Hobson ZIP Codes — Karnes County, TX
There is one unique ZIP code in Hobson, Texas and it is 78117. Area code: 830.
1
ZIP codes
69.61
sq mi land
0.58
sq mi water
830
area code
Hobson, TX ZIP code map
ZIP codes for Hobson, TX (1)
Demographics & statistics
667
Population
40.4
Median age
$84,479
Median household income
$40,421
Per capita income
$241,700
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
96.8%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
357
Housing units
33.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
15
Under 5
25
37
5–9
61
14
10–14
24
14
15–19
23
18
25–34
28
70
35–44
114
22
45–54
36
13
55–59
20
14
60–64
23
26
65–74
41
5
75–84
9
6
85+
9
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 191 | 28.6% |
| 18 and over | 476 | 71.4% |
| 65 and over | 96 | 14.4% |
| Median age | 40.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78.5%
Two or more races
14.2%
Hispanic or Latino
5%
Other race
2.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 551 | 78.5% |
| Two or more races | 100 | 14.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 5% |
| Other race | 16 | 2.3% |
Household income
$15k–$25k
3.5%
$25k–$35k
9.8%
$35k–$50k
29.5%
$50k–$75k
3.9%
$75k–$100k
8.4%
$100k–$150k
22.8%
$150k–$200k
8.4%
$200k+
13.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 3.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 29.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 3.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.4% |
| $200k+ | 13.7% |
| Median income | $84,479 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.6%
$50k–$100k
24.6%
$100k–$150k
6.9%
$150k–$200k
7.6%
$200k–$300k
10.5%
$300k–$500k
38.8%
$500k–$1M
3.3%
$1M+
4.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $241,700 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 96.8% |
| Renter occupied | 3.2% |
| Vacant | 22.1% |
| Single-family detached | 76.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 21.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.38 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 44.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 1.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 74.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 8.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 22.5% |
| 3 or more | 67.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 6.7% |
| Electricity | 76.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 15.8% |
| Wood | 1.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 202 | 70.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 18 | 6.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 27 | 9.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 38 | 13.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 146 | 51.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 65 | 22.8% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 20.3% | 8.8% |
| Married | 65.0% | 71.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 10.2% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 9.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.2%
Some HS, no diploma
4.8%
HS graduate
26.0%
Some college, no degree
23.8%
Associate's degree
5.3%
Bachelor's degree
23.8%
Graduate / professional
10.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 3 | 1.7% |
| Elementary school | 133 | 74.3% |
| High school | 22 | 12.3% |
| College / grad school | 21 | 11.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.1%
Retail trade
20.7%
Construction
11.1%
Agriculture & mining
6.1%
Manufacturing
6.1%
Other services
5.7%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Public administration
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
2.7%
Professional & management
2.7%
Wholesale trade
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 25.7% |
| Service | 7.3% |
| Sales & office | 32.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 19.2% |
| Production & transportation | 15.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 60.2% |
| Government | 36.4% |
| Self-employed | 3.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 91.6% |
| Carpool | 3.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.9 |
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 | 21.4% |
| Retirement income | 11.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.0% |
| High cholesterol | 37.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 26.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.0% |
| No physical activity | 24.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 11.9% |
| No health insurance | 23.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.9% |
| Visited dentist | 57.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.8% |
| Teeth loss | 14.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 25 | 5.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 5.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 3.9% |
| 65 and over | 21.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 88.0% |
| Public insurance | 16.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 627 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 16 | 2.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 16 | 2.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 651 | 97.6% |
| Born in same state | 651 | 97.6% |
| Born in different state | 589 | 88.3% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 16 | 2.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 7 | 43.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 80 | 12% |
| Italian | 46 | 6.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 36 | 5.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.7% |
| Internet access | 91.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.