ZIP code 78147
Where is ZIP code 78147?
Poth, Texas
Wilson County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 78147 belongs to Poth, Texas in Wilson County. 78147 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Poth post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 830. About 1,532 people live in the 78147 area, where the median household income is $72,404. The closest ZIP codes are 78113 (Falls City, 6.9 mi southeast), 78114 (Floresville, 10 mi northwest) and 78117 (Hobson, 10.6 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 78147 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Poth |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Wilson County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 830 |
| Coordinates | 29.0619, -98.0825 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 781 |
Population and income in 78147
| Population | 1,532 · lower than 70% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 441 · higher than 65% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 31.9 years · lower than 86% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $72,404 · higher than 55% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $39,248 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $225,000 · higher than 55% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $950 a month |
| Housing units | 659 |
| Households | 589 (2.6 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 64% / 36% |
| Land area | 3.48 sq mi (plus 0.03 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78147. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78147
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78113 | Falls City, TX | 6.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 78114 | Floresville, TX | 10 mi NW | Standard |
| 78117 | Hobson, TX | 10.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 78144 | Panna Maria, TX | 13.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 78160 | Stockdale, TX | 14.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 78116 | Gillett, TX | 15 mi E | Standard |
| 78161 | Sutherland Springs, TX | 15.8 mi N | Standard |
| 78118 | Karnes City, TX | 16.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 78143 | Pandora, TX | 20 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 78111 | Ecleto, TX | 20 mi E | Standard |
| 78121 | La Vernia, TX | 20.1 mi N | Standard |
| 78112 | Elmendorf, TX | 21 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78147 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78147
PO BOX 123
POTH TX 78147
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Recycle: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78147-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78147?
- 78147 is a Poth, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78147 in?
- ZIP code 78147 is in Wilson County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78147 in?
- 78147 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78147?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78147 use area code 830.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78147?
- About 1,532 people live in ZIP code 78147, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78147?
- The median household income in 78147 is $72,404 a year, higher than 55% of Texas ZIP codes.
- Can I use 78147 for a street address?
- No. 78147 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Poth use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 78147?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78147 are 78113 (Falls City, 6.9 miles), 78114 (Floresville, 10 miles), 78117 (Hobson, 10.6 miles) and 78144 (Panna Maria, 13.3 miles).