78147 ZIP Code — Poth, TX
Wilson County, Texas
ZIP code 78147 is located in Poth, Texas, within Wilson County. It covers approximately 3.48 square miles and serves a population of 1,709 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 830.
About ZIP code 78147
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $181,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $69,917. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
1,709
population
3.48
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
78147 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 78147
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78147. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Poth | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,709 |
| Population density | 491 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 493 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.48 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 29.0263 |
| Longitude | -98.1092 |
| 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 | 35.7% | 32.6% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 41.5% | 28.3% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.7% | 31.2% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 7.1% | 8.0% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
1,709
Population
491
People per sq mi
30.0
Median age
$69,917
Median household income
$33,717
Per capita income
$181,300
Median home value
$1,137
Median monthly rent
65.0%
Home ownership
3.2%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
456
Housing units
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
119
Under 5
106
54
5–9
48
71
10–14
63
50
15–19
44
72
20–24
65
180
25–34
160
98
35–44
88
47
45–54
41
39
55–59
34
35
60–64
31
62
65–74
56
56
75–84
49
22
85+
19
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 507 | 29.7% |
| 18 and over | 1,202 | 70.3% |
| 65 and over | 264 | 15.4% |
| Median age | 30.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
64.6%
Two or more races
18.8%
Hispanic or Latino
15.1%
Other race
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,301 | 64.6% |
| Two or more races | 378 | 18.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 304 | 15.1% |
| Other race | 24 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.7% | 32.6% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 41.5% | 28.3% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.7% | 31.2% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 7.1% | 8.0% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
7.2%
$25k–$35k
7.2%
$35k–$50k
15.6%
$50k–$75k
18.8%
$75k–$100k
17.9%
$100k–$150k
12.0%
$150k–$200k
5.1%
$200k+
9.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.1% |
| $200k+ | 9.8% |
| Median income | $69,917 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.8%
$50k–$100k
11.1%
$100k–$150k
21.1%
$150k–$200k
16.5%
$200k–$300k
28.6%
$300k–$500k
13.0%
$500k–$1M
1.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $181,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,137 |
| Owner occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% |
| Vacant | 13.1% |
| Single-family detached | 73.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 20.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.08 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 22.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 54.3% |
| 3 or more | 24.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.5% |
| Electricity | 70.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 362 | 63.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 7 | 1.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 92 | 16.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 108 | 19.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 276 | 48.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 164 | 28.8% |
| Average household size | 3.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 22.9% | 16.2% |
| Married | 67.0% | 65.2% |
| Separated | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 7.5% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 6.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.0%
Some HS, no diploma
2.5%
HS graduate
37.0%
Some college, no degree
29.8%
Associate's degree
5.2%
Bachelor's degree
15.5%
Graduate / professional
3.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 36 | 9.2% |
| Kindergarten | 15 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 221 | 56.7% |
| High school | 75 | 19.2% |
| College / grad school | 43 | 11.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
20.0%
Education & healthcare
16.3%
Retail trade
13.4%
Construction
13.2%
Manufacturing
8.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.4%
Other services
5.0%
Professional & management
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Public administration
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Finance & real estate
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.9% |
| Service | 22.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.1% |
| Production & transportation | 11.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.1% |
| Government | 13.1% |
| Self-employed | 8.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 88.3% |
| Carpool | 5.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 5.6% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.1 |
Poverty
All people
3.2%
Under 18 years
2.6%
18 and over
3.5%
Married-couple families
1.4%
Female-led households
11.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.1% |
| Retirement income | 20.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.1% |
| High blood pressure | 32.5% |
| High cholesterol | 33.6% |
| Diabetes | 12.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 21.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.0% |
| Binge drinking | 18.6% |
| No physical activity | 28.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.0% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 11.5% |
| No health insurance | 35.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.7% |
| Visited dentist | 50.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.9% |
| Teeth loss | 15.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 74 | 6.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 3.3% |
| 65 and over | 26.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.4% |
| Public insurance | 30.1% |
| No insurance | 5.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,484 | 86.8% |
| Spanish | 121 | 8.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 121 | 8.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,618 | 94.7% |
| Born in same state | 1,618 | 94.7% |
| Born in different state | 1,515 | 88.6% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 91 | 5.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 37 | 40.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 190 | 11.1% |
| French | 187 | 10.9% |
| Arab | 16 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 15 | 0.9% |
| English | 7 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.3% |
| Internet access | 93.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78147
What city is ZIP code 78147 in?
ZIP code 78147 is primarily assigned to Poth, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 78147 in?
ZIP code 78147 falls within Wilson County, Texas.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78147?
The median home value in ZIP code 78147 is $181,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 78147?
ZIP code 78147 has an estimated population of 1,709 residents, with a density of 492 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 78147?
The median household income in ZIP code 78147 is $69,917, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 78147 in?
ZIP code 78147 observes the CST timezone.