City

Gonzales, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Gonzales County  ·  Texas

👥12,380Population
💰$65,638Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂36.6Median Age
🏠$193,200Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓24.6%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 94% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 39.4%Hispanic: 52.2%Black: 6.5%Asian: 0.7%Other: 0.4%Race
White39.4%
Hispanic52.2%
Black6.5%
Asian0.7%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
22%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads24.6% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 94% below avg
No HS Diploma367 (5.9%)
HS Graduate2,429 (38.9%)
Some College1,242 (19.9%)
Associates678 (10.8%)
Bachelors578 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree958 (15.3%)

Education

No HS: 5.9%HS Grad: 38.9%Some College: 19.9%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 15.3%Edu
No HS5.9%
HS Grad38.9%
Some College19.9%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate15.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.8%Renter: 35.2%Tenure
Owner64.8%
Renter35.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,638 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$193,200 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$812/mo
Total Housing Units5,335
Vacant Units664

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Gonzales, TX

Gonzales is a city in Texas, located in Gonzales County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,380 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.6 years.

Economically, Gonzales is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,638 is near the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Gonzales is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $193,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $812 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gonzales is less-educated. 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (52.18%).

Gonzales, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Gonzales
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78629 12,380 $65,638 $193,200 $812 0.3% 24.6% 64.8%