PlainZIP

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
$26,597
Median income
$100,900
Median home value
26.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

1th 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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $27,210. 44.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.3%. Median home value sits at $100,900 (59% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 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 -. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Karnes County, so you can benchmark 78151 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 78151

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Runge, TX

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78151.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 78151?

20.9

Median Age

30.4%

Male

69.6%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 61.1%
African American 5.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 26.7%
Hispanic or Latino 63.3%

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

$27,210

Per Capita Income

44.0%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 78151 ranks nationally

Runge, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$26,597 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.2%

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

What does housing look like?

731

Total Housing Units

628

Occupied Units

103

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.5%
Renter 50.5%

$100,900

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

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

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Related Areas

Karnes County Runge, TX Texas

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.

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