ZIP code 78159
Where is ZIP code 78159?
Smiley, Texas
Gonzales County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 78159 belongs to Smiley, Texas in Gonzales County. 78159 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 361 and 830. About 623 people live in the 78159 area, where the median household income is $35,083. The closest ZIP codes are 78140 (Nixon, 8.2 mi west), 78677 (Wrightsboro, 8.3 mi northeast) and 77994 (Westhoff, 11.5 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 78159 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Smiley |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Gonzales County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 361, 830 |
| Coordinates | 29.2655, -97.6227 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 781 |
Population and income in 78159
| Population | 623 · lower than 81% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 5 · lower than 88% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.6 years · higher than 67% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Median household income | $35,083 · lower than 97% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $21,052 |
| Below the poverty line | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 7.6% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $132,600 · lower than 78% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $921 a month |
| Housing units | 303 |
| Households | 257 (2.42 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 69% / 31% |
| Land area | 131.81 sq mi (plus 0.18 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 78159. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 78159
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78140 | Nixon, TX | 8.2 mi W | Standard |
| 78677 | Wrightsboro, TX | 8.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 77994 | Westhoff, TX | 11.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 78122 | Leesville, TX | 12.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 78614 | Cost, TX | 12.3 mi N | Standard |
| 78143 | Pandora, TX | 12.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 78111 | Ecleto, TX | 17 mi SW | Standard |
| 78604 | Belmont, TX | 18.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 78160 | Stockdale, TX | 19 mi W | Standard |
| 78116 | Gillett, TX | 19.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 78629 | Gonzales, TX | 19.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 77967 | Hochheim, TX | 20.2 mi E | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 78159 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 78159
123 MAIN ST
SMILEY TX 78159
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (78159-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 78159?
- 78159 is a Smiley, Texas ZIP code.
- What county is 78159 in?
- ZIP code 78159 is in Gonzales County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 78159 in?
- 78159 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 78159?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 78159 use area codes 361 and 830.
- What is the population of ZIP code 78159?
- About 623 people live in ZIP code 78159, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 78159?
- The median household income in 78159 is $35,083 a year, lower than 97% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 78159?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 78159 are 78140 (Nixon, 8.2 miles), 78677 (Wrightsboro, 8.3 miles), 77994 (Westhoff, 11.5 miles) and 78122 (Leesville, 12.1 miles).