PlainZIP

Kenedy, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78119

Karnes County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,680
9/sq mi
$62,738
Median income
$147,000
Median home value
9.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kenedy pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78119 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78119 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kenedy, Karnes County, Texas, home to 7,680 residents across 844.0 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 78119 reports a modest median household income of $62,738 (17% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $22,528. Local economic indicators show a 15.3% poverty rate alongside 1.1% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $147,000 (41% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,177 monthly, and 51.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 78119, plus 6 more within Karnes County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 78119

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kenedy, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78119.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 78119, Kenedy, 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

7,680

Population

844.0

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78119?

40.2

Median Age

68.8%

Male

31.2%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 42.8%
African American 15.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 34.1%
Hispanic or Latino 56.9%

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?

$62,738

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$22,528

Per Capita Income

15.3%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 78119 ranks nationally

Kenedy, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$62,738 34th percentile higher than 34% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 42.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,539

Total Housing Units

1,944

Occupied Units

595

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.0%
Renter 49.0%

$147,000

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$1,177

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 162 business establishments in ZIP 78119, employing approximately 3,009 people with a combined annual payroll of $234,065,000.

162

Businesses

3,009

Employees

$234.1M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 26 16.1%
Retail trade 24 14.8%
Wholesale trade 16 9.9%
Transportation and warehousing 14 8.6%
Health care and social assistance 12 7.4%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 11 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 6.8%
Other services (except public administration) 11 6.8%
Construction 10 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 4.9%
Finance and insurance 6 3.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 2.5%

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 78119 vs 78145 →

ZIP 78119 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78119 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 78119 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 78119 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
78145 Pawnee, TX 103 8.4 mi
78146 Pettus, TX 771 9.4 mi
78162 Tuleta, TX 375 12.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Karnes County

78118 standard
Karnes City, TX
Pop: 3,976
78113 standard
Falls City, TX
Pop: 2,435
78151 standard
Runge, TX
Pop: 1,347
78117 standard
Hobson, TX
Pop: 545
78116 standard
Gillett, TX
Pop: 390
78144 standard
Panna Maria, TX
Pop: 45

Related Areas

Karnes County Kenedy, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78119 in? ▼
ZIP code 78119 (Kenedy) is located in Karnes County, Texas. Karnes County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/karnes-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78119? ▼
ZIP code 78119 in Kenedy, TX has a population of 7,680 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78119? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 78119 is $62,738, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78119? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 78119 is $147,000, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78119? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 78119 is White at 42.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 56.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78119? ▼
ZIP code 78119 has 162 business establishments employing approximately 3,009 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78119? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78119 are: Accommodation and food services (26), Retail trade (24), Wholesale trade (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78119? ▼
In ZIP code 78119, 42.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78119? ▼
In ZIP code 78119, approximately 51.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78119? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78119 is 15.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.