78160 ZIP Code — Stockdale, TX

Wilson County, Texas

ZIP code 78160 is located in Stockdale, Texas, within Wilson County. It covers approximately 180.09 square miles and serves a population of 5,008 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 830.

About ZIP code 78160

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $183,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,649. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 78160 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,008

population

180.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78160 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78160

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78160. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stockdale	Acceptable
Stockdale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78161 Sutherland Springs (11.4 mi) 78116 Gillett (12 mi) 78122 Leesville (13.6 mi) 78140 Nixon (14.3 mi) 78111 Ecleto (15 mi) 78121 La Vernia (15.3 mi) 78159 Smiley (18.3 mi) 78114 Floresville (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	5,008
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	493

Geography
Land area	180.09 sq mi
Water area	0.83 sq mi
Latitude	29.2205
Longitude	-97.8918
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	38.3%	32.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	28.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	25.5%	31.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.5%	8.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

5,008

Population

People per sq mi

41.3

Median age

$81,649

Median household income

$31,074

Per capita income

$183,500

Median home value

$1,070

Median monthly rent

83.3%

Home ownership

18.9%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

1,683

Housing units

15.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

144

Under 5

158

120

5–9

132

10–14

104

165

15–19

182

269

20–24

296

234

25–34

258

256

35–44

281

217

45–54

239

215

55–59

237

255

60–64

281

259

65–74

285

133

75–84

147

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	992	19.8%
18 and over	4,016	80.2%
65 and over	870	17.4%
Median age	41.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.8%

Two or more races 11.8%

Hispanic or Latino 11.2%

Other race 1.7%

Black or African American 0.6%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,161	73.8%
Two or more races	663	11.8%
Hispanic or Latino	630	11.2%
Other race	95	1.7%
Black or African American	35	0.6%
Asian	35	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.3%	32.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	28.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	25.5%	31.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	4.5%	8.0%	7.8%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 15.3%

$25k–$35k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 7.6%

$50k–$75k 13.4%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	15.3%
$25k–$35k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	7.6%
$50k–$75k	13.4%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	20.4%
$150k–$200k	13.4%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$81,649

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.5%

$50k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 18.2%

$200k–$300k 11.0%

$300k–$500k 24.3%

$500k–$1M 7.5%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$183,500
Median rent / month	$1,070
Owner occupied	83.3%
Renter occupied	16.7%
Vacant	12.8%
Single-family detached	57.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	38.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.92

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	10.4%
2000–2009	19.9%
1990–1999	31.9%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	3.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	23.2%
3 bedrooms	60.1%
4 bedrooms	11.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	19.3%
2 vehicles	40.5%
3 or more	35.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.8%
Electricity	86.0%
Propane / LP gas	4.6%
Wood	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,105	64.4%
Cohabiting couple	74	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	213	12.4%
Female householder, no spouse	325	18.9%
Households with children under 18	618	36.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	584	34.0%
Average household size	2.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.5%	26.9%
Married	57.8%	53.3%
Separated	0.3%	6.5%
Widowed	1.7%	4.1%
Divorced	10.7%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 29.3%

Some college, no degree 28.2%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.9%
Bachelor's or higher	15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	49	5.2%
Kindergarten	33	3.5%
Elementary school	485	51.3%
High school	208	22.0%
College / grad school	170	18.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 14.1%

Education & healthcare 12.4%

Public administration 10.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.6%

Construction 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 9.5%

Retail trade 8.8%

Wholesale trade 8.2%

Agriculture & mining 5.0%

Manufacturing 3.9%

Other services 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.2%
Service	31.2%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	13.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.2%
Government	18.3%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.7%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	12.5%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.5

Poverty

All people 18.9%

Under 18 years 18.1%

18 and over 19.1%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 67.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.7%
Retirement income	24.3%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	27.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.6%
Visited dentist	53.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	454	11.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.2%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	8.5%
65 and over	39.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.5%
Public insurance	30.6%
No insurance	16.1%
Uninsured under 19	6.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,706	94.0%
Spanish	369	7.8%
Other Indo-European	338	7.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	31	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,725	94.3%
Born in same state	4,696	93.8%
Born in different state	3,906	78.0%
Foreign born	29	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	283	5.7%
Not a US citizen	106	37.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	513	10.2%
French	408	8.1%
Arab	72	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	47	0.9%
Polish	19	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.3%
Internet access	92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78160

What city is ZIP code 78160 in?

ZIP code 78160 is primarily assigned to Stockdale, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78160 in?

ZIP code 78160 falls within Wilson County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78160?

19% of residents in ZIP code 78160 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 78160 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 78160 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 78160 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 78160 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78160?

The median home value in ZIP code 78160 is $183,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 78160 in?

ZIP code 78160 observes the CST timezone.