ZIP Code 78359
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 2,230
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 — 78359
- What is the median household income in 78359?
- The median household income in 78359 is $35,750 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 78359?
- The poverty rate in 78359 is 36.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 78359?
- $97,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 78359?
- The median gross rent in 78359 is $868 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 78359 residents have a college degree?
- 2.4% of adults in 78359 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,230
Median Income
$35,750
Median Home Value
$97,200
Poverty Rate
36.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
8.2%
Median Age
28.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-10,446 (-22.6%)
Home Value:
+$35,500 (+57.5%)
Poverty Rate:
+25.0 pp (+217.4%)
Bachelor's+:
-3.6 pp (-60%)
Unemployment:
+4.6 pp (+127.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,230
Median Age
28.0
Female
52.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 93.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 5.4%
Black 0.4%
Two or More 38.0%
Other 2.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$35,750
±$4,553
Per Capita Income
$56,801
Median Family Income
$35,250
Poverty Rate
36.5%
Child Poverty Rate
58.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
20.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
18.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.1%
$10–15k
6.7%
$15–25k
15.0%
$25–35k
23.2%
$35–50k
13.7%
$50–75k
12.7%
$75–100k
8.4%
$100–150k
10.2%
$150–200k
5.6%
$200k+
1.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
682
Owner-Occupied
59.4%
Renter-Occupied
40.6%
Vacancy Rate
10.9%
Median Home Value
$97,200
Median Gross Rent
$868
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
0.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
48.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.4%
$50–100k
47.9%
$100–200k
11.6%
$200–300k
15.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
16.0%
$500–1k
53.8%
$1–1.5k
25.0%
$1.5–2k
5.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
10.7%
1 vehicle
40.8%
2 vehicles
28.5%
3+
20.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
78.2%
2–4 units
14.7%
5–19 units
2.3%
Mobile home
2.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.8%
1940–1969
8.7%
1970–1999
22.1%
2000–2009
6.3%
2010+
19.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
60.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
2.4%
Graduate Degree
0.1%
Some College / Associate
19.3%
Less Than High School
22.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
Unemployment Rate
8.2%
Work from Home
11.1%
Self-Employed
1.3%
Government Workers
26.9%
Private For-Profit
71.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
36.1%
Arts/Entmt.
18.0%
Retail
7.5%
Manufacturing
6.9%
Transportation
6.9%
Agriculture
6.0%
Construction
5.7%
Prof. Services
1.5%
Finance
1.5%
Public Admin
0.6%
Occupation
Food Prep
29.6%
Management
23.5%
Sales
20.3%
Production
15.8%
Construction
10.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
15.9 min
Drove Alone
70.8%
Carpool
16.7%
Public Transit
1.3%
Work from Home
11.1%
Walked
0.1%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
608
Avg. Household Size
3.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
36.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
9.0%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
12.9%
5–9
11.1%
10–14
6.0%
15–19
8.2%
20–24
7.0%
25–34
12.8%
35–44
9.2%
45–54
9.6%
55–64
3.4%
65–74
4.4%
75–84
8.4%
85+
5.7%
Under 18: 34.8%
Working age (18–64): 65.2%
65 and over: 15.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
6.1%
Naturalized Citizen
34.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
6.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
99.3%
Asia
0.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.5%
With a Disability
19.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
75.5%
Uninsured
24.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
63.5%
Has a Computer
85.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
88.8%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023