78147 ZIP Code, Poth, TX
78147 is a ZIP code in Poth, Texas in Wilson County. It covers 3.5 square miles of land, centered about 35 miles southeast of downtown San Antonio. The closest ZIP codes are 78114, 78113 and 78117. 1,532 people live here in 589 households. With about 441 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (64% own). Median household income is $72,404, close to the Texas median of $78,476; 40% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Poth, TX
- County: Wilson County
- Metro area: San Antonio
- Land area: 3.5 sq mi
- Population: 1,532
- Median household income: $72,404
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,532 |
| Households | 589 |
| Median household income | $72,404 |
| Income per person | $39,248 |
| Median age | 31.9 |
| Homeowners | 63.7% |
| Median home value | $225,000 |
| Median rent | $950 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 40.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% |
| Broadband internet | 85.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 36.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.2% |
| $10–15K | 6.6% |
| $15–25K | 8.0% |
| $25–35K | 6.5% |
| $35–50K | 14.9% |
| $50–75K | 13.2% |
| $75–100K | 18.0% |
| $100–150K | 16.3% |
| $150–200K | 6.8% |
| $200K+ | 7.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 17.1% |
| 10–19 | 11.9% |
| 20–24 | 3.7% |
| 25–34 | 22.8% |
| 35–44 | 11.2% |
| 45–54 | 6.1% |
| 55–64 | 12.3% |
| 65–74 | 6.5% |
| 75+ | 8.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 25.9% |
| Owned outright | 31.0% |
| Rented | 32.5% |
| Vacant | 10.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 72.5% |
| Townhome | 5.9% |
| 2–4 units | 2.7% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 18.8% |
Businesses in 78147
43 business establishments with 285 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 10
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 5
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
- Manufacturing: 4
- Accommodation and Food Services: 4
- Construction: 3
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 78114 — Floresville city, TX (8 mi)
- 78113 — Falls City city, TX (9.4 mi)
- 78117 (13.3 mi)
- 78144 (14.1 mi)
- 78161 (14.8 mi)
- 78160 — Stockdale city, TX (15.7 mi)
- 78118 — Karnes City city, TX (16.2 mi)
- 78143 (18.8 mi)
Areas that include 78147
- Poth, TX ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Wilson County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- San Antonio ZIP code map — 121 ZIP codes
- Texas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 17 of 104: highest share of households with children in the San Antonio area
- No. 11 of 104: lowest median age in the San Antonio area
- No. 5 of 7: highest median household income in Wilson County
- No. 2 of 7: highest share of households with children in Wilson County
- No. 5 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Wilson County
- No. 1 of 7: lowest median age in Wilson County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 78147, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 78147 in?
- 78147 is a Poth, TX mailing address. By land area, 91% lies inside Poth; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 78147 in?
- 78147 is in Wilson County.
- What is the population of 78147?
- About 1,532 people (±400), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,825.
- What is the median household income in 78147?
- $72,404 (±$19,076), compared with $78,476 for Texas as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 78147?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 78147 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 78147?
- The closest, measured center to center: 78114 (8 mi, Floresville), 78113 (9.4 mi, Falls City), 78117 (13.3 mi), 78144 (14.1 mi), 78161 (14.8 mi) and 78160 (15.7 mi, Stockdale).
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