78059 ZIP Code — Natalia, TX

Medina County, Texas

ZIP code 78059 is located in Natalia, Texas, within Medina County. It covers approximately 40.54 square miles and serves a population of 6,106 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 830.

About ZIP code 78059

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $154,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,648. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 78059 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,106

population

40.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78059 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78059

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78059. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Natalia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78052 Lytle (4 mi) 78016 Devine (6.2 mi) 78039 La Coste (8.7 mi) 78002 Atascosa (9.2 mi) 78069 Somerset (9.5 mi) 78005 Bigfoot (9.8 mi) 78009 Castroville (11.9 mi) 78252 San Antonio (12.9 mi) 78073 Von Ormy (13.6 mi) 78065 Poteet (14.4 mi) 78057 Moore (16.3 mi) 78245 San Antonio (17 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,106
Population density	151 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	325

Geography
Land area	40.54 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	29.1931
Longitude	-98.8462
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	32.7%	38.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	33.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	23.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	7.1%	5.1%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

6,106

Population

151

People per sq mi

36.9

Median age

$72,648

Median household income

$25,594

Per capita income

$154,700

Median home value

$969

Median monthly rent

89.6%

Home ownership

5.8%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

2,033

Housing units

12.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

184

Under 5

227

5–9

264

10–14

325

279

15–19

343

152

20–24

186

283

25–34

348

363

35–44

447

289

45–54

354

141

55–59

173

201

60–64

248

332

65–74

407

101

75–84

123

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,454	23.8%
18 and over	4,652	76.2%
65 and over	1,126	18.4%
Median age	36.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.3%

Hispanic or Latino 25.1%

Two or more races 20.1%

Other race 5.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,025	49.3%
Hispanic or Latino	2,051	25.1%
Two or more races	1,640	20.1%
Other race	424	5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.1%
Black or African American	8	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.7%	38.5%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	33.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	23.4%	22.6%
Over $200k	7.1%	5.1%	7.8%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 28.8%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	28.8%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	21.7%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$72,648

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.7%

$50k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 22.3%

$200k–$300k 12.1%

$300k–$500k 15.6%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,700
Median rent / month	$969
Owner occupied	89.6%
Renter occupied	10.4%
Vacant	10.4%
Single-family detached	65.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	23.8%
2000–2009	20.7%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	12.3%
1960–1969	3.1%
1950–1959	8.8%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	2.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	48.7%
4 bedrooms	16.8%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	20.7%
2 vehicles	34.5%
3 or more	40.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.8%
Electricity	74.1%
Propane / LP gas	7.8%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,252	62.4%
Cohabiting couple	45	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	282	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	429	21.4%
Households with children under 18	825	41.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	797	39.7%
Average household size	3.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.5%	20.8%
Married	59.3%	58.1%
Separated	1.4%	6.8%
Widowed	5.6%	4.8%
Divorced	4.2%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.0%

Some HS, no diploma 20.0%

HS graduate 35.3%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 3.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.0%
Bachelor's or higher	12.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	132	9.1%
Kindergarten	55	3.8%
Elementary school	511	35.1%
High school	484	33.2%
College / grad school	274	18.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.5%

Retail trade 15.8%

Construction 15.0%

Manufacturing 11.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Professional & management 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Public administration 4.3%

Other services 3.2%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.9%
Service	24.0%
Sales & office	15.6%
Natural resources & construction	22.5%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.3%
Government	19.6%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	1.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.2%
Carpool	14.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.3

Poverty

All people 5.8%

Under 18 years 1.8%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 10.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.0%
Retirement income	31.4%
Supplemental Security	11.0%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.3%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	21.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	30.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	20.6%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	36.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.4%
Visited dentist	51.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	383	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.7%
Under 18	14.3%
18–64 years	20.8%
65 and over	50.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.7%
Public insurance	44.5%
No insurance	15.3%
Uninsured under 19	11.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,695	93.3%
Spanish	928	16.3%
Other Indo-European	928	16.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,434	89.0%
Born in same state	5,394	88.3%
Born in different state	4,364	71.5%
Foreign born	40	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	672	11.0%
Not a US citizen	144	21.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	400	6.6%
Italian	241	3.9%
Arab	80	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	52	0.9%
German	20	0.3%
English	20	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.9%
Internet access	89.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78059

What city is ZIP code 78059 in?

ZIP code 78059 is primarily assigned to Natalia, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78059 in?

ZIP code 78059 falls within Medina County, Texas.

Is ZIP code 78059 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 78059 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 78059 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 78059 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78059?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78059?

The median home value in ZIP code 78059 is $154,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 78059 in?

ZIP code 78059 observes the CST timezone.