| City: | Poth, Texas |
| Names to Avoid: | Recycle |
| County: | Wilson County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:11:30 PM |
| Population: | 1,825 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 830 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 29.0263, -98.1092 |
| Land Area: | 3.476 sq mi |
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Poth sits in south-central Texas, about 35 miles southeast of San Antonio in Wilson County. The town of 1,825 people is designated a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across this 3.2 square mile area.
The Poth post office maintains 949 PO Boxes for a community of 663 households. That's 1.43 boxes per household, meaning the post office serves people beyond just the immediate town. Surrounding rural areas without carrier delivery routes use the Poth post office as their mailing address. Despite the PO Box classification, the town does have limited street delivery on both city and rural carrier routes.
Poth's German heritage shows in the street names. Storts Street is the main artery with 118 delivery records. German surnames appear throughout: Eschenburg, Schriewer, Hosek, Klecka. You'll also find streets like Westmeyer, Carroll, and Railroad.
The population is diverse. Of the 1,825 residents, 57% identify as white, 25% as two or more races, and 17% as some other race. The median age is 37.9 years. About 75% own their homes while 25% rent.
Median household income stands at $72,961, with a per capita income of $38,178. The median home value is $194,700, with median rent at $1,120. One interesting employment pattern: 597 workers are in transportation and warehousing, which is 38% of the workforce. That's unusually high and suggests distribution centers or trucking operations in the area.
Educational attainment is modest. Only 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 24% of workers work from home, which is above the national average for small rural towns.
One alias exists for this ZIP: "Recycle." This isn't valid for mailing but may refer to a local landmark or facility that's recognized by USPS systems.
Street names heavily feature German surnames like Eschenburg, Schriewer, Hosek, and Klecka, reflecting the town's immigrant heritage.
ZIP Code 78147 has 1,825 residents and 663 households (average 2.75 persons per household). The median age is 37.9 years, slightly older than the state (35.6) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.1% male and 49.9% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (56.9%, higher than the state average of 50.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (56.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 56.5%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,825Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,646Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 525.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $72,961Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 663Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $194,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.75Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.83Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 2,101 | 1,867 | 1,855 | 2,110 | 2,155 | 2,066 | 2,156 | 2,151 | 2,035 | 1,805 | 1,691 | 1,709 | 1,646 |
| Decennial Census | 1,919 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,825 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37.9
Male Median Age: 36.6
Female Median Age: 38.9
| 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 | 50 | 74 | 74 | 81 | 46 | 49 | 59 | 70 | 58 | 47 | 70 | 56 | 56 | 48 | 36 | 24 | 7 | 10 |
| Female | 49 | 70 | 71 | 47 | 50 | 58 | 56 | 73 | 58 | 48 | 55 | 73 | 54 | 54 | 35 | 22 | 21 | 16 |
| Total | 99 | 144 | 145 | 128 | 96 | 107 | 115 | 143 | 116 | 95 | 125 | 129 | 110 | 102 | 71 | 46 | 28 | 26 |
| White: | 1,039 | 43.20% |
| Black: | 12 | 0.50% |
| Hispanic:* | 1,031 | 42.87% |
| Asian: | 4 | 0.17% |
| American Indian: | 13 | 0.54% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.04% |
| Other: | 305 | 12.68% |
| Total: | 2,405 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 915 | 50.14% | 36.6 years |
| Females: | 910 | 49.86% | 38.9 years |
| Total: | 1,825 | 100% | 37.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,575 | 95.69% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 21 | 1.28% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 50 | 4.31% |
| Total Population: | 1,646 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,575 | 95.69% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 71 | 4.31% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $72,961, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $10,033 (15.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,648. Family households earn a median of $82,426 versus $37,000 for nonfamily households (a difference of $45,426). By gender, male median income is $59,712 and female is $38,125, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $21,587 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 67.5%, which is notably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (25.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,928 | $59,167 | $57,931 | $60,769 | $62,417 | $66,000 | $67,067 | $70,556 | $65,313 | $68,529 | $61,579 | $69,917 | $72,961 |
| Median Family Income | $68,036 | $65,904 | $62,750 | $65,089 | $65,893 | $75,250 | $75,795 | $79,107 | $77,639 | $80,179 | $68,403 | $76,597 | $82,426 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $20,455 | $18,971 | $22,589 | $31,250 | $0 | $32,917 | $31,429 | $22,917 | $21,136 | $22,125 | $26,250 | $42,798 | $37,000 |
| Median Male Income | $48,594 | $41,705 | $37,500 | $46,469 | $0 | $41,250 | $38,631 | $47,083 | $41,845 | $59,531 | $63,750 | $71,691 | $59,712 |
