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ZIP Code 78003

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 9,594

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 — 78003

What is the median household income in 78003?
The median household income in 78003 is $54,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 78003?
The poverty rate in 78003 is 13.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 78003?
$233,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 78003?
The median gross rent in 78003 is $1,096 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 78003 residents have a college degree?
23.7% of adults in 78003 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
9,594
Median Income
$54,500
Median Home Value
$233,100
Poverty Rate
13.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.6%
Median Age
51.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: $-5,616 (-9.3%) Home Value: +$68,700 (+41.8%) Poverty Rate: -2.5 pp (-15.3%) Bachelor's+: +2.9 pp (+13.9%) Unemployment: +0.9 pp (+24.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 9,594
Median Age 51.0
Female 52.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 21.5% White (non-Hisp.) 73.5% Black 0.9% Asian 0.3% Two or More 14.9% Other 3.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
16.6%
Puerto Rican
0.5%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $54,500 ±$12,501
Per Capita Income $73,531
Median Family Income $79,045
Poverty Rate 13.8%
Child Poverty Rate 34.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 10.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 29.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.7%
$10–15k
2.1%
$15–25k
10.4%
$25–35k
10.8%
$35–50k
13.1%
$50–75k
15.2%
$75–100k
11.4%
$100–150k
16.0%
$150–200k
9.0%
$200k+
3.1%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 5,194
Owner-Occupied 84.1%
Renter-Occupied 15.9%
Vacancy Rate 20.6%
Median Home Value $233,100
Median Gross Rent $1,096
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 29.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 27.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.5%
$50–100k
10.1%
$100–200k
13.8%
$200–300k
26.6%
$300–500k
17.1%
$500k–$1M
14.6%
$1M+
3.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
40.6%
$1–1.5k
46.2%
$1.5–2k
0.4%
$2–2.5k
12.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.5%
1 vehicle
35.4%
2 vehicles
34.6%
3+
28.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
63.5%
Single-fam. att.
0.9%
2–4 units
2.7%
5–19 units
0.3%
Mobile home
30.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
7.0%
1940–1969
2.5%
1970–1999
10.5%
2000–2009
29.3%
2010+
15.7%

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

Education

High School or Higher 90.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 23.7%
Graduate Degree 11.0%
Some College / Associate 25.0%
Less Than High School 1.9%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 47.8%
Unemployment Rate 4.6%
Work from Home 5.8%
Self-Employed 13.2%
Government Workers 11.4%
Private For-Profit 75.4%
Industry
Prof. Services
15.9%
Edu/Health
15.6%
Construction
15.3%
Retail
10.1%
Arts/Entmt.
9.8%
Finance
5.7%
Manufacturing
5.4%
Transportation
5.0%
Public Admin
4.9%
Agriculture
3.8%
Wholesale
1.0%
Occupation
Management
32.6%
Construction
21.9%
Food Prep
19.9%
Sales
16.1%
Production
9.5%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 43.1 min
Drove Alone 77.8%
Carpool 11.5%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 5.8%
Walked 1.9%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 4,126
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 49.0%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 14.5%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.5%
5–9
10.3%
10–14
8.0%
15–19
2.3%
20–24
3.0%
25–34
8.5%
35–44
9.7%
45–54
10.8%
55–64
5.2%
65–74
8.8%
75–84
18.1%
85+
8.6%
Under 18: 23.8% Working age (18–64): 76.2% 65 and over: 28.9%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.9%
Naturalized Citizen 14.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 4.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
90.9%
Europe
3.2%
Africa
1.9%
Asia
1.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 13.3%
With a Disability 19.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 85.0%
Uninsured 15.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 87.2%
Has a Computer 92.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 92.0%
Moved from Abroad 1.3%

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