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 Low-density area
- $62,738
- Median income Near-median income area
- $147,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,528. The poverty rate is 15.3%, with unemployment at 1.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $147,000 (41% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $1,177; owner occupancy is 51.0%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Karnes County, so 78119 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 78119
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kenedy, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78119.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
16 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 78119?
40.2
Median Age
68.8%
Male
31.2%
Female
3.3%
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?
$62,738
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$22,528
Per Capita Income
15.3%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 78119 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Kenedy, 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)
$62,738 37th percentile higher than 37% 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
2,539housing units
2,539
Total Housing Units
1,944
Occupied Units
595
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$147,000
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 78119 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78119
Kenedy (78119)
7,680 residents
- 78146 771
Pettus (78146)
771 residents
- 78162 375
Tuleta (78162)
375 residents
- 78145 103
Pawnee (78145)
103 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78119 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 78119 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78146
Pettus (78146)
$68,250 median income
- 78119
Kenedy (78119)
$62,738 median income
- 78145
Pawnee (78145)
$46,563 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78119, 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 (7,680 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 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.
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