ZIP Code 78040
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 36,115
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 — 78040
- What is the median household income in 78040?
- The median household income in 78040 is $35,742 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 78040?
- The poverty rate in 78040 is 30.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 78040?
- $116,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 78040?
- The median gross rent in 78040 is $881 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 78040 residents have a college degree?
- 8.8% of adults in 78040 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
36,115
Median Income
$35,742
Median Home Value
$116,500
Poverty Rate
30.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.8%
Median Age
29.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$10,634 (+42.4%)
Home Value:
+$39,000 (+50.3%)
Poverty Rate:
-9.1 pp (-22.8%)
Bachelor's+:
+1.1 pp (+14.3%)
Unemployment:
-0.7 pp (-10.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
36,115
Median Age
29.0
Female
51.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 97.0%
White (non-Hisp.) 2.7%
Black 0.3%
Two or More 56.2%
Other 10.9%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
94.6%
Puerto Rican
0.1%
Cuban
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$35,742
±$3,929
Per Capita Income
$55,768
Median Family Income
$42,992
Poverty Rate
30.9%
Child Poverty Rate
42.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
37.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
10.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
11.4%
$10–15k
10.9%
$15–25k
14.9%
$25–35k
12.0%
$35–50k
13.1%
$50–75k
14.3%
$75–100k
10.2%
$100–150k
9.5%
$150–200k
2.6%
$200k+
1.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
13,567
Owner-Occupied
37.9%
Renter-Occupied
62.1%
Vacancy Rate
15.7%
Median Home Value
$116,500
Median Gross Rent
$881
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
34.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
46.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.4%
$50–100k
33.2%
$100–200k
24.0%
$200–300k
14.1%
$300–500k
3.1%
$500k–$1M
1.3%
$1M+
0.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
13.1%
$500–1k
53.6%
$1–1.5k
27.0%
$1.5–2k
4.7%
$2–2.5k
1.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
15.3%
1 vehicle
40.6%
2 vehicles
29.1%
3+
14.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
66.1%
Single-fam. att.
4.9%
2–4 units
3.3%
5–19 units
4.3%
20+ units
6.4%
Mobile home
6.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
15.9%
1940–1969
9.2%
1970–1999
9.1%
2000–2009
11.9%
2010+
5.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
52.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
8.8%
Graduate Degree
2.5%
Some College / Associate
15.4%
Less Than High School
24.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
55.4%
Unemployment Rate
5.8%
Work from Home
4.4%
Self-Employed
7.5%
Government Workers
8.7%
Private For-Profit
83.5%
Industry
Retail
15.9%
Edu/Health
15.6%
Transportation
14.2%
Arts/Entmt.
14.1%
Prof. Services
11.1%
Construction
8.1%
Public Admin
3.9%
Manufacturing
3.4%
Wholesale
3.0%
Finance
1.6%
Agriculture
1.1%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
Food Prep
30.0%
Sales
22.5%
Production
19.1%
Management
16.9%
Construction
11.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
20.4 min
Drove Alone
79.3%
Carpool
8.9%
Public Transit
1.6%
Work from Home
4.4%
Walked
3.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
11,438
Avg. Household Size
3.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
37.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
15.3%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
8.2%
5–9
8.9%
10–14
8.5%
15–19
8.5%
20–24
8.4%
25–34
13.5%
35–44
10.7%
45–54
9.3%
55–64
5.5%
65–74
4.4%
75–84
6.8%
85+
4.5%
Under 18: 30.8%
Working age (18–64): 69.2%
65 and over: 14.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
31.6%
Naturalized Citizen
21.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
60.1%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
2.3%
With a Disability
19.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
61.2%
Uninsured
38.8%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
69.7%
Has a Computer
90.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023