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ZIP Code 78230

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 42,070

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 — 78230

What is the median household income in 78230?
The median household income in 78230 is $71,564 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 78230?
The poverty rate in 78230 is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 78230?
$355,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 78230?
The median gross rent in 78230 is $1,289 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 78230 residents have a college degree?
49.4% of adults in 78230 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
42,070
Median Income
$71,564
Median Home Value
$355,400
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.4%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$9,232 (+14.8%) Home Value: +$122,500 (+52.6%) Poverty Rate: -2.9 pp (-34.1%) Bachelor's+: +0.8 pp (+1.6%) Unemployment: +0.1 pp (+2.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 42,070
Median Age 39.0
Female 51.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 51.0% White (non-Hisp.) 36.5% Black 5.4% Asian 3.2% Two or More 28.0% Other 9.0%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
1.2%
Chinese
0.7%
Filipino
0.7%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Korean
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
43.1%
Cuban
1.2%
Puerto Rican
0.4%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $71,564 ±$6,628
Per Capita Income $100,469
Median Family Income $104,796
Poverty Rate 5.6%
Child Poverty Rate 8.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 7.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 26.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.2%
$10–15k
2.6%
$15–25k
6.7%
$25–35k
7.8%
$35–50k
12.4%
$50–75k
17.9%
$75–100k
11.7%
$100–150k
16.9%
$150–200k
8.2%
$200k+
11.6%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 21,191
Owner-Occupied 49.5%
Renter-Occupied 50.5%
Vacancy Rate 9.7%
Median Home Value $355,400
Median Gross Rent $1,289
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 19.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 44.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.0%
$50–100k
0.6%
$100–200k
2.7%
$200–300k
25.0%
$300–500k
44.6%
$500k–$1M
15.0%
$1M+
4.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
0.8%
$500–1k
12.6%
$1–1.5k
58.5%
$1.5–2k
23.0%
$2–2.5k
3.6%
$2.5–3.5k
0.8%
$3.5k+
0.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.0%
1 vehicle
45.4%
2 vehicles
38.0%
3+
12.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
47.0%
Single-fam. att.
3.7%
2–4 units
1.3%
5–19 units
11.7%
20+ units
15.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.9%
1940–1969
0.1%
1970–1999
24.8%
2000–2009
11.6%
2010+
9.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 93.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 49.4%
Graduate Degree 20.2%
Some College / Associate 21.7%
Less Than High School 2.2%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 66.8%
Unemployment Rate 4.4%
Work from Home 16.9%
Self-Employed 5.6%
Government Workers 13.2%
Private For-Profit 80.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.7%
Prof. Services
14.2%
Retail
11.5%
Finance
11.1%
Arts/Entmt.
11.1%
Transportation
6.0%
Construction
5.4%
Manufacturing
4.5%
Public Admin
4.3%
Information
2.2%
Wholesale
1.2%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Management
47.0%
Sales
26.2%
Food Prep
13.9%
Production
7.9%
Construction
5.0%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.8 min
Drove Alone 69.8%
Carpool 9.9%
Public Transit 1.1%
Work from Home 16.9%
Walked 1.4%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 19,137
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 37.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 13.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.5%
5–9
3.8%
10–14
5.2%
15–19
4.5%
20–24
7.6%
25–34
17.6%
35–44
13.7%
45–54
12.0%
55–64
4.8%
65–74
5.8%
75–84
10.9%
85+
4.6%
Under 18: 18.0% Working age (18–64): 82.0% 65 and over: 18.5%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 15.3%
Naturalized Citizen 53.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 8.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
73.3%
Asia
14.6%
Africa
6.8%
Europe
4.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 9.9%
With a Disability 14.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 89.9%
Uninsured 10.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 95.6%
Has a Computer 97.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 77.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.8%

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