ZIP Code 78119 -- Kenedy, TX

Karnes | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.3x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • With 56.91% Hispanic/Latino population, this is a predominantly Hispanic community with deep cultural roots.

Quick Overview

Population
7,270
Unknown
Median Income
$62,738
Home Value
$147,000
Median Rent
$1,177
Median Age
40.20
Diversity Index
73.60
Very High
Cost of Living
70.7
significantly below average
Unemployment
1.1%

About ZIP Code 78119

ZIP code 78119 in Kenedy, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 7,270. The median household income is $62,738, which is This is 16% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $147,000, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.3x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 70.7 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 40.20 years. Approximately 9.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Karnes, TX.

Population & Age

Total Population
7,270
Median Age
40.20
Male Population
5,005
68.8%
Female Population
2,265
31.2%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
73.60 Very High
White
42.8%
Black or African American
15.0%
Hispanic or Latino
56.9%
Asian
0.2%
Native American
0.8%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More Races
34.1%
Other Race
6.9%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$62,738
Mean Household Income
$79,448
Per Capita Income
$22,528
Below Poverty Line
15.3%

This is 16% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$147,000
Median Rent
$1,177
Total Housing Units
2,539
Occupied Units
1,944
Vacant Units
595
23.4% vacancy
Median Year Built
1987
Owner Occupied
51.0%
Renter Occupied
49.0%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.3x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 51.0% Renter 49.0%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 73.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.7%
Graduate or Professional Degree 3.5%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
2,275
Employment Rate
98.9%
Unemployment Rate
1.1%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
66.1%
Carpool
13.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
6.1%

Cost of Living Index

70.7
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 78119 is 29.3% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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ZIP Code City Population Median Income
78118 Karnes city 4,676 $60,711
78113 Falls city 3,026 $78,505
78151 Runge 1,378 $26,597
78117 Hobson 661 N/A
78116 Gillett 226 $88,700
78144 Panna maria 47 N/A

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 78119

ZIP code 78119 (Kenedy, TX) has a total population of 7,270 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 40.20 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 78119 is $62,738 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 16% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 78119 is primarily located in Kenedy, Texas (TX). It falls within Karnes County.

The median home value in ZIP code 78119 is $147,000, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,177.

The median age in ZIP code 78119 is 40.20 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 78119 has a cost of living index of 70.73 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 78119, 9.65% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 3.46% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 78119 is 1.10%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 6.05% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.