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ZIP Code 78061

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 9,968

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 — 78061

What is the median household income in 78061?
The median household income in 78061 is $47,567 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 78061?
The poverty rate in 78061 is 21.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 78061?
$103,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 78061?
The median gross rent in 78061 is $1,013 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 78061 residents have a college degree?
7.3% of adults in 78061 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
9,968
Median Income
$47,567
Median Home Value
$103,200
Poverty Rate
21.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.4%
Median Age
33.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$1,383 (+3%) Home Value: +$25,500 (+32.8%) Poverty Rate: +2.1 pp (+10.8%) Bachelor's+: +2.5 pp (+52.1%) Unemployment: +1.6 pp (+57.1%)

Demographics

Total Population 9,968
Median Age 33.0
Female 39.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 84.4% White (non-Hisp.) 10.9% Black 3.2% Asian 0.3% Two or More 37.7% Other 16.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
72.0%
Puerto Rican
0.3%
Cuban
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $47,567 ±$8,577
Per Capita Income $63,115
Median Family Income $58,911
Poverty Rate 21.5%
Child Poverty Rate 29.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 24.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 17.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
9.4%
$10–15k
9.7%
$15–25k
7.4%
$25–35k
5.5%
$35–50k
23.0%
$50–75k
8.3%
$75–100k
14.0%
$100–150k
16.4%
$150–200k
5.1%
$200k+
1.1%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 3,798
Owner-Occupied 61.9%
Renter-Occupied 38.1%
Vacancy Rate 15.8%
Median Home Value $103,200
Median Gross Rent $1,013
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 18.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 51.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
15.2%
$50–100k
32.4%
$100–200k
19.2%
$200–300k
12.7%
$300–500k
0.6%
$500k–$1M
1.0%
$1M+
1.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
16.2%
$500–1k
31.6%
$1–1.5k
45.4%
$1.5–2k
5.2%
$2–2.5k
1.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
10.5%
1 vehicle
35.5%
2 vehicles
37.9%
3+
16.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
68.6%
Single-fam. att.
1.0%
2–4 units
9.1%
5–19 units
0.4%
20+ units
0.9%
Mobile home
12.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
5.2%
1940–1969
3.4%
1970–1999
22.1%
2000–2009
13.1%
2010+
6.7%

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

Education

High School or Higher 68.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 7.3%
Graduate Degree 1.0%
Some College / Associate 15.4%
Less Than High School 15.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 54.2%
Unemployment Rate 4.4%
Work from Home 1.5%
Self-Employed 2.9%
Government Workers 21.4%
Private For-Profit 75.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
15.0%
Agriculture
12.8%
Transportation
12.6%
Public Admin
10.3%
Prof. Services
9.7%
Arts/Entmt.
9.1%
Manufacturing
8.6%
Finance
4.0%
Retail
3.7%
Construction
3.6%
Information
3.1%
Wholesale
1.6%
Occupation
Food Prep
29.3%
Construction
23.0%
Management
22.2%
Production
14.8%
Sales
10.7%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 19.7 min
Drove Alone 84.0%
Carpool 6.9%
Public Transit 0.9%
Work from Home 1.5%
Walked 0.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 3,199
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 43.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 16.4%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.8%
5–9
3.7%
10–14
6.4%
15–19
9.9%
20–24
8.7%
25–34
15.6%
35–44
13.8%
45–54
9.0%
55–64
6.8%
65–74
5.4%
75–84
9.2%
85+
2.7%
Under 18: 23.9% Working age (18–64): 76.1% 65 and over: 12.9%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 11.8%
Naturalized Citizen 23.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 23.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
94.7%
Africa
2.6%
Asia
1.7%
Europe
0.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 3.1%
With a Disability 18.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 84.1%
Uninsured 15.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 84.6%
Has a Computer 86.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 86.6%
Moved from Abroad 3.1%

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