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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 78629 has 12,046 residents and 4,418 households (average 2.66 persons per household). The median age is 39.6 years, older than the state (35.6) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.1% male and 50.9% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (55.2%, lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (48.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 48.1%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).

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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:	12,046Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	12,380Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	12,970Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	28.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$65,638Source: Census ACS

Households:	4,418Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$193,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.66Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.16Source: 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	--	11,526	11,565	12,018	12,091	12,172	12,194	12,341	12,047	12,393	12,612	12,011	12,054	12,380
Decennial Census	11,887	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	12,046	--	--	--

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: 39.6

Male Median Age: 38.6

Female Median Age: 40.6

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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	355	434	476	470	323	293	336	371	325	335	363	400	406	372	235	196	130	96
Female	321	405	453	498	308	306	382	350	313	339	389	424	390	350	306	260	159	177
Total	676	839	929	968	631	599	718	721	638	674	752	824	796	722	541	456	289	273

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

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Population by Race

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White:	6,651	42.41%
Black:	894	5.70%
Hispanic:*	5,790	36.92%
Asian:	47	0.30%
American Indian:	112	0.71%
Hawaiian:	4	0.03%
Other:	2,183	13.92%
Total:	15,681	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:	5,916	49.11%	38.6 years
Females:	6,130	50.89%	40.6 years
Total:	12,046	100%	39.6 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	10,964	88.56%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	62	0.50%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	490	3.96%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	864	10.94%
Total Population:	12,380	100%
Total Native Population:	11,026	89.06%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,354	10.94%

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 $65,638, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $25,229 (62.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,855. Family households earn a median of $73,829 versus $31,029 for nonfamily households (a difference of $42,800). By gender, male median income is $57,872 and female is $39,198, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $18,674 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 58.3%, which is lower than the state rate (65.3%). The unemployment rate is 0.3%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (27.2%).

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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	$40,409	$41,446	$42,807	$43,527	$43,369	$48,043	$48,507	$52,115	$53,783	$60,092	$56,433	$64,807	$65,638
Median Family Income	$47,639	$45,605	$49,074	$50,956	$49,808	$57,604	$60,519	$62,486	$62,932	$67,123	$63,141	$69,583	$73,829
Median NonFamily Income	$23,469	$24,107	$20,370	$17,214	$20,500	$18,403	$23,750	$30,197	$27,420	$34,583	$31,992	$30,625	$31,029
Median Male Income	$27,906	$31,589	$35,148	$34,575	$33,162	$36,096	$39,746	$41,044	$42,358	$52,364	$54,448	$56,064	$57,872
Median Female Income	$26,179	$26,304	$26,057	$27,684	$28,088	$28,305	$31,174	$32,361	$34,421	$35,286	$36,667	$38,032	$39,198

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:	5,402	58.10%
Unemployed:	15	0.16%
Not In Labor Force:	3,880	41.73%
Total:	9,297	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:	1,470	27.21%
Service:	884	16.36%
Sales and Office:	1,337	24.75%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	658	12.18%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,053	19.49%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	5,402	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 $193,200, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $110,300 (133.05%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $54,200. The median gross rent is $812, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $294 (56.76%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $80. Of occupied housing, owners make up 64.80% (34.03% with a mortgage, 65.97% free-and-clear) and renters 35.20% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.45%, which is far 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	$82,900	$84,600	$85,700	$88,600	$95,000	$114,500	$112,000	$128,800	$139,000	$135,300	$144,900	$185,700	$193,200

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:	425	25.85%
$500 to $999:	464	28.22%
$1,000 to $1,499:	445	27.07%
$1,500 to $1,999:	151	9.18%
$2,000 to $2,499:	20	1.22%
$2,500 to $2,999:	4	0.24%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	135	8.21%
Total:	1,644	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	$518	$543	$576	$599	$615	$633	$644	$764	$732	$811	$889	$922	$812

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):	1,030	22.05%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,997	42.75%
Renter Occupied:	1,644	35.20%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	4,671	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	4,671	87.55%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	664	12.45%
Total Housing Units:	5,335	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:	3,641	68.25%
Multi-Family Units:	737	13.81%
Other Units:	957	17.94%
Total Housing Units:	5,335	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 12.40% 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 73.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 15.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 12.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 3.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.40 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 elementary (55.64%). College enrollment is 6.51%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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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:	916	11.65%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,134	14.42%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,879	36.61%
Some college, no degree:	1,380	17.55%
Associate's degree:	578	7.35%
Bachelor's degree:	693	8.81%
Graduate or professional degree:	284	3.61%
Total:	7,864	100%
High school or higher:	5,814	73.93%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	977	12.42%

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:	7,156	54.40%
Public Insurance:	4,076	30.98%
No Insurance:	1,923	14.62%
Total:	13,155	100%
Has Health Insurance:	11,232	85.38%

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	15.2%	16.8%	16.5%	16.3%	17.1%	14.0%	13.6%	13.9%	10.8%	10.5%	10.7%	10.6%	12.2%

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:	165	5.19%
Kindergarten:	186	5.85%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,770	55.64%
High school (grades 9-12):	853	26.82%
College or graduate school:	207	6.51%
Total:	3,181	100%
Early Childhood:	351	11.03%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,809	88.31%

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

City:	Gonzales, Texas
Names to Avoid:	Dilworth, Hamon, Maurin, Nickel, Oak Forest, Summerville
Counties:	Gonzales County[Primary] De Witt County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	8:11:41 PM
Population:	12,046 [See All]
Area Code:	830
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	29.4560, -97.4628
Land Area:	421.614 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/78629/zip-code-78629.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	4,876Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	429Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	22,027Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	3,857Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	234Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	287Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$39,258,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$157,998,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	3,498Source: 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:	421.614 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	2.29 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	27Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	9128.25 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	4830116Source: Census
Place Name:	Gonzales city; TexasSource: Census

ZIP Code 78629 in Gonzales, 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 78629

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 78629

Sources & References