ZIP Code 78161

ZIP code 78161 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 33.2 square miles in Sutherland Springs, Wilson County, Texas. The area is home to 864 residents, producing a population density of 26 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 78161 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78161 sits at $79,904 (6% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $23,743. The poverty rate stands at 42.5% and the unemployment rate at 12.4%. On housing, the median home value is $204,100 (18% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78161 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.6, and the average commute is —. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Wilson County, so you can benchmark 78161 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 →