ZIP Code 78538
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 10,740
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 — 78538
- What is the median household income in 78538?
- The median household income in 78538 is $38,904 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 78538?
- The poverty rate in 78538 is 29.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 78538?
- $87,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 78538?
- The median gross rent in 78538 is $586 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 78538 residents have a college degree?
- 11.2% of adults in 78538 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
10,740
Median Income
$38,904
Median Home Value
$87,300
Poverty Rate
29.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.2%
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$3,827 (+10.9%)
Home Value:
+$26,300 (+43.1%)
Poverty Rate:
+1.1 pp (+3.9%)
Bachelor's+:
+0.3 pp (+2.8%)
Unemployment:
+0.4 pp (+5.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
10,740
Median Age
34.0
Female
50.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 97.9%
White (non-Hisp.) 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 58.4%
Other 8.5%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
95.9%
Puerto Rican
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$38,904
±$8,443
Per Capita Income
$61,273
Median Family Income
$50,727
Poverty Rate
29.0%
Child Poverty Rate
41.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
42.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
15.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
12.9%
$10–15k
9.0%
$15–25k
13.0%
$25–35k
12.9%
$35–50k
9.1%
$50–75k
17.4%
$75–100k
9.2%
$100–150k
12.1%
$150–200k
2.5%
$200k+
1.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
3,745
Owner-Occupied
71.9%
Renter-Occupied
28.1%
Vacancy Rate
11.9%
Median Home Value
$87,300
Median Gross Rent
$586
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
27.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
38.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
26.8%
$50–100k
33.6%
$100–200k
10.8%
$200–300k
7.2%
$300–500k
4.4%
$500k–$1M
0.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
36.7%
$500–1k
57.6%
$1–1.5k
5.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.1%
1 vehicle
38.8%
2 vehicles
31.4%
3+
23.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
77.2%
Single-fam. att.
0.1%
2–4 units
1.2%
5–19 units
1.5%
20+ units
1.8%
Mobile home
11.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.0%
1940–1969
1.9%
1970–1999
8.9%
2000–2009
28.4%
2010+
16.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
64.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
11.2%
Graduate Degree
4.2%
Some College / Associate
10.9%
Less Than High School
25.4%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
53.2%
Unemployment Rate
7.2%
Work from Home
7.2%
Self-Employed
10.7%
Government Workers
20.0%
Private For-Profit
69.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
33.5%
Prof. Services
9.7%
Arts/Entmt.
9.7%
Construction
7.8%
Transportation
7.7%
Retail
7.1%
Agriculture
6.5%
Public Admin
5.9%
Finance
4.4%
Manufacturing
3.7%
Wholesale
1.5%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
Food Prep
30.5%
Management
20.5%
Construction
17.7%
Sales
17.4%
Production
14.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
23.6 min
Drove Alone
77.6%
Carpool
5.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
7.2%
Walked
0.9%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
3,298
Avg. Household Size
3.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
52.0%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
26.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.3%
5–9
8.3%
10–14
7.3%
15–19
11.3%
20–24
7.9%
25–34
9.3%
35–44
13.2%
45–54
12.9%
55–64
5.5%
65–74
4.8%
75–84
7.4%
85+
4.3%
Under 18: 30.5%
Working age (18–64): 69.5%
65 and over: 12.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
24.6%
Naturalized Citizen
31.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
28.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
98.3%
Asia
1.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
2.3%
With a Disability
16.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
72.4%
Uninsured
27.6%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
71.4%
Has a Computer
79.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago
97.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023