| Median Female Income | $30,441 | $32,639 | $31,761 | $33,693 | $0 | $32,976 | $31,833 | $33,523 | $30,284 | $31,597 | $32,900 | $36,250 | $38,125 |
| Employed: | 752 | 65.68% |
| Unemployed: | 21 | 1.83% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 372 | 32.49% |
| Total: | 1,145 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 192 | 25.53% |
| Service: | 157 | 20.88% |
| Sales and Office: | 146 | 19.41% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 121 | 16.09% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 136 | 18.09% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 752 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $194,700, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $104,900 (116.82%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $63,200. The median gross rent is $1,120, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $529 (89.51%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $270. Of occupied housing, owners make up 61.12% (50.14% with a mortgage, 49.86% free-and-clear) and renters 38.88% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.20%, which is markedly above the state rate (9.62%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $89,800 | $89,400 | $88,900 | $105,300 | $113,700 | $121,500 | $131,700 | $148,800 | $131,500 | $150,000 | $144,600 | $181,300 | $194,700 |
| Less than $500: | 21 | 9.46% |
| $500 to $999: | 35 | 15.77% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 88 | 39.64% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 7 | 3.15% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 7 | 3.15% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 64 | 28.83% |
| Total: | 222 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $591 | $669 | $728 | $753 | $746 | $803 | $728 | $764 | $850 | $1,004 | $955 | $1,137 | $1,120 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 175 | 30.65% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 174 | 30.47% |
| Renter Occupied: | 222 | 38.88% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 571 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 571 | 88.80% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 72 | 11.20% |
| Total Housing Units: | 643 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 494 | 76.83% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 18 | 2.80% |
| Other Units: | 131 | 20.37% |
| Total Housing Units: | 643 | 100% |
In 2023, 16.80% 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 88.50%, which is on par with the state rate (85.70%). The uninsured rate is 3.50%, which is markedly below the state rate (17.40%). The share of people in poverty is 4.40%, which is markedly below the state rate (10.50%), down 10.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.70 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (61.81%). College enrollment is 16.08%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 77 | 7.44% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 42 | 4.06% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 329 | 31.79% |
| Some college, no degree: | 302 | 29.18% |
| Associate's degree: | 111 | 10.72% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 151 | 14.59% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 23 | 2.22% |
| Total: | 1,035 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 916 | 88.50% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 174 | 16.81% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,236 | 67.36% |
| Public Insurance: | 542 | 29.54% |
| No Insurance: | 57 | 3.11% |
| Total: | 1,835 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,778 | 96.89% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 14.5% | 11.6% | 14.4% | 13.5% | 11.9% | 9.6% | 12.0% | 9.9% | 10.1% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 33 | 8.29% |
| Kindergarten: | 17 | 4.27% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 246 | 61.81% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 38 | 9.55% |
| College or graduate school: | 64 | 16.08% |
| Total: | 398 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 50 | 12.56% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 301 | 75.63% |
ZIP Code 78147 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 43 business establishments, employing about 285 people with an annual payroll of $12,107,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,013Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 43Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $3,088,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $12,107,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 285Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 78147 is located in Wilson County, Texas, within the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41700) and Texas's 15th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,612,802 people, about 0.07% of whom live in ZIP Code 78147. It covers 3.476 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.029 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | San Antonio-New Braunfels, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 41700Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 2,612,802Source: Census |
| MSA: | San Antonio, TX MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 3.476 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.029 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 15Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7804.07 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4859096Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Poth town; TexasSource: Census |
ZIP Code 78147 is in the Poth Independent School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.