78159 ZIP Code – Smiley, Texas
ZIP code 78159 is a small ZIP code located in Smiley, Texas, within Gonzales County with a population of approximately 587 residents. The median household income is $32,000 — well below the Texas average and well below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $86,400, well below the national average, with 68.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $950, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 66% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 7.1%, above the national average. The poverty rate is 32.8%, well above the national average. An estimated 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. At 37.1, the median age is near the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 78677, 77994, 78140.
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ZIP 78159 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78159 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 587 | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $32k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $86k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $950 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.1 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 32.8% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 11.8% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78677 – Wrightsboro
- 77994 – Westhoff
- 78140 – Nixon
- 78614 – Cost
- 78116 – Gillett
- 78111 – Ecleto
- 78143 – Pandora
- 78122 – Leesville
- 78164 – Yorktown
- 78629 – Gonzales
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78677 | WRIGHTSBORO | 12 | Not provided |
| 77994 | WESTHOFF | 430 | $81,544 |
| 78140 | NIXON | 3,889 | $66,940 |
| 78614 | COST | 302 | $58,553 |
| 78116 | GILLETT | 220 | Not provided |