Runge, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78151
Karnes County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,347
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $26,597
- Median income Below-median income area
- $100,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 26.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Runge pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 1st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78151 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78151 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Runge, Karnes County, Texas, home to just 1,347 residents across 269.4 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78151 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $26,597 (65% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,210. The poverty rate is 44.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $100,900 (59% below the average Texas ZIP); owner occupancy is 49.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 20.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Karnes County, so 78151 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 78151
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Runge, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78151.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 78151, Runge, 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
1,347
Population
269.4
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78151?
20.9
Median Age
30.4%
Male
69.6%
Female
1.2%
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?
$26,597
Median Household Income
-65% vs state ZIP avg
$27,210
Per Capita Income
44.0%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 78151 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Runge, 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)
$26,597 1st percentile higher than 1% 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
731housing units
731
Total Housing Units
628
Occupied Units
103
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$100,900
Median Home Value
-59% vs state ZIP avg
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 78151, employing approximately 94 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,377,000.
18
Businesses
94
Employees
$4.4M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 22.2% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 16.7% |
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 78151 vs 78141 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78141 | Nordheim, TX | 596 | 5.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78151, 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 (1,347 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 78151 in?
ZIP code 78151 (Runge) 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 78151?
ZIP code 78151 in Runge, TX has a population of 1,347 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78151?
The median household income in ZIP 78151 is $26,597, which is 65% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78151?
The median home value in ZIP 78151 is $100,900, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78151?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78151 is White at 61.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 63.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78151?
ZIP code 78151 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 94 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78151?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78151 are: Transportation and warehousing (4), Retail trade (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78151?
In ZIP code 78151, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.2% 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 78151?
In ZIP code 78151, approximately 49.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78151?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78151 is 44.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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