78151 ZIP Code — Runge, TX

Karnes County, Texas

ZIP code 78151 is located in Runge, Texas, within Karnes County. It covers approximately 107.39 square miles and serves a population of 1,592 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 830.

About ZIP code 78151

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $103,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.

The gap between median ($38,225) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 37% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 78151 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,592

population

107.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78151 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78151

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78151. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Runge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78141 Nordheim (4.7 mi) 78119 Kenedy (10.7 mi) 78164 Yorktown (12.1 mi) 78111 Ecleto (12.3 mi) 78116 Gillett (15.3 mi) 78118 Karnes City (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,592
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	255

Geography
Land area	107.39 sq mi
Water area	0.54 sq mi
Latitude	28.8706
Longitude	-97.6906
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	57.7%	45.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	20.5%	27.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	18.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.3%	7.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,592

Population

People per sq mi

30.7

Median age

$38,225

Median household income

$29,804

Per capita income

$103,300

Median home value

$417

Median monthly rent

55.0%

Home ownership

28.4%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

550

Housing units

21.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

103

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

110

35–44

45–54

104

55–59

60–64

65–74

102

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	459	28.8%
18 and over	1,133	71.2%
65 and over	273	17.1%
Median age	30.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 52.3%

Hispanic or Latino 22.2%

Two or more races 16.1%

Other race 7.1%

Black or African American 2.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,071	52.3%
Hispanic or Latino	455	22.2%
Two or more races	329	16.1%
Other race	146	7.1%
Black or African American	46	2.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.7%	45.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	20.5%	27.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	18.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	2.3%	7.9%	7.8%

Under $10k 11.9%

$10k–$15k 17.1%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 18.7%

$50k–$75k 14.0%

$75k–$100k 3.7%

$100k–$150k 4.9%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 11.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.9%
$10k–$15k	17.1%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	18.7%
$50k–$75k	14.0%
$75k–$100k	3.7%
$100k–$150k	4.9%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	11.7%
Median income	$38,225

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.4%

$50k–$100k 24.7%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k–$300k 25.4%

$300k–$500k 2.7%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$103,300
Median rent / month	$417
Owner occupied	55.0%
Renter occupied	45.0%
Vacant	17.0%
Single-family detached	63.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.1%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	5.6%
1990–1999	32.7%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	16.5%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	12.4%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	14.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.1%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	37.9%
3 bedrooms	35.5%
4 bedrooms	9.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.4%
1 vehicle	47.2%
2 vehicles	29.2%
3 or more	16.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.6%
Electricity	75.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	268	36.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	98	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	363	49.8%
Households with children under 18	342	46.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	235	32.2%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.7%	37.4%
Married	50.9%	37.6%
Separated	0.6%	3.4%
Widowed	1.5%	17.1%
Divorced	13.3%	4.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.5%

Some HS, no diploma 13.5%

HS graduate 33.5%

Some college, no degree 15.2%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 8.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.0%
Bachelor's or higher	21.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	172	55.5%
High school	138	44.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.7%

Retail trade 9.7%

Construction 9.5%

Agriculture & mining 8.6%

Other services 6.4%

Manufacturing 3.4%

Public administration 3.1%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Professional & management 1.3%

Information 0.6%

Transportation & utilities 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.2%
Service	38.6%
Sales & office	14.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	7.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.9%
Government	27.9%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.9%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.0

Poverty

All people 28.4%

Under 18 years 38.0%

18 and over 24.7%

Married-couple families 8.6%

Female-led households 49.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.5%
Retirement income	7.4%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	36.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	39.2%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	17.1%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	33.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	25.1%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	36.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	47.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	61	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	10.7%
18–64 years	6.3%
65 and over	36.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.8%
Public insurance	42.5%
No insurance	23.1%
Uninsured under 19	12.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,416	88.9%
Spanish	95	6.7%
Other Indo-European	95	6.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,576	99.0%
Born in same state	1,535	96.4%
Born in different state	1,440	90.5%
Foreign born	41	2.6%
Naturalized citizen	16	1.0%
Not a US citizen	16	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	131	8.2%
French	88	5.5%
Arab	59	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	16	1%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.8%
Internet access	85.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78151

What city is ZIP code 78151 in?

ZIP code 78151 is primarily assigned to Runge, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78151 in?

ZIP code 78151 falls within Karnes County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78151?

28% of residents in ZIP code 78151 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78151?

The median home value in ZIP code 78151 is $103,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78151?

The median household income in ZIP code 78151 is $38,225, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 78151?

ZIP code 78151 has an estimated population of 1,592 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 78151 in?

ZIP code 78151 observes the CST timezone.