ZIP Code 78543
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 8,608
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 — 78543
- What is the median household income in 78543?
- The median household income in 78543 is $47,657 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 78543?
- The poverty rate in 78543 is 17.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 78543?
- $85,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 78543?
- The median gross rent in 78543 is $759 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 78543 residents have a college degree?
- 9.3% of adults in 78543 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
8,608
Median Income
$47,657
Median Home Value
$85,900
Poverty Rate
17.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.1%
Median Age
32.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$9,929 (+26.3%)
Home Value:
+$31,200 (+57%)
Poverty Rate:
-7.3 pp (-29%)
Bachelor's+:
-3.4 pp (-26.8%)
Unemployment:
+0.1 pp (+2%)
Demographics
Total Population
8,608
Median Age
32.0
Female
54.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 98.0%
White (non-Hisp.) 2.0%
Two or More 56.4%
Other 7.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$47,657
±$9,902
Per Capita Income
$67,754
Median Family Income
$64,609
Poverty Rate
17.9%
Child Poverty Rate
26.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
27.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
11.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
0.6%
$10–15k
9.5%
$15–25k
13.9%
$25–35k
8.3%
$35–50k
22.0%
$50–75k
7.9%
$75–100k
10.2%
$100–150k
20.8%
$150–200k
5.2%
$200k+
1.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
3,018
Owner-Occupied
78.6%
Renter-Occupied
21.4%
Vacancy Rate
8.2%
Median Home Value
$85,900
Median Gross Rent
$759
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
1.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
39.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
21.7%
$50–100k
40.0%
$100–200k
24.1%
$200–300k
4.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
31.0%
$500–1k
47.3%
$1–1.5k
5.9%
$1.5–2k
15.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.3%
1 vehicle
33.1%
2 vehicles
30.7%
3+
32.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
82.1%
2–4 units
5.0%
20+ units
1.6%
Mobile home
9.7%
Housing Age
1940–1969
1.3%
1970–1999
11.3%
2000–2009
28.9%
2010+
16.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
83.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
9.3%
Graduate Degree
3.0%
Some College / Associate
29.7%
Less Than High School
11.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
55.7%
Unemployment Rate
5.1%
Work from Home
5.6%
Self-Employed
4.6%
Government Workers
29.5%
Private For-Profit
65.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
36.7%
Construction
12.9%
Manufacturing
12.3%
Retail
11.5%
Prof. Services
4.8%
Transportation
4.8%
Public Admin
4.8%
Finance
3.4%
Arts/Entmt.
2.7%
Wholesale
2.0%
Agriculture
1.6%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
Food Prep
23.6%
Sales
21.5%
Management
21.3%
Production
19.4%
Construction
14.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
17.9 min
Drove Alone
82.4%
Carpool
3.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
5.6%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,772
Avg. Household Size
3.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
52.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
19.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.6%
5–9
10.0%
10–14
4.3%
15–19
10.0%
20–24
10.4%
25–34
12.0%
35–44
11.0%
45–54
11.4%
55–64
5.5%
65–74
6.4%
75–84
9.3%
85+
2.6%
Under 18: 24.8%
Working age (18–64): 75.2%
65 and over: 12.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
15.4%
Naturalized Citizen
35.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
18.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
2.9%
With a Disability
16.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
78.3%
Uninsured
21.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
83.0%
Has a Computer
88.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
94.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023