78116 ZIP Code — Gillett, TX

Karnes County, Texas

ZIP code 78116 is located in Gillett, Texas, within Karnes County. It covers approximately 115.16 square miles and serves a population of 220 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 830.

About ZIP code 78116

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $270,000.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 54% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 78116 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

220
population
115.16
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78116 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78116

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City Status
Gillett Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
78111 Ecleto (3.1 mi) 78160 Stockdale (12 mi) 78141 Nordheim (15.1 mi) 78151 Runge (15.3 mi) 78159 Smiley (15.5 mi) 78164 Yorktown (15.6 mi) 77994 Westhoff (17.7 mi) 78118 Karnes City (19.3 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 220
Population density 2 / sq mi
State FIPS 48
County FIPS 255
Geography
Land area 115.16 sq mi
Water area 0.99 sq mi
Latitude 29.0798
Longitude -97.7749
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 23.8% 45.6% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 7.7% 27.8% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 21.5% 18.7% 22.6%
Over $200k 46.9% 7.9% 7.8%

Demographics & statistics

220
Population
2
People per sq mi
70.0
Median age
$0
Median household income
$94,314
Per capita income
$270,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
15.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
220
Housing units
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
6
15–19
6
6
35–44
6
9
55–59
9
10
60–64
10
43
65–74
43
32
75–84
32
6
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18125.5%
18 and over20894.5%
65 and over16072.7%
Median age70.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.5%
Asian 16.8%
Two or more races 3.6%
GroupCount%
White17579.5%
Asian3716.8%
Two or more races83.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 23.8% 45.6% 39.5%
$50k – $100k 7.7% 27.8% 30.1%
$100k – $200k 21.5% 18.7% 22.6%
Over $200k 46.9% 7.9% 7.8%
$10k–$15k 10.2%
$15k–$25k 6.5%
$35k–$50k 29.6%
$75k–$100k 12.0%
$100k–$150k 9.3%
$200k+ 32.4%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k10.2%
$15k–$25k6.5%
$35k–$50k29.6%
$75k–$100k12.0%
$100k–$150k9.3%
$200k+32.4%
Median income$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.8%
$50k–$100k 26.9%
$200k–$300k 48.1%
$300k–$500k 18.5%
$1M+ 3.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$270,000
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied100.0%
Renter occupied0.0%
Vacant50.9%
Single-family detached74.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes25.5%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)2.04

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201913.6%
2000–200925.9%
1990–199921.4%
1980–19890.0%
1970–19790.0%
1960–19690.0%
1950–195921.8%
1940–194914.1%
1939 or earlier3.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)32.3%
1 bedroom1.4%
2 bedrooms13.6%
3 bedrooms42.3%
4 bedrooms10.5%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.8%
1 vehicle22.2%
2 vehicles68.5%
3 or more6.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas17.6%
Electricity78.7%
Propane / LP gas3.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family8175.0%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse1312.0%
Female householder, no spouse1413.0%
Households with children under 181110.2%
Households with seniors (65+)8074.1%
Average household size2.04

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married22.7%0.0%
Married75.5%87.3%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%2.7%
Divorced1.8%10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 1.4%
HS graduate 63.9%
Some college, no degree 16.8%
Associate's degree 0.0%
Bachelor's degree 0.0%
Graduate / professional 17.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher98.6%
Bachelor's or higher17.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school00.0%
High school12100.0%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 100.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts53.6%
Service0.0%
Sales & office0.0%
Natural resources & construction0.0%
Production & transportation46.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector46.4%
Government0.0%
Self-employed53.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone46.4%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home53.6%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)0.0

Poverty

All people 15.9%
Under 18 years 100.0%
18 and over 11.1%
Married-couple families 8.6%
Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security74.1%
Retirement income21.3%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP0.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.0%
High blood pressure40.9%
High cholesterol40.7%
Diabetes13.6%
Heart disease8.8%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma8.5%
Arthritis28.9%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease8.3%
Cancer8.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.5%
Binge drinking16.6%
No physical activity24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.5%
Depression20.4%
Fair or poor health16.8%
Poor mental health13.2%
Poor physical health11.8%
No health insurance21.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.4%
Visited dentist59.8%
Cholesterol screening92.1%
Teeth loss13.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans3315.9%
Disability%
Any disability30.9%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years0.0%
65 and over42.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance71.8%
Public insurance77.3%
No insurance0.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only220100.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)18383.2%
Born in same state18383.2%
Born in different state16876.4%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen3716.8%
Not a US citizen37100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French9844.5%
Arab2511.4%
AncestryCount%
Italian62.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access49.1%
Internet access77.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78116

What city is ZIP code 78116 in?

ZIP code 78116 is primarily assigned to Gillett, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78116 in?

ZIP code 78116 falls within Karnes County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 78116 have an older population?

73% of residents in ZIP code 78116 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 78116 have a large retiree population?

74% of households in ZIP code 78116 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78116?

16% of residents in ZIP code 78116 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 78116 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 78116 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 78116 in?

ZIP code 78116 observes the CST timezone.

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