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ZIP Code 78117
Hobson, Texas

ZIP code 78117 is in Hobson, located in Karnes County, Texas. Its 2020 Census population was 649. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $93,750, and about 24% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
649
Census ZCTA
County
Karnes
FIPS 48255
Median income (est.)
$93,750
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
53.593 mi²
+ 0.43 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityHobson, TX
CountyKarnes County (FIPS 48255)
StateTexas (FIPS 48)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates28.938337, -97.92357
Land / Water Area53.593 mi² land · 0.43 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 290 individual tax returns filed in 78117 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
17.2%
$25K–$50K
13.8%
$50K–$75K
13.8%
$75K–$100K
6.9%
$100K–$200K
24.1%
$200K+
24.1%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 79% of 78117's total adjusted gross income, from 24% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($93,750) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 78117's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$93,750
▲ 36.4%
Filers earning $200K+
24.1%
▲ 4.1 pt
Total filers
290
▼ 3.3%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/78117/soi?year=… $67K 2020 $69K 2021 $94K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 78117 ZCTA.

2000
577
 
2010
545
▼ -5.5%
2020
649
▲ +19.1%

05Nearby ZIP Codes — Live Radius Search

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06USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypeNon-Postal Community Name, former postal facility or place name
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number483020
City AliasesHobson

07Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78117 in?

ZIP code 78117 is in Karnes County, Texas (county FIPS code 48255).

What city is ZIP code 78117?

The primary USPS city for 78117 is Hobson, TX.

What is the population of ZIP code 78117?

The 2020 Census population of 78117 was 649 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 78117?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 78117 is about $93,750, with around 24% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.