78161 ZIP Code — Sutherland Springs, TX

Wilson County, Texas

ZIP code 78161 is located in Sutherland Springs, Texas, within Wilson County. It covers approximately 10.76 square miles and serves a population of 519 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 830.

About ZIP code 78161

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. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,552. Poverty affects 51% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 45% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 78161 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

519

population

10.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78161 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78161

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78161. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sutherland Springs	Acceptable
Sutherland Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78121 La Vernia (7.3 mi) 78101 Adkins (10.7 mi) 78160 Stockdale (11.4 mi) 78114 Floresville (12.3 mi) 78152 Saint Hedwig (13.9 mi) 78263 San Antonio (15.1 mi) 78112 Elmendorf (17.8 mi) 78223 San Antonio (18.3 mi) 78109 Converse (18.9 mi) 78222 San Antonio (19.2 mi) 78124 Marion (19.8 mi) 78124 Marion (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	519
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	493

Geography
Land area	10.76 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	29.2680
Longitude	-98.0734
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	48.9%	32.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	18.5%	28.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	32.6%	31.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	8.0%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

519

Population

People per sq mi

32.3

Median age

$52,552

Median household income

$16,178

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.3%

Home ownership

51.4%

Poverty rate

20.9%

Unemployment

222

Housing units

15.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	136	26.2%
18 and over	383	73.8%
65 and over	75	14.5%
Median age	32.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Two or more races 38.8%

Hispanic or Latino 31.3%

White 29.9%

Group	Count	%
Two or more races	293	38.8%
Hispanic or Latino	236	31.3%
White	226	29.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.9%	32.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	18.5%	28.3%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	32.6%	31.2%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	8.0%	7.8%

$15k–$25k 36.9%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 28.7%

$100k–$150k 6.4%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	36.9%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	28.7%
$100k–$150k	6.4%
Median income	$52,552

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 48.0%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 25.0%

$200k–$300k 18.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.3%
Renter occupied	5.7%
Vacant	32.0%
Single-family detached	61.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.3%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	10.4%
2010–2019	20.3%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	40.3%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	6.5%
1960–1969	3.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.2%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	31.2%
3 bedrooms	60.2%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.6%
1 vehicle	13.4%
2 vehicles	35.7%
3 or more	41.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	34	21.7%
Cohabiting couple	22	14.0%
Male householder, no spouse	34	21.7%
Female householder, no spouse	67	42.7%
Households with children under 18	60	38.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	46	29.3%
Average household size	3.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	70.2%
Married	43.9%	18.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	43.9%	0.0%
Divorced	12.2%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 51.5%

Some college, no degree 13.2%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 15.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	36	33.3%
High school	52	48.1%
College / grad school	20	18.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 60.2%

Information 12.9%

Other services 6.5%

Professional & management 5.9%

Manufacturing 5.4%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.1%
Service	8.1%
Sales & office	56.5%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	5.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.5%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.6

Poverty

All people 51.4%

Under 18 years 82.6%

18 and over 42.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.7%
Retirement income	31.8%
Supplemental Security	23.6%
Cash public assistance	23.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	44.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	23.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	27.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.4%
Visited dentist	53.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.1%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	22.1%
65 and over	62.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	34.5%
Public insurance	77.6%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	419	80.7%
Spanish	13	3.1%
Other Indo-European	13	3.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	519	100.0%
Born in same state	519	100.0%
Born in different state	387	74.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	67	12.9%
Arab	36	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	12	2.3%
French	9	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.3%
Internet access	82.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78161

What city is ZIP code 78161 in?

ZIP code 78161 is primarily assigned to Sutherland Springs, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78161 in?

ZIP code 78161 falls within Wilson County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78161?

51% of residents in ZIP code 78161 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 78161 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 78161 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 78161?

ZIP code 78161 has an estimated population of 519 residents, with a density of 48 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 78161?

The median household income in ZIP code 78161 is $52,552, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 78161 in?

ZIP code 78161 observes the CST timezone.