| ZIP Code | 78065 |
|---|---|
| City | Poteet |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Atascosa County |
| Area Code | 830 |
| Elevation | 530 ft |
| Latitude | 29.079818 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -98.642303 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.23 |
| Below Poverty | 15.3% ▲ 53% above avg |
| College Grads | 19.2% ▼ 50% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 10% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 194 (3.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,804 (46.5%) |
| Some College | 922 (15.3%) |
| Associates | 945 (15.7%) |
| Bachelors | 341 (5.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 818 (13.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,653 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $136,400 ▼ 51% below avg ↑ 66% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $959/mo ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,105 |
| Vacant Units | 458 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.23 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,105 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 458 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.23 |
ZIP code 78065 is located in Poteet, Texas, within Atascosa County. With a population of 11,835, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.7 years. Economically, 78065 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,653 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 78065 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $136,400 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $959 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 66% since 2019.
The population of 78065 is primarily Hispanic (79.76%). Residents are less-educated — 19.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.3%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 78065 stands at 4.4%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 78065 in Poteet, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,835 residents, a median household income of $63,653, and a median home value of $136,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.