78119 ZIP Code — Kenedy, TX

Karnes County, Texas

ZIP code 78119 is located in Kenedy, Texas, within Karnes County. It covers approximately 328.83 square miles and serves a population of 7,147 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 830/361.

About ZIP code 78119

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $129,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

The dominant occupation class is service, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 78119 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,147

population

328.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78119 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78119

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78119. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kenedy	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78118 Karnes City (8.1 mi) 78151 Runge (10.7 mi) 78141 Nordheim (15.3 mi) 78111 Ecleto (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,147
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	255

Geography
Land area	328.83 sq mi
Water area	1.17 sq mi
Latitude	28.7934
Longitude	-97.8432
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	830/361

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.1%	45.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	27.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	18.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	5.9%	7.9%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

7,147

Population

People per sq mi

35.5

Median age

Median household income

$17,938

Per capita income

$129,200

Median home value

$962

Median monthly rent

59.8%

Home ownership

24.7%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

1,742

Housing units

12.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

291

Under 5

160

184

5–9

102

244

10–14

135

169

15–19

299

20–24

165

1,013

25–34

558

885

35–44

488

431

45–54

238

241

55–59

133

246

60–64

136

321

65–74

177

207

75–84

114

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,292	18.1%
18 and over	5,855	81.9%
65 and over	936	13.1%
Median age	35.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.9%

Two or more races 18.9%

Hispanic or Latino 17.7%

Black or African American 7.9%

Other race 2.6%

Asian 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	4,414	50.9%
Two or more races	1,636	18.9%
Hispanic or Latino	1,532	17.7%
Black or African American	687	7.9%
Other race	224	2.6%
Asian	124	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	58	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.1%	45.6%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	27.8%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	18.7%	22.6%
Over $200k	5.9%	7.9%	7.8%

Under $10k 13.7%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 12.8%

$25k–$35k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 6.1%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.7%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	12.8%
$25k–$35k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	6.1%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	19.2%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.4%

$50k–$100k 25.4%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k–$300k 21.3%

$300k–$500k 6.7%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$129,200
Median rent / month	$962
Owner occupied	59.8%
Renter occupied	40.2%
Vacant	29.0%
Single-family detached	72.1%
Large apartment buildings	5.7%
Mobile homes	10.4%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	14.2%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	22.2%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	12.4%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	6.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	10.7%
1 bedroom	11.6%
2 bedrooms	18.7%
3 bedrooms	51.9%
4 bedrooms	7.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.5%
1 vehicle	30.2%
2 vehicles	37.4%
3 or more	16.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.5%
Electricity	76.8%
Propane / LP gas	3.6%
No fuel used	3.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	740	42.7%
Cohabiting couple	213	12.3%
Male householder, no spouse	337	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	441	25.5%
Households with children under 18	553	31.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	584	33.7%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	54.4%	30.3%
Married	27.5%	39.7%
Separated	2.3%	2.9%
Widowed	4.0%	12.9%
Divorced	11.9%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.2%

Some HS, no diploma 17.2%

HS graduate 37.0%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.7%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.6%
Bachelor's or higher	12.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	138	15.9%
Kindergarten	210	24.2%
Elementary school	114	13.1%
High school	246	28.3%
College / grad school	161	18.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 26.7%

Construction 18.3%

Retail trade 12.0%

Education & healthcare 9.6%

Agriculture & mining 8.6%

Other services 8.2%

Professional & management 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Information 3.1%

Manufacturing 2.3%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Wholesale trade 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.8%
Service	31.3%
Sales & office	27.0%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	4.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	50.8%
Government	31.6%
Self-employed	17.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.6%
Carpool	13.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.3%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.8

Poverty

All people 24.7%

Under 18 years 48.5%

18 and over 15.5%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 59.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.0%
Retirement income	24.4%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	19.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	4.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	20.3%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	22.1%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	41.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.5%
Visited dentist	43.7%
Cholesterol screening	84.0%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	206	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.6%
65 and over	44.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.7%
Public insurance	40.5%
No insurance	11.2%
Uninsured under 19	8.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,696	93.7%
Spanish	614	9.2%
Other Indo-European	469	7.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	28	0.4%
Other languages	117	1.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,774	94.8%
Born in same state	6,741	94.3%
Born in different state	5,958	83.4%
Foreign born	33	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	373	5.2%
Not a US citizen	100	26.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	454	6.4%
Arab	95	1.3%
French	80	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	19	0.3%
Polish	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	24.2%
Internet access	90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78119

What city is ZIP code 78119 in?

ZIP code 78119 is primarily assigned to Kenedy, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78119 in?

ZIP code 78119 falls within Karnes County, Texas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78119?

25% of residents in ZIP code 78119 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78119?

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

Does ZIP code 78119 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 78119 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78119?

The median home value in ZIP code 78119 is $129,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 78119 in?

ZIP code 78119 observes the CST timezone.