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ZIP Code 78201

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 43,426

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 — 78201

What is the median household income in 78201?
The median household income in 78201 is $46,129 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 78201?
The poverty rate in 78201 is 19.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 78201?
$187,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 78201?
The median gross rent in 78201 is $1,033 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 78201 residents have a college degree?
16.7% of adults in 78201 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
43,426
Median Income
$46,129
Median Home Value
$187,400
Poverty Rate
19.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.4%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$8,946 (+24.1%) Home Value: +$76,100 (+68.4%) Poverty Rate: +0.2 pp (+1.1%) Bachelor's+: +0.6 pp (+3.7%) Unemployment: +2.8 pp (+77.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 43,426
Median Age 38.0
Female 50.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 83.0% White (non-Hisp.) 12.7% Black 2.6% Asian 0.4% Two or More 51.0% Other 8.3%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.2%
Chinese
0.1%
Korean
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
71.0%
Puerto Rican
0.9%
Cuban
0.5%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $46,129 ±$4,612
Per Capita Income $61,531
Median Family Income $56,563
Poverty Rate 19.0%
Child Poverty Rate 30.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 18.7%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 16.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.1%
$10–15k
9.1%
$15–25k
10.2%
$25–35k
12.3%
$35–50k
13.3%
$50–75k
18.8%
$75–100k
8.4%
$100–150k
12.5%
$150–200k
4.8%
$200k+
2.4%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 18,661
Owner-Occupied 47.4%
Renter-Occupied 52.6%
Vacancy Rate 11.4%
Median Home Value $187,400
Median Gross Rent $1,033
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 35.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 48.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.8%
$50–100k
7.3%
$100–200k
18.0%
$200–300k
23.2%
$300–500k
15.3%
$500k–$1M
1.7%
$1M+
1.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
10.0%
$500–1k
36.9%
$1–1.5k
34.5%
$1.5–2k
12.4%
$2–2.5k
3.5%
$3.5k+
2.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
12.9%
1 vehicle
37.9%
2 vehicles
29.4%
3+
19.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
62.8%
Single-fam. att.
2.6%
2–4 units
3.6%
5–19 units
7.0%
20+ units
10.6%
Mobile home
0.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
22.1%
1940–1969
23.8%
1970–1999
12.1%
2000–2009
2.7%
2010+
2.3%

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

Education

High School or Higher 72.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 16.7%
Graduate Degree 8.5%
Some College / Associate 19.5%
Less Than High School 13.6%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 59.5%
Unemployment Rate 6.4%
Work from Home 9.8%
Self-Employed 9.6%
Government Workers 10.2%
Private For-Profit 80.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
19.3%
Construction
15.5%
Arts/Entmt.
14.7%
Prof. Services
12.7%
Retail
11.8%
Finance
5.6%
Manufacturing
5.0%
Transportation
4.9%
Public Admin
3.0%
Wholesale
1.8%
Information
0.9%
Agriculture
0.6%
Occupation
Management
25.2%
Food Prep
23.9%
Sales
22.5%
Construction
17.6%
Production
10.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.0 min
Drove Alone 70.5%
Carpool 12.4%
Public Transit 3.3%
Work from Home 9.8%
Walked 1.9%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 16,534
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 35.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 10.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.2%
5–9
5.1%
10–14
7.2%
15–19
6.5%
20–24
7.3%
25–34
14.6%
35–44
14.2%
45–54
11.2%
55–64
5.9%
65–74
7.7%
75–84
9.2%
85+
4.4%
Under 18: 19.6% Working age (18–64): 80.4% 65 and over: 16.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 21.5%
Naturalized Citizen 30.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 19.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
90.6%
Asia
7.3%
Africa
1.0%
Europe
0.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.6%
With a Disability 19.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 68.9%
Uninsured 31.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 83.8%
Has a Computer 91.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 87.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

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