ZIP Code 78959, TX
Living in 78959
Bikeability27
Walkability68
Commute86
Public Transit28
Affordability100
Public Safety63
Airports76
Hospitals88
Colleges53
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools8
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.1kPopulation+379 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+9 (2010–19)
8%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
69%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black10%
Caucasian23%
Hispanic or Latino66%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school38%
High school graduate35%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$7.7k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+9% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector70%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation33%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office18%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Walked7%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$105kMedian Home Value+$58k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$335Median Monthly Rent+$21 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home27%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity74%
LP gas21%
Utility gas5%
Crime
Violent Crime in 78959
United States45
Texas51
Gonzales County46
Property Crime in 78959
United States48
Texas58
Gonzales County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Apr | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 84 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 84 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 79 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 52 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 78959
Inland Flooding89
Tornado23
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 78959, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 78959, TX
Emmanuel Christian School
16 miles, SW
Shiner Catholic School
21 miles, SE
St Rose of Lima Catholic School
24 miles, E
Lockhart Montessori School
24 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 78959, TX
Texas State University
41 miles, W
Texas Lutheran University
42 miles, W
Saint Edward's University
46 miles, NW
Huston-Tillotson University
46 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 78959, TX
Memorial Hospital
15 miles, SW
Ascension Seton Edgar B Davis
21 miles, W
Seton Smithville Regional Hospital
23 miles, NE
Lavaca Medical Center
27 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 78959, TX
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
41 miles, NW
San Antonio International Airport
71 miles, W
Easterwood Field
83 miles, NE
Robert Gray Army Airfield
100 miles, N