Gonzales County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 10 ZIP codes · 10 cities
10
ZIP codes
19,641
population (2021)
-0.8%
pop change since 2010
48177
FIPS code
Gonzales County ZIP code map
About Gonzales County
Gonzales County is located in Texas and contains 10 ZIP codes across 10 cities and communities.
The county's population was 19,641 as of 2021,
a decrease of
0.8% from 19,807 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Gonzales County is 48177.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 19,641 |
| 2010 population | 19,807 |
| Change | -0.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48177 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Gonzales County
ZIP codes for Gonzales County, TX (10)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78122 | Leesville | Gonzales | View map |
| 78140 | Nixon | Gonzales | View map |
| 78159 | Smiley | Gonzales | View map |
| 78604 | Belmont | Gonzales | View map |
| 78614 | Cost | Gonzales | View map |
| 78629 | Gonzales | Gonzales | View map |
| 78632 | Harwood | Gonzales | View map |
| 78658 | Ottine | Gonzales | View map |
| 78677 | Wrightsboro | Gonzales | View map |
| 78959 | Waelder | Gonzales | View map |
Demographics & statistics
18,652
Population
35.9
Median age
$64,383
Median household income
$31,862
Per capita income
$160,457
Median home value
$509
Median monthly rent
65.9%
Home ownership
24.1%
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unemployment
5,973
Housing units
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
720
Under 5
674
663
5–9
620
812
10–14
760
688
15–19
644
613
20–24
574
1,220
25–34
1,141
1,061
35–44
992
1,050
45–54
982
594
55–59
555
695
60–64
650
835
65–74
782
493
75–84
462
192
85+
180
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,102 | 15.5% |
| 18 and over | 13,550 | 84.5% |
| 65 and over | 2,944 | 17.6% |
| Median age | 35.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
56.4%
Hispanic or Latino
18.3%
Two or more races
11.7%
Other race
7.3%
Black or African American
5.5%
Asian
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,875 | 56.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,188 | 18.3% |
| Two or more races | 2,668 | 11.7% |
| Other race | 1,665 | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,253 | 5.5% |
| Asian | 111 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 49 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 31 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
9.2%
$25k–$35k
7.8%
$35k–$50k
9.0%
$50k–$75k
17.2%
$75k–$100k
10.5%
$100k–$150k
12.2%
$150k–$200k
10.6%
$200k+
2.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.6% |
| $200k+ | 2.2% |
| Median income | $64,383 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
15.0%
$50k–$100k
19.1%
$100k–$150k
6.2%
$150k–$200k
8.4%
$200k–$300k
21.8%
$300k–$500k
9.8%
$500k–$1M
1.8%
$1M+
3.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $160,457 |
| Median rent / month | $509 |
| Owner occupied | 65.9% |
| Renter occupied | 19.8% |
| Vacant | 19.0% |
| Single-family detached | 60.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 20.4% |
| Median rooms | 4.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.98 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.8% |
| 3 or more | 29.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 5.3% |
| Electricity | 73.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.7% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,051 | 44.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 397 | 4.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,520 | 14.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,966 | 23.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,291 | 18.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,302 | 37.3% |
| Average household size | 1.97 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.0% | 24.2% |
| Married | 49.7% | 46.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 7.0% | 17.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.4%
Some HS, no diploma
10.7%
HS graduate
47.2%
Some college, no degree
14.0%
Associate's degree
4.9%
Bachelor's degree
10.0%
Graduate / professional
3.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 80.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 186 | 4.0% |
| Kindergarten | 310 | 2.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,478 | 39.3% |
| High school | 1,027 | 24.5% |
| College / grad school | 376 | 15.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
18.8%
Education & healthcare
14.6%
Agriculture & mining
12.5%
Retail trade
10.4%
Construction
7.0%
Wholesale trade
4.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.2%
Public administration
3.6%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Other services
2.5%
Professional & management
1.6%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 16.6% |
| Service | 13.1% |
| Sales & office | 15.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.8% |
| Production & transportation | 26.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 66.4% |
| Government | 12.6% |
| Self-employed | 6.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.6% |
| Carpool | 7.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 4.1% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.1 |
Poverty
All people
24.1%
Under 18 years
17.0%
18 and over
22.0%
Married-couple families
2.8%
Female-led households
16.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.5% |
| Retirement income | 16.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.6% |
| High cholesterol | 37.4% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 25.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.2% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.1% |
| No physical activity | 31.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 13.4% |
| No health insurance | 34.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.2% |
| Visited dentist | 48.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.2% |
| Teeth loss | 18.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 688 | 4.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 22.9% |
| Under 18 | 19.1% |
| 18–64 years | 20.0% |
| 65 and over | 31.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 50.2% |
| Public insurance | 48.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,258 | 96.3% |
| Spanish | 2,359 | 11.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,319 | 11.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 40 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,419 | 90.9% |
| Born in same state | 16,332 | 90.8% |
| Born in different state | 14,466 | 83.8% |
| Foreign born | 87 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,233 | 9.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 747 | 25.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 981 | 5.3% |
| Italian | 857 | 4.6% |
| Arab | 572 | 3.1% |
| English | 77 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 39 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 31 | 0.2% |
| German | 14 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.6% |
| Internet access | 78.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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