78117 ZIP Code — Hobson, TX

Karnes County, Texas

ZIP code 78117 is located in Hobson, Texas, within Karnes County. It covers approximately 69.61 square miles and serves a population of 667 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 830.

About ZIP code 78117

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $241,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $84,479.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

667

population

69.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78117 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78117

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City	Status
Hobson	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	667
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	255

Geography
Land area	69.61 sq mi
Water area	0.58 sq mi
Latitude	28.9425
Longitude	-97.9831
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	66.0%	45.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	15.8%	27.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	18.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	6.6%	7.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

667

Population

People per sq mi

40.4

Median age

$84,479

Median household income

$40,421

Per capita income

$241,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.8%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

357

Housing units

33.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

114

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	191	28.6%
18 and over	476	71.4%
65 and over	96	14.4%
Median age	40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.5%

Two or more races 14.2%

Hispanic or Latino 5%

Other race 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	551	78.5%
Two or more races	100	14.2%
Hispanic or Latino	35	5%
Other race	16	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.0%	45.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	15.8%	27.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	18.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	6.6%	7.9%	7.8%

$15k–$25k 3.5%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 29.5%

$50k–$75k 3.9%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k+ 13.7%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	3.5%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	29.5%
$50k–$75k	3.9%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	22.8%
$150k–$200k	8.4%
$200k+	13.7%
Median income	$84,479

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 24.6%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k–$300k 10.5%

$300k–$500k 38.8%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

$1M+ 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$241,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.8%
Renter occupied	3.2%
Vacant	22.1%
Single-family detached	76.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.9%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	44.5%
2000–2009	13.1%
1990–1999	6.0%
1980–1989	1.4%
1970–1979	9.0%
1960–1969	11.2%
1950–1959	11.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	3.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	16.4%
3 bedrooms	74.3%
4 bedrooms	5.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	8.8%
2 vehicles	22.5%
3 or more	67.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.7%
Electricity	76.1%
Propane / LP gas	15.8%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	202	70.9%
Cohabiting couple	18	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	27	9.5%
Female householder, no spouse	38	13.3%
Households with children under 18	146	51.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	65	22.8%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.3%	8.8%
Married	65.0%	71.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	10.2%
Divorced	14.7%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 26.0%

Some college, no degree 23.8%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 23.8%

Graduate / professional 10.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.0%
Bachelor's or higher	33.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	3	1.7%
Elementary school	133	74.3%
High school	22	12.3%
College / grad school	21	11.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.1%

Retail trade 20.7%

Construction 11.1%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Manufacturing 6.1%

Other services 5.7%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Public administration 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Professional & management 2.7%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.7%
Service	7.3%
Sales & office	32.2%
Natural resources & construction	19.2%
Production & transportation	15.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.2%
Government	36.4%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.6%
Carpool	3.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.9

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.4%
Retirement income	11.6%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	23.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	57.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	25	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.9%
65 and over	21.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.0%
Public insurance	16.6%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	627	94.0%
Spanish	16	2.6%
Other Indo-European	16	2.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	651	97.6%
Born in same state	651	97.6%
Born in different state	589	88.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	2.4%
Not a US citizen	7	43.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	80	12%
Italian	46	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	36	5.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78117

What city is ZIP code 78117 in?

ZIP code 78117 is primarily assigned to Hobson, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78117 in?

ZIP code 78117 falls within Karnes County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 78117 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 78117 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 78117?

ZIP code 78117 has an estimated population of 667 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78117?

The median household income in ZIP code 78117 is $84,479, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78117?

The median home value in ZIP code 78117 is $241,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 78117 in?

ZIP code 78117 observes the CST timezone.