Nixon, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78140
Gonzales County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,380
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $50,250
- Median income Below-median income area
- $85,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 6.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Nixon pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78140 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78140 covers 375.6 square miles in Nixon, Gonzales County, Texas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,380 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78140 reports a modest median household income of $50,250 (34% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,798. The poverty rate is 12.0%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $85,200 (66% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $845; owner occupancy is 73.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Gonzales County, so 78140 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 78140
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nixon, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78140.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 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 78140, Nixon, 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
3,380
Population
375.6
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78140?
36.2
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
16.8%
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?
$50,250
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$27,798
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 78140 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Nixon, 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)
$50,250 15th percentile higher than 15% 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
1,410housing units
1,410
Total Housing Units
1,278
Occupied Units
132
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$85,200
Median Home Value
-66% vs state ZIP avg
$845
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 78140, employing approximately 776 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,462,000.
50
Businesses
776
Employees
$41.5M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 18.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 16.0% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 14.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 12.0% |
| Construction | 5 | 10.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 6.0% |
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 78140 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 78140
Nixon (78140)
3,380 residents
- 78122 418
Leesville (78122)
418 residents
- 78143 85
Pandora (78143)
85 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 78140 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78140, 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 (3,380 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 78140 in?
ZIP code 78140 (Nixon) is located in Gonzales County, Texas. Gonzales County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gonzales-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78140?
ZIP code 78140 in Nixon, TX has a population of 3,380 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78140?
The median household income in ZIP 78140 is $50,250, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78140?
The median home value in ZIP 78140 is $85,200, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78140?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78140 is White at 55.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 62.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78140?
ZIP code 78140 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 776 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78140?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78140 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Accommodation and food services (8), Retail trade (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78140?
In ZIP code 78140, 45.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.2% 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 78140?
In ZIP code 78140, approximately 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78140?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78140 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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