City

Karnes City, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Karnes County  ·  Texas

👥4,097Population
💰$63,041Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂37.5Median Age
🏠$115,100Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓26.5%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 49% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.5% Female 44.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 30.4%Hispanic: 59.6%Black: 4.6%Other: 5.3%Race
White30.4%
Hispanic59.6%
Black4.6%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
15%
18–24
14%
25–44
29%
45–64
28%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads26.5% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 49% above avg
No HS Diploma38 (1.7%)
HS Graduate952 (43%)
Some College354 (16%)
Associates282 (12.7%)
Bachelors128 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree459 (20.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 43%Some College: 16%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 20.7%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad43.0%
Some College16.0%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate20.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.7%Renter: 27.3%Tenure
Owner72.7%
Renter27.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,041 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$115,100 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$668/mo
Total Housing Units1,746
Vacant Units444

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
67%
About Karnes City, TX

Karnes City is a city in Texas, located in Karnes County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,097 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.5 years.

Economically, Karnes City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,041 is below the national average. Approximately 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Karnes City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $668 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Karnes City is moderately educated. 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (59.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Karnes City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78118 4,097 $63,041 $115,100 $668 7.3% 26.5% 72.7%