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ZIP Code 78572

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Population: 78,197

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 — 78572

What is the median household income in 78572?
The median household income in 78572 is $54,029 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 78572?
The poverty rate in 78572 is 17.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 78572?
$121,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 78572?
The median gross rent in 78572 is $900 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 78572 residents have a college degree?
25.0% of adults in 78572 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
78,197
Median Income
$54,029
Median Home Value
$121,900
Poverty Rate
17.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.7%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$9,823 (+22.2%) Home Value: +$28,700 (+30.8%) Poverty Rate: -4.0 pp (-18.4%) Bachelor's+: +2.9 pp (+13.1%) Unemployment: 0.0 pp (+0%)

Demographics

Total Population 78,197
Median Age 38.0
Female 50.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 85.1% White (non-Hisp.) 12.0% Black 0.8% Asian 1.8% Two or More 47.1% Other 10.0%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Japanese
0.5%
Indian
0.4%
Filipino
0.4%
Korean
0.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
79.6%
Puerto Rican
0.3%
Cuban
0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $54,029 ±$3,702
Per Capita Income $78,593
Median Family Income $62,928
Poverty Rate 17.7%
Child Poverty Rate 23.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 20.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 23.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.6%
$10–15k
5.3%
$15–25k
10.4%
$25–35k
10.2%
$35–50k
13.8%
$50–75k
19.0%
$75–100k
10.6%
$100–150k
12.3%
$150–200k
5.0%
$200k+
5.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 32,696
Owner-Occupied 72.1%
Renter-Occupied 27.9%
Vacancy Rate 18.7%
Median Home Value $121,900
Median Gross Rent $900
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 28.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 36.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
14.8%
$50–100k
25.0%
$100–200k
18.5%
$200–300k
15.6%
$300–500k
11.5%
$500k–$1M
2.0%
$1M+
0.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
15.0%
$500–1k
45.3%
$1–1.5k
27.2%
$1.5–2k
8.8%
$2–2.5k
2.2%
$2.5–3.5k
1.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.7%
1 vehicle
39.8%
2 vehicles
31.6%
3+
22.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
64.1%
Single-fam. att.
2.7%
2–4 units
1.8%
5–19 units
3.2%
20+ units
1.9%
Mobile home
18.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.6%
1940–1969
0.7%
1970–1999
10.0%
2000–2009
26.6%
2010+
14.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 75.1%
Bachelor's or Higher 25.0%
Graduate Degree 8.1%
Some College / Associate 18.6%
Less Than High School 14.2%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 52.7%
Unemployment Rate 7.7%
Work from Home 8.5%
Self-Employed 12.4%
Government Workers 12.7%
Private For-Profit 74.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
23.7%
Retail
13.5%
Prof. Services
9.4%
Construction
9.0%
Manufacturing
8.6%
Transportation
7.8%
Arts/Entmt.
6.5%
Finance
4.4%
Wholesale
4.4%
Public Admin
3.7%
Agriculture
2.6%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
Management
33.0%
Sales
22.8%
Food Prep
17.9%
Production
15.6%
Construction
10.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 20.7 min
Drove Alone 78.2%
Carpool 10.1%
Public Transit 0.1%
Work from Home 8.5%
Walked 1.3%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 26,575
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 51.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 22.7%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.6%
5–9
6.4%
10–14
9.2%
15–19
9.1%
20–24
7.0%
25–34
9.3%
35–44
11.6%
45–54
13.2%
55–64
4.7%
65–74
5.1%
75–84
9.3%
85+
7.4%
Under 18: 26.8% Working age (18–64): 73.2% 65 and over: 18.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 28.4%
Naturalized Citizen 42.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 26.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
93.5%
Asia
4.3%
Europe
0.6%
Africa
0.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.0%
With a Disability 15.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 72.8%
Uninsured 27.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 86.5%
Has a Computer 93.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 87.7%
Moved from Abroad 1.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023