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Poth, TX
Town in Wilson County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78147.
Population
1,532
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
484
ZIP codes
1
Poth and its ZIP codes
Poth at a glance
- Poth is about 4.2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $72,404 a year, 8% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $225,000 (21% below Texas) and median rent is $950 a month.
Local data for Poth, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Poth, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,404
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$225,000
Median rent
$950/mo
Homeownership
63.7%
Bachelor's or higher
21.5%
Median age
31.9
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (857), Irish Americans (229), Polish Americans (199).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wilson County. PPP loans are for Poth.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,339
9,592 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,373
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$418M
FY 2026, $8,399 per person
PPP loans
$2.8M
52 loans, 266 jobs reported
How people get to work
Poth, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.9%
- Carpooled0.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Poth, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
297
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
173
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 39°F
31.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Poth, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.5%
U.S. 11.1% +11.4 pts
ZIP codes in Poth
1 in or overlapping Poth. Population shown
Cities near Poth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FloresvilleCity | 7.1 mi | 7.7 |
| Falls CityCity | 7.3 mi | 0.9 |
| StockdaleCity | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| Karnes CityCity | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| ElmendorfCity | 19 mi | 6.1 |
| La VerniaCity | 19 mi | 2.4 |
| Sandy OaksCity | 21 mi | 2.4 |
| KenedyCity | 23 mi | 4.4 |
| LemingCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4.8 |
| NixonCity | 24 mi | 1.6 |
| St. HedwigTown | 25 mi | 29.6 |
| RungeTown | 26 mi | 1.2 |
| PleasantonCity | 26 mi | 9 |
| China GroveTown | 27 mi | 4.3 |
| ZuehlCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 5.3 |
| PawneeCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Poth, TX in?
- Poth is in Wilson County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Poth, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Poth include 78147.
- What is the population of Poth, TX?
- About 1,532 people live in Poth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Poth?
- Nearby places include Floresville (7.1 mi), Falls City (7.3 mi), Stockdale (13 mi), Karnes City (17 mi), Elmendorf (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023