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ZIP Code 78119
Kenedy, Texas

ZIP code 78119 is in Kenedy, located in Karnes County, Texas. Its 2020 Census population was 7,048. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $41,912, and about 5% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
7,048
Census ZCTA
County
Karnes
FIPS 48255
Median income (est.)
$41,912
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
326.676 mi²
+ 1.354 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityKenedy, TX
CountyKarnes County (FIPS 48255)
StateTexas (FIPS 48)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates28.733412, -97.89496
Land / Water Area326.676 mi² land · 1.354 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 2,070 individual tax returns filed in 78119 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
33.3%
$25K–$50K
24.6%
$50K–$75K
15.9%
$75K–$100K
10.1%
$100K–$200K
10.6%
$200K+
5.3%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 45% of 78119's total adjusted gross income, from 5% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($41,912) 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 78119's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$41,912
▲ 16.1%
Filers earning $200K+
5.3%
▲ 1.2 pt
Total filers
2,070
▼ 4.6%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/78119/soi?year=… $35K 2020 $36K 2021 $42K 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 78119 ZCTA.

2000
7,672
 
2010
7,680
▲ +0.1%
2020
7,048
▼ -8.2%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number484645
City AliasesKenedy

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78119 in?

ZIP code 78119 is in Karnes County, Texas (county FIPS code 48255).

What city is ZIP code 78119?

The primary USPS city for 78119 is Kenedy, TX.

What is the population of ZIP code 78119?

The 2020 Census population of 78119 was 7,048 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 78119?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 78119 is about $41,912, with around 5% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.