78113 ZIP Code — Falls City, TX

Karnes County, Texas

ZIP code 78113 is located in Falls City, Texas, within Karnes County. It covers approximately 296.32 square miles and serves a population of 2,691 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 830.

About ZIP code 78113

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $232,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $87,865. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 78113 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,691

population

296.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78113 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78113

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78113. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Falls City	Acceptable
Falls City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78118 Karnes City (12.3 mi) 78008 Campbellton (13.9 mi) 78114 Floresville (14.2 mi) 78064 Pleasanton (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,691
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	255

Geography
Land area	296.32 sq mi
Water area	2.62 sq mi
Latitude	28.9269
Longitude	-98.1432
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	830

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.7%	45.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	27.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	18.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	13.8%	7.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,691

Population

People per sq mi

45.2

Median age

$87,865

Median household income

$40,589

Per capita income

$232,800

Median home value

$1,046

Median monthly rent

80.3%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

947

Housing units

25.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

167

5–9

150

10–14

15–19

20–24

123

25–34

110

119

35–44

106

161

45–54

144

132

55–59

118

60–64

227

65–74

203

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	675	25.1%
18 and over	2,016	74.9%
65 and over	663	24.6%
Median age	45.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.9%

Two or more races 13.3%

Hispanic or Latino 11.9%

Other race 4.9%

Group	Count	%
White	2,135	69.9%
Two or more races	405	13.3%
Hispanic or Latino	363	11.9%
Other race	151	4.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.7%	45.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	27.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	18.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	13.8%	7.9%	7.8%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 23.6%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k+ 8.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	23.6%
$150k–$200k	11.5%
$200k+	8.5%
Median income	$87,865

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.2%

$50k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k–$300k 23.9%

$300k–$500k 27.5%

$500k–$1M 8.8%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$232,800
Median rent / month	$1,046
Owner occupied	80.3%
Renter occupied	19.7%
Vacant	8.9%
Single-family detached	82.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	12.7%
2000–2009	13.3%
1990–1999	19.8%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	8.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	0.5%
2 bedrooms	22.6%
3 bedrooms	64.0%
4 bedrooms	9.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	23.1%
2 vehicles	32.0%
3 or more	43.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.0%
Electricity	77.5%
Propane / LP gas	7.7%
Wood	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	633	60.2%
Cohabiting couple	49	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	191	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	178	16.9%
Households with children under 18	264	25.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	472	44.9%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.9%	24.1%
Married	59.5%	62.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.9%	10.1%
Divorced	7.7%	3.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 40.1%

Some college, no degree 15.3%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 19.8%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.4%
Bachelor's or higher	25.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	5.5%
Kindergarten	28	4.0%
Elementary school	385	54.4%
High school	168	23.7%
College / grad school	88	12.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Agriculture & mining 14.6%

Public administration 10.1%

Construction 8.8%

Manufacturing 8.5%

Retail trade 7.9%

Professional & management 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Other services 0.8%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.3%
Service	13.1%
Sales & office	13.6%
Natural resources & construction	18.1%
Production & transportation	9.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.7%
Government	23.5%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.3%
Carpool	12.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.2

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 19.6%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 44.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.2%
Retirement income	29.5%
Supplemental Security	0.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	17.6%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	24.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.3%
Visited dentist	55.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	161	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.4%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	4.9%
65 and over	27.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.9%
Public insurance	37.1%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	7.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,584	96.0%
Spanish	128	5.0%
Other Indo-European	89	3.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	39	1.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,589	96.2%
Born in same state	2,579	95.8%
Born in different state	2,325	86.4%
Foreign born	10	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	102	3.8%
Not a US citizen	48	47.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	230	8.5%
French	86	3.2%
Arab	51	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	4	0.1%
English	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	87.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78113

What city is ZIP code 78113 in?

ZIP code 78113 is primarily assigned to Falls City, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78113 in?

ZIP code 78113 falls within Karnes County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 78113 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 78113 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 78113 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 78113 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 78113?

ZIP code 78113 has an estimated population of 2,691 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78113?

The median household income in ZIP code 78113 is $87,865, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 78113 in?

ZIP code 78113 observes the CST timezone.