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ZIP Code 78247

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 51,979

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 — 78247

What is the median household income in 78247?
The median household income in 78247 is $89,184 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 78247?
The poverty rate in 78247 is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 78247?
$256,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 78247?
The median gross rent in 78247 is $1,508 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 78247 residents have a college degree?
38.3% of adults in 78247 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
51,979
Median Income
$89,184
Median Home Value
$256,400
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.9%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$9,718 (+12.2%) Home Value: +$77,200 (+43.1%) Poverty Rate: -4.0 pp (-52.6%) Bachelor's+: +5.4 pp (+16.4%) Unemployment: +2.5 pp (+73.5%)

Demographics

Total Population 51,979
Median Age 37.0
Female 51.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 45.2% White (non-Hisp.) 41.5% Black 6.7% Asian 2.1% Two or More 24.1% Other 7.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Vietnamese
1.0%
Chinese
0.3%
Indian
0.2%
Filipino
0.2%
Korean
0.2%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
35.9%
Puerto Rican
1.2%
Cuban
0.6%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $89,184 ±$3,249
Per Capita Income $95,477
Median Family Income $100,664
Poverty Rate 3.6%
Child Poverty Rate 5.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 5.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 24.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.8%
$10–15k
1.0%
$15–25k
4.6%
$25–35k
6.2%
$35–50k
7.1%
$50–75k
18.1%
$75–100k
17.7%
$100–150k
22.5%
$150–200k
12.7%
$200k+
7.2%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 19,904
Owner-Occupied 74.9%
Renter-Occupied 25.1%
Vacancy Rate 2.8%
Median Home Value $256,400
Median Gross Rent $1,508
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 18.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 40.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.2%
$50–100k
0.5%
$100–200k
4.6%
$200–300k
54.6%
$300–500k
25.1%
$500k–$1M
0.7%
$1M+
0.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
1.2%
$500–1k
3.4%
$1–1.5k
44.7%
$1.5–2k
42.3%
$2–2.5k
6.2%
$2.5–3.5k
2.1%
$3.5k+
0.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.5%
1 vehicle
30.2%
2 vehicles
46.0%
3+
22.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
83.8%
Single-fam. att.
2.0%
2–4 units
0.3%
5–19 units
2.7%
20+ units
5.7%
Mobile home
0.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.7%
1940–1969
0.1%
1970–1999
14.7%
2000–2009
22.8%
2010+
7.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 94.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 38.3%
Graduate Degree 12.4%
Some College / Associate 26.5%
Less Than High School 2.7%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 68.6%
Unemployment Rate 5.9%
Work from Home 14.2%
Self-Employed 5.7%
Government Workers 15.5%
Private For-Profit 78.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
23.5%
Prof. Services
15.8%
Retail
12.0%
Arts/Entmt.
8.8%
Finance
8.0%
Construction
8.0%
Transportation
6.1%
Manufacturing
4.8%
Public Admin
4.6%
Information
2.0%
Wholesale
1.6%
Agriculture
0.6%
Occupation
Management
45.9%
Sales
23.2%
Food Prep
13.1%
Production
9.0%
Construction
8.9%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 25.0 min
Drove Alone 76.6%
Carpool 7.7%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 14.2%
Walked 0.5%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 19,337
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 51.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 20.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.8%
5–9
6.0%
10–14
5.3%
15–19
6.7%
20–24
7.3%
25–34
14.2%
35–44
15.0%
45–54
13.1%
55–64
5.2%
65–74
6.0%
75–84
8.9%
85+
4.2%
Under 18: 22.9% Working age (18–64): 77.1% 65 and over: 14.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 10.9%
Naturalized Citizen 47.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 7.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
74.1%
Asia
13.8%
Europe
8.0%
Africa
3.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 12.1%
With a Disability 12.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 89.7%
Uninsured 10.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 94.9%
Has a Computer 98.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 85.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.5%

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