County

Gonzales County, TX

10 ZIP codes  ·  10 cities  ·  Texas

👥19,722Population
💰$60,947Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$175,151Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓22.0%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 69% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 41.1%Hispanic: 50.8%Black: 6.8%Asian: 0.7%Other: 1.1%Race
White41.1%
Hispanic50.8%
Black6.8%
Asian0.7%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty14.2% ▲ 42% above avg
College Grads22.0% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 69% below avg
No HS Diploma570 (5.4%)
HS Graduate4,386 (41.3%)
Some College1,926 (18.1%)
Associates1,385 (13%)
Bachelors875 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree1,487 (14%)

Education

No HS: 5.4%HS Grad: 41.3%Some College: 18.1%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 14%Edu
No HS5.4%
HS Grad41.3%
Some College18.1%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate14.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.2%Renter: 30.8%Tenure
Owner69.2%
Renter30.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,947 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$175,150 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$852/mo
Total Housing Units8,998
Vacant Units1,324

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
60%
About Gonzales County, TX

Gonzales County is located in Texas and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 10 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 19,722 residents. With a median age of 37.8, it is a relatively young county.

Gonzales County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $60,947 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.5%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 14.2% is above the national average.

Housing in Gonzales County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $175,150 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $851. Homeownership rates are high at 69.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Gonzales County are majority Hispanic (50.82%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Gonzales County, TX is a solidly middle-class area in Texas. The 10 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Gonzales County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
78614 Cost 324 $53,333 $300,000 0.0% 50.4%
78629 Gonzales 12,380 $65,638 $193,200 $812 0.3% 24.6%
78632 Harwood 1,391 $63,250 $184,400 0.0% 16.9%
78122 Leesville 313 $91,776 0.0% 8.0%
78140 Nixon 3,190 $49,032 $84,200 $1,011 3.6% 11.8%
78159 Smiley 604 $33,542 $73,900 $873 7.1% 19.6%
78959 Waelder 1,401 $51,029 $214,800 $832 6.7% 21.9%