The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78151 sells for about $169,000, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 92 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $918 a month.
ZIP 78151 — Runge
The 78151 housing market remains a low-cost, rural submarket with limited inventory and slow turnover. Market conditions are heavily influenced by regional energy sector stability, resulting in stagnant price growth compared to broader Texas trends.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious buyers or investors comfortable with rural market dynamics, as it offers low entry prices but requires careful maintenance and tenant selection.
Median prices moved down 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 92 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.8% · poverty 22.4% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 78151, Karnes County TX
Crime rates in the Runge area are generally low, consistent with rural Karnes County, though specific localized trends are not determinable.
The area is served by the Runge Independent School District, which provides small-town educational settings with limited extracurricular variety.
The region faces moderate risks related to wind and occasional flash flooding, typical of South Texas, with insurance premiums reflecting regional hazard exposure.
Economic momentum is largely tied to the regional energy sector and agricultural activity, with limited new large-scale commercial development reported.
Property taxes are assessed by Karnes County and the local school district; rates are influenced by local bond elections and the absence of a state income tax.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby employment hubs in Karnes City or Kenedy via state highways.
Recreational options are limited to local community parks and small-town amenities, with larger shopping and entertainment districts located in larger regional cities.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and steady demand from energy-sector workers, though vacancy pressure remains sensitive to local industry cycles.
The local economy is heavily reliant on the energy industry and agriculture, with major employers located in the broader Karnes County region.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure serving the area.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The Karnes County Appraisal District manages property assessments, typically reflecting market value trends for rural residential and agricultural land.
Parcels are subject to Runge ISD taxes and potential special utility district assessments for water and waste services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather risks, including wind and hail, with limited carrier competition in rural areas.
Net domestic migration in the region is stable, with modest shifts driven by energy sector employment fluctuations.
Texas operates as a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for expedited processes under the deed of trust.
Sellers are required to provide a standard Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) Seller's Disclosure Notice detailing the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 78151 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Joe Gulley Park4.68.9 mi
- Yorktown Memorial Hospital4.615.4 mi
- Joe Gulley Park4.68.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community space for outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.