 506 | 18.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 310 | 11.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 339 | 12.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 803 | 29.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 326 | 12.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 85 | 3.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 26 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78629 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,542 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $553 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $922 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.77 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.38 |
Households (78629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,419 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,938 | 43.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 723 | 16.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,119 | 25.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,158 | 26.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,547 | 35.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,389 | 31.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.66 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.14 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78629 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,729 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,770 | 37.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,134 | 45.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 97 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 675 | 14.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,124 | 23.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78629 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,984 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 61 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 218 | 7.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,771 | 59.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 704 | 23.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 230 | 7.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,669 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 565 | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,765 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,810 | 15.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 107 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,009 | 55.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 694 | 38.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78629 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,630 | 88.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,278 | 10.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 512 | 40.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 757 | 59.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 54 | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 9 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78629 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,011 | 91.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 69 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,043 | 1511.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,043 | 1511.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,043 | 1511.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1 | 1.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 955 | 1384.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 17 | 24.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78629 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,270 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,766 | 77.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,504 | 22.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,399 | 21.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 28 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 77 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78629 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,419 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,980 | 90.1% | 89.4% |
Gonzales, TX78629