City

Gillett, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Karnes County  ·  Texas

👥252Population
💰$86,726Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂71.4Median Age
🏠$272,800Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓10.6%College Grads▼ 73% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.3%Asian: 9.9%Other: 4.8%Race
White85.3%
Asian9.9%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

5–17
5%
25–44
5%
45–64
12%
65+
43%

Key Indicators

Median Age71.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.95
Below Poverty17.9% ▲ 79% above avg
College Grads10.6% ▼ 73% below avg
HS Graduate172 (72.9%)
Some College9 (3.8%)
Associates30 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree25 (10.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 72.9%Some College: 3.8%Associates: 12.7%Graduate: 10.6%Edu
HS Grad72.9%
Some College3.8%
Associates12.7%
Graduate10.6%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
26%
$200k–$300k
41%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,726 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$272,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units234
Vacant Units105

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
16%
Over $200k
32%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
16%
Work From Home
84%

Commute Time

30–45 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
5%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
58%
About Gillett, TX

Gillett is a city in Texas, located in Karnes County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 252 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 71.4 years.

Economically, Gillett is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,726 is near the national average. Approximately 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Gillett is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $272,800, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gillett is less-educated. 10.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.32%).

Gillett, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Gillett
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78116 252 $86,726 $272,800 0.0% 10.6% 100.0%