ZIP Code 78959

ZIP code 78959 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 408.2 square miles in Waelder, Gonzales County, Texas. The area is home to 1,837 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 78959 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78959 sits at $60,472 (20% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $35,045. The poverty rate stands at 12.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at $936 per month, and 76.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78959 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 78959 sits relative to Texas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →