ZIP Code 78355
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 6,843
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 — 78355
- What is the median household income in 78355?
- The median household income in 78355 is $32,636 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 78355?
- The poverty rate in 78355 is 29.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 78355?
- $84,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 78355?
- The median gross rent in 78355 is $487 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 78355 residents have a college degree?
- 12.4% of adults in 78355 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
6,843
Median Income
$32,636
Median Home Value
$84,200
Poverty Rate
29.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.4%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$4,627 (+16.5%)
Home Value:
+$13,400 (+18.9%)
Poverty Rate:
-6.8 pp (-18.6%)
Bachelor's+:
-3.3 pp (-21%)
Unemployment:
-9.1 pp (-79.1%)
Demographics
Total Population
6,843
Median Age
38.0
Female
49.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 91.0%
White (non-Hisp.) 7.8%
Black 0.2%
Two or More 37.6%
Other 9.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$32,636
±$12,935
Per Capita Income
$60,954
Median Family Income
$40,646
Poverty Rate
29.8%
Child Poverty Rate
53.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
34.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
18.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
19.9%
$10–15k
12.2%
$15–25k
10.1%
$25–35k
9.7%
$35–50k
12.5%
$50–75k
13.9%
$75–100k
2.9%
$100–150k
10.7%
$150–200k
6.0%
$200k+
2.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
3,628
Owner-Occupied
54.8%
Renter-Occupied
45.2%
Vacancy Rate
23.3%
Median Home Value
$84,200
Median Gross Rent
$487
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
46.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
32.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
34.9%
$50–100k
24.4%
$100–200k
13.7%
$200–300k
10.2%
$300–500k
3.7%
$500k–$1M
0.3%
$1M+
1.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
54.4%
$500–1k
43.9%
$1–1.5k
1.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
13.3%
1 vehicle
44.4%
2 vehicles
25.4%
3+
16.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
77.2%
Single-fam. att.
1.3%
2–4 units
6.8%
20+ units
1.6%
Mobile home
8.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.9%
1940–1969
19.3%
1970–1999
14.3%
2000–2009
8.8%
2010+
9.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
67.4%
Bachelor's or Higher
12.4%
Graduate Degree
2.3%
Some College / Associate
22.3%
Less Than High School
10.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
60.1%
Unemployment Rate
2.4%
Work from Home
2.6%
Self-Employed
15.7%
Government Workers
23.2%
Private For-Profit
61.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
32.5%
Construction
14.4%
Arts/Entmt.
9.9%
Prof. Services
9.8%
Retail
8.8%
Agriculture
6.2%
Public Admin
5.9%
Transportation
4.1%
Wholesale
2.2%
Manufacturing
1.3%
Finance
1.1%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
Food Prep
38.3%
Management
23.3%
Construction
14.1%
Sales
13.9%
Production
10.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
15.4 min
Drove Alone
86.6%
Carpool
10.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
2.6%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,784
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
41.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
17.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
3.6%
5–9
6.9%
10–14
5.4%
15–19
4.5%
20–24
7.5%
25–34
17.5%
35–44
12.6%
45–54
12.7%
55–64
4.6%
65–74
6.9%
75–84
9.5%
85+
6.9%
Under 18: 19.4%
Working age (18–64): 80.6%
65 and over: 17.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
7.1%
Naturalized Citizen
47.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
10.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.1%
With a Disability
22.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
77.5%
Uninsured
22.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
76.8%
Has a Computer
83.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
84.2%
Moved from Abroad
1.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023