ZIP Code 78629 -- Gonzales, TX

Gonzales | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With 53.27% Hispanic/Latino population, this is a predominantly Hispanic community with deep cultural roots.

Quick Overview

Population
12,740
Unknown
Median Income
$59,521
Home Value
$206,700
Median Rent
$829
Median Age
36.00
Diversity Index
73.70
Very High
Cost of Living
71.9
significantly below average
Unemployment
4.5%

About ZIP Code 78629

ZIP code 78629 in Gonzales, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 12,740. The median household income is $59,521, which is This is 21% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $206,700, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.5x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 71.9 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 36.00 years. Approximately 11.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Gonzales, TX.

Population & Age

Total Population
12,740
Median Age
36.00
Male Population
6,393
50.2%
Female Population
6,347
49.8%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
73.70 Very High
White
49.4%
Black or African American
8.1%
Hispanic or Latino
53.3%
Asian
0.5%
Native American
1.7%
Pacific Islander
0.9%
Two or More Races
25.0%
Other Race
14.5%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$59,521
Mean Household Income
$71,344
Per Capita Income
$27,422
Below Poverty Line
18.1%

This is 21% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$206,700
Median Rent
$829
Total Housing Units
5,559
Occupied Units
4,986
Vacant Units
573
10.3% vacancy
Median Year Built
1980
Owner Occupied
58.4%
Renter Occupied
41.6%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.5x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 58.4% Renter 41.6%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 71.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.7%
Graduate or Professional Degree 2.9%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
5,706
Employment Rate
95.5%
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
81.6%
Carpool
9.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
3.9%

Cost of Living Index

71.9
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 78629 is 28.1% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Gonzales

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
78140 Nixon 3,474 $50,250
78632 Harwood 1,245 $62,500
78959 Waelder 1,157 $60,472
78159 Smiley 623 $35,083
78122 Leesville 338 N/A
78614 Cost 262 N/A

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 78629

ZIP code 78629 (Gonzales, TX) has a total population of 12,740 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 36.00 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 78629 is $59,521 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 21% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 78629 is primarily located in Gonzales, Texas (TX). It falls within Gonzales County.

The median home value in ZIP code 78629 is $206,700, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $829.

The median age in ZIP code 78629 is 36.00 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 78629 has a cost of living index of 71.93 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 78629, 11.69% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 2.87% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 78629 is 4.54%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 3.89% 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.