The U.S. ZIP Code 78151 is associated with Runge, TX in Karnes County. It is estimated that about 15.8% of residents in this Texas region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $23,269. The median age in the 78151 ZIP Code is 39.5 years, with 24.2% of residents aged 62 years and older. The median household income is $46,310, while about 18% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 1,662.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 78151 is $46,310, while the region's mean household income is $62,595. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,269. The per capita income in ZIP Code 78151 of $23,269 is approximately 25.6% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,277. An estimated 17.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately88.42% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.1% of the population in 78151 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.6% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 3.1% of 78151 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 12.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 6.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 78151 are older than average. The median age of 39.5 years in ZIP Code 78151 is approximately 3.67% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 71.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 24.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.0% of the population in 78151 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 14.0% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.4% of 78151 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 10.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 14.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 15.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.6% |
| 85 years and over | 4.4% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 78151 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 41.5% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 78151 is high blood pressure, as approximately 39.3% of adults 18 and older in this Karnes County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 27.5% |
| High blood pressure | 39.3% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.9% |
| Current asthma | 9.8% |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 16.9% |
| High cholesterol | 41.5% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78151 is cholesterol screening, as an estimated 83.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 79.4% of those 18 and above in 78151 list taking medicine for high blood pressure control, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 78151 include obesity (40.4% of adults aged 18 and above) and no leisure-time physical activity (34.8% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 70.1% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 79.4% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 72.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.3% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 47.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.2% |
| Current smoking | 17.6% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 34.8% |
| Obesity | 40.4% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 34.1% |
In ZIP Code 78151, 77.3% of the population graduated high school, while 15.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 11.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 32.8% in this Karnes County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 11.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 11.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 32.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.6% |
| Associate's degree | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 3.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78151, 98.1% is one race, while 1.9% are two or more races. Approximately 67.1% of 78151 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78151 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (74.2%), followed by Some other race (22.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74.2% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.5% |
| Some other race | 22.6% |
In ZIP Code 78151, 66.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 33.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.2% 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 | 66.2% |
| Spanish | 33.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78151, an estimated 24.1% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 13.6% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 2.4% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Karnes County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 4.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 12.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 13.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 24.1% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78151 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.48 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 33.01% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 16.84% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 78151 | 10.98¢/kWh | 8.16¢/kWh | 5.57¢/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 78151 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.79 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.46 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.14 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.51 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.57 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.71 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.78 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.98 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.09 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.18 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.95 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.54 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 78151, 50.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.4 minutes. Approximately 27.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78151 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.6% work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 78151 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 15.6% |
| Construction | 8.8% |
| Manufacturing | 8.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 10.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.2% |
| Information | 1.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 4.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 27.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.7% |
| Public administration | 7.8% |