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ZIP Code 78210

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Population: 34,740

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 — 78210

What is the median household income in 78210?
The median household income in 78210 is $51,990 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 78210?
The poverty rate in 78210 is 22.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 78210?
$172,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 78210?
The median gross rent in 78210 is $1,119 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 78210 residents have a college degree?
16.2% of adults in 78210 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
34,740
Median Income
$51,990
Median Home Value
$172,700
Poverty Rate
22.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.6%
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$13,742 (+35.9%) Home Value: +$78,600 (+83.5%) Poverty Rate: +2.6 pp (+13.3%) Bachelor's+: +4.0 pp (+32.8%) Unemployment: +2.2 pp (+40.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 34,740
Median Age 34.0
Female 50.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 82.6% White (non-Hisp.) 10.8% Black 5.2% Asian 0.7% Two or More 28.9% Other 18.6%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.3%
Chinese
0.2%
Indian
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
72.4%
Puerto Rican
1.5%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $51,990 ±$4,078
Per Capita Income $70,260
Median Family Income $55,864
Poverty Rate 22.1%
Child Poverty Rate 31.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 25.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 18.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.7%
$10–15k
8.2%
$15–25k
8.5%
$25–35k
10.2%
$35–50k
13.5%
$50–75k
19.2%
$75–100k
12.9%
$100–150k
11.2%
$150–200k
5.3%
$200k+
3.4%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 14,410
Owner-Occupied 59.7%
Renter-Occupied 40.3%
Vacancy Rate 17.4%
Median Home Value $172,700
Median Gross Rent $1,119
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 31.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 53.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.3%
$50–100k
18.3%
$100–200k
20.2%
$200–300k
24.0%
$300–500k
11.4%
$500k–$1M
5.2%
$1M+
0.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.8%
$500–1k
31.8%
$1–1.5k
45.4%
$1.5–2k
12.1%
$2–2.5k
3.2%
$2.5–3.5k
1.1%
$3.5k+
0.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
11.1%
1 vehicle
35.3%
2 vehicles
30.1%
3+
23.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
70.4%
Single-fam. att.
3.0%
2–4 units
7.7%
5–19 units
2.4%
20+ units
9.6%
Mobile home
0.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
35.8%
1940–1969
16.7%
1970–1999
6.6%
2000–2009
6.1%
2010+
5.6%

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

Education

High School or Higher 76.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 16.2%
Graduate Degree 5.2%
Some College / Associate 23.2%
Less Than High School 11.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 61.1%
Unemployment Rate 7.6%
Work from Home 9.4%
Self-Employed 6.6%
Government Workers 12.9%
Private For-Profit 80.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.4%
Arts/Entmt.
12.0%
Prof. Services
11.5%
Construction
11.4%
Retail
8.5%
Manufacturing
8.2%
Finance
7.2%
Transportation
6.7%
Public Admin
2.4%
Wholesale
2.2%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture
0.9%
Occupation
Management
29.5%
Food Prep
26.3%
Sales
18.3%
Production
13.2%
Construction
12.6%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 24.5 min
Drove Alone 65.2%
Carpool 16.1%
Public Transit 4.5%
Work from Home 9.4%
Walked 2.7%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 11,909
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 35.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 12.4%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.6%
5–9
6.3%
10–14
8.0%
15–19
7.3%
20–24
6.3%
25–34
14.7%
35–44
13.6%
45–54
10.0%
55–64
6.7%
65–74
5.3%
75–84
8.2%
85+
4.7%
Under 18: 26.0% Working age (18–64): 74.0% 65 and over: 14.2%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 12.5%
Naturalized Citizen 38.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 16.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
95.3%
Asia
3.1%
Europe
0.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.7%
With a Disability 19.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 79.8%
Uninsured 20.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 83.9%
Has a Computer 93.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 87.0%
Moved from Abroad 1.4%

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