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ZIP Code 78119

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 7,023

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 — 78119

What is the median household income in 78119?
The median household income in 78119 is $45,694 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 78119?
The poverty rate in 78119 is 21.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 78119?
$128,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 78119?
The median gross rent in 78119 is $1,043 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 78119 residents have a college degree?
10.0% of adults in 78119 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
7,023
Median Income
$45,694
Median Home Value
$128,500
Poverty Rate
21.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.6%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: $-6,719 (-12.8%) Home Value: +$38,400 (+42.6%) Poverty Rate: -0.5 pp (-2.3%) Bachelor's+: -0.8 pp (-7.4%) Unemployment: -0.5 pp (-9.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 7,023
Median Age 37.0
Female 35.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 59.1% White (non-Hisp.) 24.7% Black 10.7% Asian 3.1% Two or More 27.5% Other 4.1%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Vietnamese
3.0%
Korean
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
56.3%
Puerto Rican
0.2%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $45,694 ±$23,640
Per Capita Income $64,163
Median Family Income $80,459
Poverty Rate 21.1%
Child Poverty Rate 37.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 18.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 20.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
11.3%
$10–15k
7.8%
$15–25k
13.1%
$25–35k
10.4%
$35–50k
10.0%
$50–75k
7.9%
$75–100k
15.6%
$100–150k
17.3%
$150–200k
5.4%
$200k+
1.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,375
Owner-Occupied 57.0%
Renter-Occupied 43.0%
Vacancy Rate 23.7%
Median Home Value $128,500
Median Gross Rent $1,043
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 22.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 42.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
17.4%
$50–100k
28.7%
$100–200k
17.9%
$200–300k
12.9%
$300–500k
6.8%
$500k–$1M
0.9%
$1M+
2.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.2%
$500–1k
42.0%
$1–1.5k
48.5%
$1.5–2k
4.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
14.0%
1 vehicle
36.9%
2 vehicles
34.5%
3+
14.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
62.8%
2–4 units
0.8%
5–19 units
6.7%
20+ units
2.7%
Mobile home
17.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
8.1%
1940–1969
4.5%
1970–1999
16.2%
2000–2009
16.6%
2010+
5.4%

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

Education

High School or Higher 73.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 10.0%
Graduate Degree 3.8%
Some College / Associate 19.6%
Less Than High School 6.2%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 36.4%
Unemployment Rate 4.6%
Work from Home 4.1%
Self-Employed 20.1%
Government Workers 21.3%
Private For-Profit 58.0%
Industry
Construction
19.3%
Public Admin
17.1%
Agriculture
10.9%
Edu/Health
10.5%
Retail
7.9%
Prof. Services
6.6%
Arts/Entmt.
5.1%
Manufacturing
4.1%
Information
3.4%
Transportation
1.9%
Finance
0.2%
Wholesale
0.1%
Occupation
Food Prep
31.3%
Management
22.2%
Sales
21.9%
Construction
16.4%
Production
8.2%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 15.2 min
Drove Alone 74.9%
Carpool 13.2%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 4.1%
Walked 6.4%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,811
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 39.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 12.0%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.0%
5–9
3.7%
10–14
5.4%
15–19
4.4%
20–24
5.5%
25–34
19.9%
35–44
21.7%
45–54
10.6%
55–64
5.6%
65–74
5.1%
75–84
7.5%
85+
3.6%
Under 18: 17.3% Working age (18–64): 82.7% 65 and over: 13.1%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 5.7%
Naturalized Citizen 45.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 9.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
56.8%
Latin America
40.0%
Europe
3.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 3.4%
With a Disability 22.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 85.8%
Uninsured 14.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 82.3%
Has a Computer 92.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 78.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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