ZIP Code 78539
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 38,162
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 — 78539
- What is the median household income in 78539?
- The median household income in 78539 is $64,864 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 78539?
- The poverty rate in 78539 is 18.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 78539?
- $198,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 78539?
- The median gross rent in 78539 is $1,034 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 78539 residents have a college degree?
- 36.8% of adults in 78539 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
38,162
Median Income
$64,864
Median Home Value
$198,300
Poverty Rate
18.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.1%
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$10,706 (+19.8%)
Home Value:
+$55,300 (+38.7%)
Poverty Rate:
-1.0 pp (-5.2%)
Bachelor's+:
-0.4 pp (-1.1%)
Unemployment:
-2.2 pp (-34.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
38,162
Median Age
34.0
Female
51.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 84.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 10.0%
Black 0.7%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 45.5%
Other 8.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
1.9%
Indian
0.9%
Chinese
0.2%
Korean
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
77.1%
Puerto Rican
1.4%
Cuban
0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$64,864
±$8,490
Per Capita Income
$95,926
Median Family Income
$81,132
Poverty Rate
18.1%
Child Poverty Rate
25.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
17.7%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
22.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.8%
$10–15k
4.6%
$15–25k
10.2%
$25–35k
8.9%
$35–50k
11.4%
$50–75k
13.4%
$75–100k
12.8%
$100–150k
18.6%
$150–200k
5.8%
$200k+
8.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
15,759
Owner-Occupied
55.2%
Renter-Occupied
44.8%
Vacancy Rate
9.5%
Median Home Value
$198,300
Median Gross Rent
$1,034
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
17.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
40.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.8%
$50–100k
11.9%
$100–200k
14.9%
$200–300k
31.2%
$300–500k
15.8%
$500k–$1M
1.5%
$1M+
0.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
4.4%
$500–1k
41.1%
$1–1.5k
41.4%
$1.5–2k
12.1%
$2.5–3.5k
1.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.5%
1 vehicle
38.0%
2 vehicles
37.3%
3+
20.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
62.1%
Single-fam. att.
1.4%
2–4 units
11.5%
5–19 units
5.6%
20+ units
3.2%
Mobile home
2.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.6%
1940–1969
0.3%
1970–1999
12.9%
2000–2009
24.0%
2010+
26.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
84.4%
Bachelor's or Higher
36.8%
Graduate Degree
13.8%
Some College / Associate
21.2%
Less Than High School
10.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
62.5%
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
Work from Home
8.0%
Self-Employed
7.0%
Government Workers
24.8%
Private For-Profit
67.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
36.6%
Arts/Entmt.
9.3%
Retail
7.5%
Public Admin
7.5%
Prof. Services
6.6%
Finance
6.5%
Transportation
6.5%
Construction
4.9%
Agriculture
3.9%
Manufacturing
3.7%
Wholesale
1.6%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
Management
43.2%
Sales
22.9%
Food Prep
17.0%
Construction
8.4%
Production
8.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
20.4 min
Drove Alone
73.5%
Carpool
13.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
8.0%
Walked
1.2%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
14,255
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
38.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
13.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.3%
5–9
7.0%
10–14
6.2%
15–19
7.7%
20–24
9.4%
25–34
13.5%
35–44
13.9%
45–54
11.6%
55–64
4.7%
65–74
5.7%
75–84
8.1%
85+
3.9%
Under 18: 23.4%
Working age (18–64): 76.6%
65 and over: 13.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
19.4%
Naturalized Citizen
43.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
17.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
82.6%
Asia
16.1%
Europe
0.8%
Africa
0.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.4%
With a Disability
12.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
77.5%
Uninsured
22.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
85.2%
Has a Computer
90.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
87.1%
Moved from Abroad
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023