The U.S. ZIP Code 78117 is associated with Hobson, TX in Karnes County. It is estimated that about 18.2% of residents in this Texas region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $54,271. The median age in the 78117 ZIP Code is 55.3 years, with 30.4% of residents aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $42,390, and approximately 3% of the population lives below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 401.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 78117 is $42,390, while the region's mean household income is $92,873. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $54,271. The per capita income in ZIP Code 78117 of $54,271 is approximately 73.52% more than the per capita income in Texas overall of $31,277. An estimated 2.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 73.68% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.3% of the population in 78117 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 16.4% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.0% of 78117 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 1.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 21.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 12.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 7.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 15.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 78117 are older than average. The median age of 55.3 years in ZIP Code 78117 is approximately 45.14% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 97.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 30.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.5% of the population in 78117 falls in the age group 60 to 64 years, while an estimated 16.2% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 78117 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 0.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 0.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 10.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 4.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 16.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 10.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 19.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 13.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.5% |
| 85 years and over | 1.2% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 78117 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 40.3% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 78117 is high blood pressure, as approximately 37.1% of adults 18 and older in this Karnes County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 27.8% |
| High blood pressure | 37.1% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.7% |
| Current asthma | 9.3% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 11.7% |
| High cholesterol | 40.3% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78117 is cholesterol screening, as an estimated 86.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 83.4% of those 18 and above in 78117 list current access to health insurance, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 78117 include obesity (36.2% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (32.8% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 83.4% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 78.3% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 72.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.1% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 57.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.8% |
| Current smoking | 17.1% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 25.7% |
| Obesity | 36.2% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 32.8% |
In ZIP Code 78117, 91.8% of the population graduated high school, while 18.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 41.5% in this Karnes County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 5.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 41.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 27.6% |
| Associate's degree | 4.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 15.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78117, 98.0% is one race, while 2.0% are two or more races. Approximately 4.0% of 78117 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78117 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.8%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (2.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.2% |
In ZIP Code 78117, 95.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Karnes County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78117, an estimated 25.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 17.9% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Karnes County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 7.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 11.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 17.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 25.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78117 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.44 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 32.04% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 17.45% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 78117 | 10.52¢/kWh | 9.18¢/kWh | 6.07¢/kWh |
| Texas | 14.31¢/kWh | 8.67¢/kWh | 5.97¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 78117 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.97 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.4 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.16 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.29 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.46 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.57 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.91 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.08 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.78 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.12 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.89 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.58 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 78117, 46.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 20.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 29.6 minutes. Approximately 23.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78117 work in construction, while an estimated 14.8% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 78117 workers 16 years and over work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 13.1% |
| Construction | 23.5% |
| Manufacturing | 14.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.6% |
| Retail trade | 1.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.5% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 10.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 13.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 10.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 0.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.4% |
| Public administration | 1.1% |