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ZIP Code 78259

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 26,931

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 — 78259

What is the median household income in 78259?
The median household income in 78259 is $109,429 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 78259?
The poverty rate in 78259 is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 78259?
$370,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 78259?
The median gross rent in 78259 is $1,554 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 78259 residents have a college degree?
51.3% of adults in 78259 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
26,931
Median Income
$109,429
Median Home Value
$370,800
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.3%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$18,589 (+20.5%) Home Value: +$100,500 (+37.2%) Poverty Rate: -1.1 pp (-45.8%) Bachelor's+: 0.0 pp (+0%) Unemployment: 0.0 pp (+0%)

Demographics

Total Population 26,931
Median Age 39.0
Female 51.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 34.5% White (non-Hisp.) 47.7% Black 5.4% Asian 6.8% Two or More 21.9% Other 7.8%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
3.0%
Chinese
1.4%
Vietnamese
1.0%
Filipino
0.7%
Korean
0.4%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
26.8%
Puerto Rican
1.2%
Cuban
0.7%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $109,429 ±$13,928
Per Capita Income $123,636
Median Family Income $133,893
Poverty Rate 1.3%
Child Poverty Rate 2.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 0.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 26.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.5%
$10–15k
1.5%
$15–25k
1.8%
$25–35k
2.8%
$35–50k
10.2%
$50–75k
12.9%
$75–100k
15.4%
$100–150k
22.5%
$150–200k
11.6%
$200k+
19.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 11,087
Owner-Occupied 65.0%
Renter-Occupied 35.0%
Vacancy Rate 4.7%
Median Home Value $370,800
Median Gross Rent $1,554
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 17.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 39.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.6%
$50–100k
0.4%
$200–300k
18.2%
$300–500k
60.9%
$500k–$1M
18.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
$1–1.5k
46.5%
$1.5–2k
31.9%
$2–2.5k
11.7%
$2.5–3.5k
6.8%
$3.5k+
3.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.4%
1 vehicle
32.6%
2 vehicles
41.6%
3+
23.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
67.6%
Single-fam. att.
0.1%
2–4 units
0.8%
5–19 units
3.8%
20+ units
15.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.2%
1970–1999
2.0%
2000–2009
34.5%
2010+
30.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 95.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 51.3%
Graduate Degree 19.5%
Some College / Associate 22.6%
Less Than High School 2.0%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 68.4%
Unemployment Rate 4.3%
Work from Home 17.0%
Self-Employed 5.4%
Government Workers 15.3%
Private For-Profit 79.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.4%
Prof. Services
14.5%
Arts/Entmt.
11.2%
Retail
10.7%
Finance
7.2%
Construction
7.0%
Manufacturing
5.0%
Transportation
3.9%
Public Admin
3.7%
Wholesale
3.0%
Information
2.7%
Agriculture
1.3%
Occupation
Management
53.9%
Sales
19.5%
Food Prep
14.7%
Construction
6.7%
Production
5.2%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 26.9 min
Drove Alone 72.3%
Carpool 9.9%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 17.0%
Walked 0.6%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 10,568
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 57.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 23.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.7%
5–9
6.9%
10–14
7.9%
15–19
7.2%
20–24
4.8%
25–34
13.2%
35–44
16.4%
45–54
15.1%
55–64
5.9%
65–74
4.0%
75–84
9.2%
85+
4.1%
Under 18: 22.6% Working age (18–64): 77.4% 65 and over: 14.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 16.0%
Naturalized Citizen 47.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 8.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
56.0%
Asia
31.6%
Europe
7.8%
Africa
1.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 12.3%
With a Disability 10.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 90.7%
Uninsured 9.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 93.9%
Has a Computer 99.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago 83.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.7%

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