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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 78119 has 7,048 residents and 1,960 households (average 2.52 persons per household). The median age is 39.8 years, older than the state (35.6) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 64.4% male and 35.6% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (57.2%) and White (48.9%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 57.2%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (8.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	7,048Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	7,023Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	5,748Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	21.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$45,694Source: Census ACS

Households:	1,960Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$128,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.52Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.33Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	7,720	7,625	7,377	7,637	7,395	7,446	7,521	7,672	7,160	6,960	7,068	7,147	7,023
Decennial Census	7,680	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	7,048	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 39.8

Male Median Age: 38.5

Female Median Age: 43.4

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	147	153	177	203	327	447	471	472	416	324	275	312	261	200	140	97	70	47
Female	125	138	195	169	124	126	139	133	149	149	150	154	187	182	127	92	82	88
Total	272	291	372	372	451	573	610	605	565	473	425	466	448	382	267	189	152	135

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	3,449	35.00%
Black:	799	8.11%
Hispanic:*	4,028	40.87%
Asian:	89	0.90%
American Indian:	42	0.43%
Hawaiian:	1	0.01%
Other:	1,447	14.68%
Total:	9,855	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	4,539	64.40%	38.5 years
Females:	2,509	35.60%	43.4 years
Total:	7,048	100%	39.8 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	6,547	93.22%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	73	1.04%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	185	2.63%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	218	5.74%
Total Population:	7,023	100%
Total Native Population:	6,620	94.26%
Total Foreign-born Population:	403	5.74%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $45,694, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $9,697 (26.9%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,719. Family households earn a median of $80,459 versus $21,889 for nonfamily households (a difference of $58,570). By gender, male median income is $34,046 and female is $57,075, which is considerably higher than the state female median ($49,838), with a current gap of $23,029 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 36.4%, which is markedly below the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is a bit less than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (31.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$35,997	$35,347	$38,527	$43,416	$42,617	$41,096	$48,286	$47,838	$52,413	$46,734	$35,370	$0	$45,694
Median Family Income	$41,667	$36,583	$42,770	$46,857	$49,211	$47,679	$61,116	$67,679	$72,800	$85,192	$74,258	$79,871	$80,459
Median NonFamily Income	$17,336	$20,000	$18,221	$23,375	$20,556	$32,000	$36,042	$33,914	$40,440	$33,274	$23,050	$21,081	$21,889
Median Male Income	$39,655	$35,859	$36,181	$39,760	$32,411	$49,948	$42,241	$41,986	$53,971	$39,651	$39,172	$34,580	$34,046
Median Female Income	$33,333	$34,183	$39,350	$34,737	$33,065	$33,911	$35,618	$35,491	$37,852	$40,292	$39,315	$41,783	$57,075

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	2,049	34.75%
Unemployed:	98	1.66%
Not In Labor Force:	3,749	63.59%
Total:	5,896	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	454	22.16%
Service:	641	31.28%
Sales and Office:	449	21.91%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	336	16.40%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	169	8.25%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	2,049	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $128,500, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $73,100 (131.95%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $38,400. The median gross rent is $1,043, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $428 (69.59%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $343. Of occupied housing, owners make up 57.04% (36.21% with a mortgage, 63.79% free-and-clear) and renters 42.96% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 23.75%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (9.62%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$55,400	$63,100	$64,800	$69,500	$73,400	$77,300	$81,700	$88,800	$90,100	$95,200	$91,300	$129,200	$128,500

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	39	5.01%
$500 to $999:	318	40.87%
$1,000 to $1,499:	367	47.17%
$1,500 to $1,999:	33	4.24%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	21	2.70%
Total:	778	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$615	$607	$673	$524	$545	$613	$591	$623	$700	$759	$825	$962	$1,043

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	374	20.65%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	659	36.39%
Renter Occupied:	778	42.96%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	1,811	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	1,811	76.25%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	564	23.75%
Total Housing Units:	2,375	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	1,492	62.82%
Multi-Family Units:	476	20.04%
Other Units:	407	17.14%
Total Housing Units:	2,375	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 10.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 73.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 14.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 41.40%, which is notably higher than the state rate (28.90%). The share of people in poverty is 21.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 1.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.50 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (29.82%). College enrollment is 22.44%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	331	6.20%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,066	19.97%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,806	33.83%
Some college, no degree:	1,045	19.58%
Associate's degree:	557	10.43%
Bachelor's degree:	332	6.22%
Graduate or professional degree:	201	3.77%
Total:	5,338	100%
High school or higher:	3,941	73.83%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	533	9.99%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	2,351	48.22%
Public Insurance:	1,880	38.56%
No Insurance:	645	13.23%
Total:	4,876	100%
Has Health Insurance:	4,231	86.77%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	22.9%	28.3%	25.2%	22.6%	26.4%	27.2%	22.6%	24.2%	21.6%	21.9%	20.1%	22.3%	21.1%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	117	12.33%
Kindergarten:	119	12.54%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	217	22.87%
High school (grades 9-12):	283	29.82%
College or graduate school:	213	22.44%
Total:	949	100%
Early Childhood:	236	24.87%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	619	65.23%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Kenedy, Texas
Counties:	Karnes County[Primary] Goliad County Live Oak County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	7:59:18 PM
Population:	7,048 [See All]
Area Codes:	830 / 361
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	28.7934, -97.8432
Land Area:	328.834 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/78119/zip-code-78119.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	2,281Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	245Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	3,254Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	1,742Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	264Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	162Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$78,352,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$234,065,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	3,009Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	--Source: Census
CBSA Number:	--Source: Census
CBSA Type:	--Source: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	0Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	328.834 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	1.167 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	15,27Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	7804.07, 9128.25 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	4838860Source: Census
Place Name:	Kenedy city; TexasSource: Census

ZIP Code 78119 in Kenedy, TX

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 78119

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 78119

Sources & References