Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 14.2% ▲ 42% above avg |
| College Grads | 22.0% ▼ 43% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.5% ▼ 69% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 570 (5.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,386 (41.3%) |
| Some College | 1,926 (18.1%) |
| Associates | 1,385 (13%) |
| Bachelors | 875 (8.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,487 (14%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,947 ▼ 20% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $175,150 ▼ 37% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $852/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 8,998 |
| Vacant Units | 1,324 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | 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% |