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ZIP Code 78234

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 6,281

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 — 78234

What is the median household income in 78234?
The median household income in 78234 is $100,096 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 78234?
The poverty rate in 78234 is 10.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 78234?
The median gross rent in 78234 is $2,196 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 78234 residents have a college degree?
50.2% of adults in 78234 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
6,281
Median Income
$100,096
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.6%
Median Age
21.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$20,929 (+26.4%) Poverty Rate: +5.4 pp (+105.9%) Bachelor's+: +8.0 pp (+19%) Unemployment: +3.2 pp (+72.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 6,281
Median Age 21.0
Female 42.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 19.4% White (non-Hisp.) 53.1% Black 15.7% Asian 4.7% Two or More 11.1% Other 7.5%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
2.4%
Chinese
0.8%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
13.2%
Puerto Rican
2.8%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $100,096 ±$24,195
Per Capita Income $99,294
Median Family Income $104,028
Poverty Rate 10.5%
Child Poverty Rate 11.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 3.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 7.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.4%
$10–15k
3.4%
$15–25k
3.0%
$25–35k
2.5%
$35–50k
19.1%
$50–75k
11.5%
$75–100k
8.0%
$100–150k
25.0%
$150–200k
9.7%
$200k+
15.3%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,167
Owner-Occupied 0.4%
Renter-Occupied 99.6%
Vacancy Rate 15.1%
Median Home Value
Median Gross Rent $2,196
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 35.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
$1–1.5k
2.0%
$1.5–2k
25.1%
$2–2.5k
58.3%
$2.5–3.5k
12.9%
$3.5k+
1.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
0.5%
1 vehicle
23.4%
2 vehicles
62.8%
3+
13.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
67.0%
Single-fam. att.
21.2%
20+ units
11.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
32.8%
1940–1969
4.4%
1970–1999
4.6%
2000–2009
15.0%
2010+
16.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 98.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 50.2%
Graduate Degree 19.6%
Some College / Associate 26.0%
Less Than High School 1.4%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 84.1%
Unemployment Rate 7.6%
Work from Home 31.1%
Self-Employed 5.5%
Government Workers 26.9%
Private For-Profit 67.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.5%
Arts/Entmt.
23.6%
Retail
12.6%
Prof. Services
12.5%
Public Admin
9.4%
Manufacturing
5.8%
Finance
2.5%
Agriculture
2.4%
Transportation
2.0%
Construction
1.8%
Information
0.4%
Wholesale
0.4%
Occupation
Management
38.6%
Sales
30.7%
Food Prep
15.3%
Production
10.4%
Construction
5.0%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 11.9 min
Drove Alone 30.4%
Carpool 4.4%
Public Transit 0.2%
Work from Home 31.1%
Walked 32.5%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 991
Avg. Household Size 3.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 79.9%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 63.7%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.8%
5–9
8.3%
10–14
7.9%
15–19
24.2%
20–24
20.4%
25–34
15.4%
35–44
12.1%
45–54
4.8%
55–64
1.3%
65–74
0.4%
75–84
0.6%
Under 18: 25.5% Working age (18–64): 74.5% 65 and over: 0.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 8.9%
Naturalized Citizen 61.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
35.1%
Latin America
30.4%
Africa
15.7%
Europe
15.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 27.4%
With a Disability 5.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 99.0%
Uninsured 1.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 99.2%
Has a Computer 100.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 40.9%
Moved from Abroad 3.0%

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