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Pettus, TX
Census-designated place in Bee County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78146.
Population
602
Land area
5.8sq mi
People per sq mi
103
ZIP codes
1
Pettus and its ZIP codes
Pettus at a glance
- The median household income is $70,654, 10% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,700 (47% below Texas).
Local data for Pettus, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pettus, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,654
Poverty rate
6.0%
Median home value
$150,700
Homeownership
59.7%
Bachelor's or higher
5.0%
Median age
28.2
Average commute
15.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (396), German Americans (65), Salvadoran Americans (10).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bee County. PPP loans are for Pettus.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,442
8,476 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,902
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$163M
FY 2026, $5,265 per person
How people get to work
Pettus, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone100.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 15.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pettus, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
365
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
235
2.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 44°F
31.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pettus, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
20.7%
U.S. 11.1% +9.6 pts
ZIP codes in Pettus
1 in or overlapping Pettus. Population shown
Cities near Pettus
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TulsitaCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.3 |
| TuletaCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 4.5 |
| NormannaCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.3 |
| PawneeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.2 |
| KenedyCity | 13 mi | 4.4 |
| BeevilleCity | 15 mi | 6.4 |
| Blue Berry HillCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| Karnes CityCity | 19 mi | 2.3 |
| RungeTown | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| NordheimCity | 24 mi | 0.5 |
| Three RiversCity | 25 mi | 1.5 |
| GoliadCity | 26 mi | 1.6 |
| SkidmoreCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 10.5 |
| George WestCity | 27 mi | 1.9 |
| Falls CityCity | 28 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pettus, TX in?
- Pettus is in Bee County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Pettus, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pettus include 78146.
- What is the population of Pettus, TX?
- About 602 people live in Pettus, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pettus?
- Nearby places include Tulsita (1.6 mi), Tuleta (3.2 mi), Normanna (6.5 mi), Pawnee (12 mi), Kenedy (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023