City

Runge, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Karnes County  ·  Texas

👥1,513Population
💰$38,904Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂31.0Median Age
🏠$103,400Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓46.5%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 38.1% Female 61.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 31.2%Hispanic: 62.7%Black: 6.1%Race
White31.2%
Hispanic62.7%
Black6.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
21%
18–24
11%
25–44
20%
45–64
15%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty34.6% ▲ 246% above avg
College Grads46.5% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma15 (2.2%)
HS Graduate184 (27.3%)
Some College92 (13.6%)
Associates70 (10.4%)
Bachelors35 (5.2%)
Graduate Degree279 (41.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 27.3%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 5.2%Graduate: 41.3%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad27.3%
Some College13.6%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors5.2%
Graduate41.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57%Renter: 43%Tenure
Owner57.0%
Renter43.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
25%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,904 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Home Value$103,400 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$322/mo
Total Housing Units811
Vacant Units118

Income Distribution

Under $25k
45%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
60%
About Runge, TX

Runge is a city in Texas, located in Karnes County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,513 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31 years.

Economically, Runge is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,904 is below the national average. Approximately 34.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Runge is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $103,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $322 per month.

The population of Runge is well-educated. 46.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (62.72%).

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

ZIP Codes in Runge
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78151 1,513 $38,904 $103,400 $322 0.0% 46.5% 57.0%