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ZIP Code 70578

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 16,279

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 70578

What is the median household income in 70578?
The median household income in 70578 is $52,531 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 70578?
The poverty rate in 70578 is 20.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 70578?
$153,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 70578?
The median gross rent in 70578 is $845 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 70578 residents have a college degree?
13.3% of adults in 70578 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
16,279
Median Income
$52,531
Median Home Value
$153,800
Poverty Rate
20.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.3%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: $-2,314 (-4.2%) Home Value: +$20,500 (+15.4%) Poverty Rate: +5.4 pp (+36.5%) Bachelor's+: -0.5 pp (-3.6%) Unemployment: -2.7 pp (-33.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 16,279
Median Age 35.0
Female 50.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.3% White (non-Hisp.) 70.9% Black 21.4% Two or More 5.1% Other 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $52,531 ±$12,111
Per Capita Income $77,782
Median Family Income $80,720
Poverty Rate 20.2%
Child Poverty Rate 29.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 17.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 15.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.0%
$10–15k
8.0%
$15–25k
10.4%
$25–35k
8.0%
$35–50k
15.1%
$50–75k
12.9%
$75–100k
11.5%
$100–150k
14.3%
$150–200k
8.8%
$200k+
2.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 6,563
Owner-Occupied 74.6%
Renter-Occupied 25.4%
Vacancy Rate 10.5%
Median Home Value $153,800
Median Gross Rent $845
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 12.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 38.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
16.3%
$50–100k
16.0%
$100–200k
16.3%
$200–300k
14.5%
$300–500k
18.0%
$500k–$1M
1.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
10.8%
$500–1k
56.4%
$1–1.5k
31.5%
$1.5–2k
1.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.4%
1 vehicle
36.2%
2 vehicles
38.9%
3+
16.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
70.6%
Single-fam. att.
1.8%
2–4 units
3.4%
5–19 units
1.4%
20+ units
1.4%
Mobile home
18.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
6.6%
1940–1969
4.1%
1970–1999
19.0%
2000–2009
19.1%
2010+
13.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 85.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 13.3%
Graduate Degree 2.9%
Some College / Associate 15.6%
Less Than High School 5.1%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 61.2%
Unemployment Rate 5.3%
Work from Home 2.9%
Self-Employed 4.9%
Government Workers 16.0%
Private For-Profit 79.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
23.8%
Retail
13.7%
Construction
9.6%
Agriculture
8.7%
Prof. Services
7.2%
Arts/Entmt.
7.1%
Manufacturing
6.5%
Transportation
6.0%
Finance
5.7%
Public Admin
4.4%
Wholesale
1.3%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
Management
32.3%
Sales
24.5%
Food Prep
15.5%
Construction
14.3%
Production
13.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 27.1 min
Drove Alone 90.8%
Carpool 4.0%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 2.9%
Walked 0.7%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 5,877
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 48.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 18.9%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
8.0%
5–9
8.6%
10–14
6.9%
15–19
7.2%
20–24
5.4%
25–34
12.7%
35–44
11.7%
45–54
12.8%
55–64
5.6%
65–74
6.9%
75–84
8.3%
85+
4.3%
Under 18: 27.6% Working age (18–64): 72.4% 65 and over: 14.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.2%
Naturalized Citizen 52.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
76.0%
Asia
20.0%
Europe
4.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.2%
With a Disability 18.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.4%
Uninsured 7.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 81.6%
Has a Computer 87.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 90.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023