| ZIP Code | 78116 |
|---|---|
| City | Gillett |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Karnes County |
| Area Code | 830 |
| Elevation | 349 ft |
| Latitude | 29.102255 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -97.743964 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48255 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 71.4 yrs ↑ 55% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.95 |
| Below Poverty | 17.9% ▲ 79% above avg |
| College Grads | 10.6% ▼ 73% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 172 (72.9%) |
| Some College | 9 (3.8%) |
| Associates | 30 (12.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 25 (10.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $86,726 ▲ 14% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $272,800 ≈ Avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 234 |
| Vacant Units | 105 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.95 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 234 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 105 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.95 |
ZIP code 78116 is located in Gillett, Texas, within Karnes County. With a population of 252, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 71.4 years. Economically, 78116 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $86,726 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 78116 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $272,800 is near the national average. Median home values have increased by 18% since 2019.
The population of 78116 is primarily White (85.32%). Residents are less-educated — 10.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.9%.
A notably high share of workers — 84% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 16%.
Overall, ZIP code 78116 in Gillett, TX is characterized as middle-income, less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 252 residents, a median household income of $86,726, and a median home value of $272,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.