| ZIP Code | 78160 |
|---|---|
| City | Stockdale |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Wilson County |
| Area Code | 830 |
| Elevation | 487 ft |
| Latitude | 29.245074 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -97.908914 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 48493 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.91 |
| Below Poverty | 19.8% ▲ 98% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.4% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 42% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 887 (32.2%) |
| Some College | 519 (18.8%) |
| Associates | 403 (14.6%) |
| Bachelors | 425 (15.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 522 (18.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,188 ▼ 19% below avg ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $180,900 ▼ 35% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,064/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,824 |
| Vacant Units | 219 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.91 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,824 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 219 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.91 |
ZIP code 78160 is located in Stockdale, Texas, within Wilson County. With a population of 4,705, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.3 years. Economically, 78160 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,188 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 78160 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $180,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,064 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 14% since 2019.
The population of 78160 is majority White (58.68%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.8%. Household income has declined by 2% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 78160 stands at 2.8%, which is below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 78160 in Stockdale, TX is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,705 residents, a median household income of $62,188, and a median home value of $180,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Texas.