Somerset, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78069
Atascosa County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,137
- 61/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $75,625
- Median income Near-median income area
- $114,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Somerset pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 44%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 61
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78069 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78069 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Somerset, Atascosa County, Texas, home to 5,137 residents across 84.4 square miles, a density of 61 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78069 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,625 (0% above the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,394. The poverty rate is 14.8%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $114,300 (54% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,111; owner occupancy is 85.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Atascosa County, so 78069 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 78069
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Somerset, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78069.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78069, Somerset, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,137
Population
84.4
Area (sq mi)
61
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78069?
35.1
Median Age
54.4%
Male
45.6%
Female
10.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$75,625
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$30,394
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
30.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78069 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Somerset, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$75,625 Top 40% higher than 60% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Texas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,239housing units
2,239
Total Housing Units
1,988
Occupied Units
251
Vacant Units
3.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$114,300
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$1,111
Median Rent
1999
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 58 business establishments in ZIP 78069, employing approximately 293 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,195,000.
58
Businesses
293
Employees
$11.2M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 19.0% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 17.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 12.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 10.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 6.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 78069 vs 78052 →
ZIP 78069 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78224
San Antonio (78224)
17,601 residents
- 78065
Poteet (78065)
10,831 residents
- 78002
Atascosa (78002)
8,255 residents
- 78073
Von Ormy (78073)
8,171 residents
- 78052 6,388
Lytle (78052)
6,388 residents
- 78069 5,137
Somerset (78069)
5,137 residents
- 78039 1,657
La Coste (78039)
1,657 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78069 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78069 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78039
La Coste (78039)
$96,250 median income
- 78069
Somerset (78069)
$75,625 median income
- 78052
Lytle (78052)
$71,429 median income
- 78073
Von Ormy (78073)
$69,635 median income
- 78002
Atascosa (78002)
$66,744 median income
- 78224
San Antonio (78224)
$59,891 median income
- 78065
Poteet (78065)
$57,200 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 78069 ranks #2 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78069, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,137 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 78069 in?
ZIP code 78069 (Somerset) is located in Atascosa County, Texas. Atascosa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/atascosa-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78069?
ZIP code 78069 in Somerset, TX has a population of 5,137 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78069?
The median household income in ZIP 78069 is $75,625, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78069?
The median home value in ZIP 78069 is $114,300, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78069?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78069 is White at 37.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 86.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78069?
ZIP code 78069 has 58 business establishments employing approximately 293 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78069?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78069 are: Construction (11), Retail trade (10), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78069?
In ZIP code 78069, 50.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 78069?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78069 is 30.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78069?
In ZIP code 78069, approximately 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78069?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78069 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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