ZIP Code 78959, TX

Living in 78959

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Bikeability 27
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Walkability 68
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Commute 86
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Public Transit 28
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 63
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Airports 76
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Hospitals 88
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Colleges 53
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Schools 8
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Residents

2.1k Population +379 (2010–19)
47  y Median Age +9 (2010–19)
8% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
69% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black10%
Caucasian23%
Hispanic or Latino66%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school38%
High school graduate35%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$42k Median Household Income +$7.7k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty +9% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector70%
Self-employed13%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation33%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office18%
Service12%

Commute

Car, truck, or van86%
Walked7%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$105k Median Home Value +$58k (2010–19)
26% Built 2000 or Later
$335 Median Monthly Rent +$21 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied +6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home27%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity74%
LP gas21%
Utility gas5%

Crime

Violent Crime in 78959

United States45
Texas51
Gonzales County46

Property Crime in 78959

United States48
Texas58
Gonzales County22

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (31%)(67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump71%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 51 3 0
Feb 54 2 0
Mar 61 3 0
Apr 68 3 0
May 76 4 0
Jun 81 4 0
Jul 84 2 0
Aug 84 2 0
Sep 79 3 0
Oct 70 5 0
Nov 60 3 0
Dec 52 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 78959

Inland Flooding89
Tornado23
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 78959, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 78959, TX

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Shiner Catholic School
21 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 78959, TX

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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 78959, TX

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Memorial Hospital
15 miles, SW
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Lavaca Medical Center
27 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 78959, TX

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Easterwood Field
83 miles, NE
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