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Kerr County
Hunt, TX
78024
78024 ZIP Code — Hunt, TX
Kerr County, Texas
ZIP code 78024 is located in
Hunt ,
Texas ,
within Kerr County .
It covers approximately 251.69 square miles and serves a population of
1,190 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 830 .
About ZIP code 78024
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $492,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($71,386) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 46% 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 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 78024 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Hunt
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,190
Population density
5 / sq mi
State FIPS
48
County FIPS
265
Geography
Land area
251.69 sq mi
Water area
0.55 sq mi
Latitude
29.9944
Longitude
-99.5134
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
830
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.6%
43.2%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
17.5%
33.4%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
25.4%
19.5%
22.6%
Over $200k
12.5%
3.9%
7.8%
Demographics & statistics
$71,386
Median household income
$492,100
Median home value
41.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 139 11.7% 18 and over 1,051 88.3% 65 and over 337 28.3% Median age 55.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
9.1%
Group Count % White 1,057 87.9% Black or African American 109 9.1% Two or more races 24 2% Hispanic or Latino 13 1.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.6%
43.2%
39.5%
$50k – $100k
17.5%
33.4%
30.1%
$100k – $200k
25.4%
19.5%
22.6%
Over $200k
12.5%
3.9%
7.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.9% $10k–$15k 4.1% $15k–$25k 3.9% $25k–$35k 7.5% $35k–$50k 20.1% $50k–$75k 17.2% $75k–$100k 12.0% $100k–$150k 7.5% $150k–$200k 12.0% $200k+ 12.8% Median income $71,386
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $492,100 Median rent / month $883 Owner occupied 79.3% Renter occupied 20.7% Vacant 43.7% Single-family detached 86.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 7.2% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.05
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 13.3% 2000–2009 10.6% 1990–1999 17.8% 1980–1989 18.5% 1970–1979 7.9% 1960–1969 8.2% 1950–1959 2.7% 1940–1949 9.1% 1939 or earlier 11.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.8% 1 bedroom 15.0% 2 bedrooms 28.2% 3 bedrooms 40.7% 4 bedrooms 12.6% 5+ bedrooms 0.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 21.1% 2 vehicles 36.2% 3 or more 42.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.5% Electricity 84.7% Propane / LP gas 9.1% Wood 2.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 281 58.2% Cohabiting couple 10 2.1% Male householder, no spouse 81 16.8% Female householder, no spouse 111 23.0% Households with children under 18 57 11.8% Households with seniors (65+) 221 45.8% Average household size 2.17
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.3% 18.3% Married 66.0% 57.3% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 1.3% 12.6% Divorced 4.3% 11.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.4%
Graduate / professional
14.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.4% Bachelor's or higher 41.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 10 6.6% Kindergarten 26 17.1% Elementary school 78 51.3% High school 28 18.4% College / grad school 10 6.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.4%
Professional & management
12.5%
Agriculture & mining
10.8%
Finance & real estate
6.7%
Public administration
3.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.7%
Transportation & utilities
0.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 58.4% Service 4.9% Sales & office 18.2% Natural resources & construction 9.8% Production & transportation 8.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 71.4% Government 12.0% Self-employed 15.7% Unpaid family workers 1.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 58.8% Carpool 15.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 9.2% Work from home 16.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 35.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
27.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 45.5% Retirement income 38.5% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 2.3% Food stamps / SNAP 3.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.9% High blood pressure 42.5% High cholesterol 43.4% Diabetes 15.0% Heart disease 10.0% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 9.3% Arthritis 31.8% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 10.1% Cancer 8.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.3% Binge drinking 16.0% No physical activity 25.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.5% Depression 22.3% Fair or poor health 19.7% Poor mental health 14.3% Poor physical health 13.7% No health insurance 21.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.4% Visited dentist 56.2% Cholesterol screening 91.5% Teeth loss 14.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 57 5.4%
Disability % Any disability 19.1% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 15.1% 65 and over 35.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 60.7% Public insurance 48.8% No insurance 13.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,149 96.6% Spanish 2 0.2% Other Indo-European 2 0.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,174 98.7% Born in same state 1,118 93.9% Born in different state 757 63.6% Foreign born 56 4.7% Naturalized citizen 16 1.3% Not a US citizen 16 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 162 13.6% French 151 12.7% Arab 44 3.7%
Ancestry Count % English 25 2.1% Irish 1 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.6% Internet access 93.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78024
What city is ZIP code 78024 in?
ZIP code 78024 is primarily assigned to Hunt, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78024 in?
ZIP code 78024 falls within Kerr County, Texas.
Does ZIP code 78024 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 78024 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78024?
23% of residents in ZIP code 78024 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 78024 have a large retiree population?
46% of households in ZIP code 78024 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78024?
The median home value in ZIP code 78024 is $492,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 78024 in?
ZIP code 78024 observes the CST timezone.
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