ZIP Code 78146

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Pettus · Bee County · Texas

Population
771

8/sq mi

Median income
$68,250

▼ 11% vs US

higher than 44% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$169,900

▼ 39% vs US

higher than 34% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
6.9%

Median age 26.8

Land area
100.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 78146 in Pettus, Texas has a population of 771. The median household income is $68,250, which is 11% below the national average. Median home value is $169,900, 39% below the US average. 6.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 78146 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 100.1 square miles in Pettus, Bee County, Texas. The area is home to 771 residents, producing a population density of 8 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 78146 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78146 sits at $68,250 (10% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $16,449. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $169,900 (31% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 70.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78146 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bee County, so you can benchmark 78146 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78146, Pettus, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

771

Population

100.1

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78146?

26.8

Median Age

55.3%

Male

44.7%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 43.0%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 54.1%
Hispanic or Latino 65.7%

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?

$68,250

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$16,449

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.9%

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

What does housing look like?

302

Total Housing Units

244

Occupied Units

58

Vacant Units

2.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.9%
Renter 29.1%

$169,900

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

1965

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 78146, employing approximately 155 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,261,000.

10

Businesses

155

Employees

$10.3M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 78146 vs 78162 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
78162 Tuleta, TX 375 4.0 mi
78142 Normanna, TX 119 4.9 mi
78104 Beeville, TX 175 7.4 mi
78119 Kenedy, TX 7,680 9.4 mi
78125 Mineral, TX 96 8.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78146 in?
ZIP code 78146 (Pettus) is located in Bee County, Texas. Bee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bee-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78146?
ZIP code 78146 in Pettus, TX has a population of 771 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78146?
The median household income in ZIP 78146 is $68,250, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78146?
The median home value in ZIP 78146 is $169,900, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78146?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78146 is Two or More Ethnicities at 54.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 65.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78146?
ZIP code 78146 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 155 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78146?
In ZIP code 78146, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.9% 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 78146?
In ZIP code 78146, approximately 70.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78146?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78146 is 5.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Pettus, TX

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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