Karnes County, TX ZIP Codes
Texas (TX) · 8 ZIP codes · 8 cities
8
ZIP codes
14,754
population (2021)
-0.5%
pop change since 2010
48255
FIPS code
Karnes County ZIP code map
About Karnes County
Karnes County is located in Texas and contains 8 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 14,754 as of 2021,
a decrease of
0.5% from 14,824 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Karnes County is 48255.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 14,754 |
| 2010 population | 14,824 |
| Change | -0.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| FIPS code | 48255 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Karnes County
ZIP codes for Karnes County, TX (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78111 | Ecleto | Karnes | View map |
| 78113 | Falls City | Karnes | View map |
| 78116 | Gillett | Karnes | View map |
| 78117 | Hobson | Karnes | View map |
| 78118 | Karnes City | Karnes | View map |
| 78119 | Kenedy | Karnes | View map |
| 78144 | Panna Maria | Karnes | View map |
| 78151 | Runge | Karnes | View map |
Demographics & statistics
16,464
Population
38.2
Median age
$36,990
Median household income
$27,664
Per capita income
$181,317
Median home value
$542
Median monthly rent
78.3%
Home ownership
16.6%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
5,200
Housing units
21.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
436
Under 5
386
554
5–9
491
452
10–14
401
482
15–19
428
629
20–24
557
1,431
25–34
1,268
1,293
35–44
1,147
956
45–54
848
566
55–59
502
504
60–64
447
813
65–74
720
437
75–84
387
174
85+
155
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,328 | 20.5% |
| 18 and over | 13,136 | 79.5% |
| 65 and over | 2,686 | 25.9% |
| Median age | 38.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
54.7%
Hispanic or Latino
17.8%
Two or more races
17.2%
Black or African American
4.8%
Other race
4.3%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,951 | 54.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,572 | 17.8% |
| Two or more races | 3,455 | 17.2% |
| Black or African American | 965 | 4.8% |
| Other race | 864 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 161 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 64 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.5%
$10k–$15k
5.5%
$15k–$25k
8.7%
$25k–$35k
6.8%
$35k–$50k
17.6%
$50k–$75k
10.1%
$75k–$100k
10.5%
$100k–$150k
15.5%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k+
13.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.7% |
| $200k+ | 13.2% |
| Median income | $36,990 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.4%
$50k–$100k
23.0%
$100k–$150k
11.7%
$150k–$200k
5.8%
$200k–$300k
24.0%
$300k–$500k
16.5%
$500k–$1M
3.5%
$1M+
2.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $181,317 |
| Median rent / month | $542 |
| Owner occupied | 78.3% |
| Renter occupied | 21.7% |
| Vacant | 25.8% |
| Single-family detached | 73.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.4% |
| Mobile homes | 17.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.34 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 16.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 9.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.4% |
| 3 or more | 29.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 15.4% |
| Electricity | 76.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,502 | 55.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 358 | 5.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 992 | 16.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,255 | 22.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,621 | 31.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,797 | 39.6% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.0% | 22.2% |
| Married | 51.7% | 57.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 10.4% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 8.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.3%
Some HS, no diploma
10.1%
HS graduate
39.1%
Some college, no degree
17.6%
Associate's degree
5.0%
Bachelor's degree
12.9%
Graduate / professional
8.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 82.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 177 | 3.6% |
| Kindergarten | 302 | 6.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,155 | 40.9% |
| High school | 870 | 41.3% |
| College / grad school | 308 | 8.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
25.3%
Education & healthcare
20.8%
Retail trade
11.2%
Construction
8.8%
Public administration
8.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Manufacturing
4.6%
Professional & management
3.8%
Other services
3.7%
Finance & real estate
2.6%
Transportation & utilities
2.4%
Information
1.7%
Wholesale trade
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.9% |
| Service | 18.7% |
| Sales & office | 17.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.8% |
| Production & transportation | 16.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 60.6% |
| Government | 23.5% |
| Self-employed | 15.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.2% |
| Carpool | 9.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.9 |
Poverty
All people
16.6%
Under 18 years
38.0%
18 and over
13.1%
Married-couple families
4.4%
Female-led households
50.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.6% |
| Retirement income | 19.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.5% |
| High cholesterol | 37.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 25.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.6% |
| No physical activity | 28.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 12.8% |
| No health insurance | 31.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.4% |
| Visited dentist | 51.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 16.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 757 | 7.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.3% |
| Under 18 | 2.2% |
| 18–64 years | 8.3% |
| 65 and over | 35.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.7% |
| Public insurance | 39.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,642 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 1,615 | 7.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,375 | 6.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 91 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 117 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,146 | 92.0% |
| Born in same state | 15,051 | 91.4% |
| Born in different state | 13,441 | 82.7% |
| Foreign born | 95 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,318 | 8.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 332 | 55.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,067 | 6.5% |
| French | 537 | 3.3% |
| Arab | 412 | 2.5% |
| Polish | 57 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 26 | 0.2% |
| English | 21 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 2 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.3% |
| Internet access | 87.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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