ZIP Code 78161 -- Sutherland sprin, TX

Wilson | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.6x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • With a median age of 21.60, this is a very young community — likely home to a university campus or young professional hub.
  • 100.00% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
579
Unknown
Median Income
$79,904
Home Value
$204,100
Median Rent
N/A
Median Age
21.60
Diversity Index
66.40
High
Cost of Living
83.7
below average
Unemployment
12.4%

About ZIP Code 78161

ZIP code 78161 in Sutherland Sprin, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 579. The median household income is $79,904, which is This is 7% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $204,100, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.6x . The cost of living is below average with an index of 83.7 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 21.60 years. Approximately 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Wilson, TX.

Population & Age

Total Population
579
Median Age
21.60
Male Population
160
27.6%
Female Population
419
72.4%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
66.40 High
White
44.6%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
47.5%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
55.4%
Other Race
0.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$79,904
Mean Household Income
$90,874
Per Capita Income
$23,743
Below Poverty Line
42.5%

This is 7% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$204,100
Median Rent
N/A
Total Housing Units
214
Occupied Units
140
Vacant Units
74
34.6% vacancy
Median Year Built
2001
Owner Occupied
100.0%
Renter Occupied
0.0%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.6x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 100.0% Renter 0.0%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 86.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.6%
Graduate or Professional Degree 6.8%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
283
Employment Rate
87.6%
Unemployment Rate
12.4%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
85.1%
Carpool
0.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
14.9%

Cost of Living Index

83.7
below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 78161 is 16.3% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Wilson

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
78114 Floresville 24,283 $88,087
78121 La vernia 16,120 $120,048
78160 Stockdale 4,885 $64,800
78147 Poth 1,532 $72,404

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 78161

ZIP code 78161 (Sutherland sprin, TX) has a total population of 579 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 21.60 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 78161 is $79,904 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 7% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 78161 is primarily located in Sutherland sprin, Texas (TX). It falls within Wilson County.

The median home value in ZIP code 78161 is $204,100, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

The median age in ZIP code 78161 is 21.60 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 78161 has a cost of living index of 83.74 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 78161, 23.57% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 6.79% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 78161 is 12.37%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 14.92% 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.