78122 ZIP Code — Leesville, TX

Gonzales County, Texas

ZIP code 78122 is located in Leesville, Texas, within Gonzales County. It covers approximately 38.48 square miles and serves a population of 207 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 830.

About ZIP code 78122

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $257,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $148,125. 81% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 78122 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

207

population

38.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78122 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78122

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78122. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Leesville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

78140 Nixon (2.5 mi) 78614 Cost (12.3 mi) 78160 Stockdale (13.6 mi) 78159 Smiley (15.5 mi) 78155 Seguin (15.9 mi) 78121 La Vernia (18.1 mi) 78638 Kingsbury (18.1 mi) 78629 Gonzales (19.3 mi) 78161 Sutherland Springs (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	207
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	177

Geography
Land area	38.48 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	29.3896
Longitude	-97.7747
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	26.9%	43.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	33.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	35.4%	18.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.7%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

207

Population

People per sq mi

64.3

Median age

$148,125

Median household income

$52,045

Per capita income

$257,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.2%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

141

Housing units

4.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

25–34

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4	1.9%
18 and over	203	98.1%
65 and over	63	30.4%
Median age	64.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 43%

Black or African American 42.6%

Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

Two or more races 7.2%

Group	Count	%
White	96	43%
Black or African American	95	42.6%
Hispanic or Latino	16	7.2%
Two or more races	16	7.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.9%	43.0%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	33.7%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	35.4%	18.6%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.7%	7.8%

$35k–$50k 5.7%

$50k–$75k 24.4%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 46.3%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	5.7%
$50k–$75k	24.4%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	8.9%
$150k–$200k	46.3%
Median income	$148,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.3%

$50k–$100k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k–$300k 53.8%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$257,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.2%
Renter occupied	13.8%
Vacant	22.2%
Single-family detached	66.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	24.1%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	5.7%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	22.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	41.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.2%
2 bedrooms	10.8%
3 bedrooms	65.8%
4 bedrooms	3.8%
5+ bedrooms	11.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	29.3%
3 or more	70.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	110	89.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	13	10.6%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	6	4.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	100	81.3%
Average household size	1.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.8%	6.9%
Married	76.5%	93.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.7%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.9%

Some HS, no diploma 25.7%

HS graduate 42.9%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 3.1%

Bachelor's degree 2.6%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	66.5%
Bachelor's or higher	4.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	4	40.0%
College / grad school	6	60.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 57.8%

Wholesale trade 15.5%

Education & healthcare 15.5%

Public administration 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	5.2%
Service	16.4%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	5.2%
Production & transportation	57.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.4%
Government	16.4%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.4%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	81.3%
Retirement income	20.3%
Supplemental Security	13.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.3%
High blood pressure	46.0%
High cholesterol	42.5%
Diabetes	17.9%
Heart disease	10.8%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	34.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	26.6%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	16.5%
No health insurance	32.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	44.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	22.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.0%
Under 18	100.0%
18–64 years	27.1%
65 and over	25.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.5%
Public insurance	75.8%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	207	100.0%
Spanish	6	2.9%
Other Indo-European	6	2.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	207	100.0%
Born in same state	207	100.0%
Born in different state	195	94.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	5	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	4	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	59.4%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78122

What city is ZIP code 78122 in?

ZIP code 78122 is primarily assigned to Leesville, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78122 in?

ZIP code 78122 falls within Gonzales County, Texas.

Does ZIP code 78122 have a large retiree population?

81% of households in ZIP code 78122 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 78122 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 78122 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 78122?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 78122 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 78122 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 78122 in?

ZIP code 78122 observes the CST timezone.