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ZIP Code 78576

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 13,902

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 — 78576

What is the median household income in 78576?
The median household income in 78576 is $48,205 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 78576?
The poverty rate in 78576 is 38.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 78576?
$116,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 78576?
The median gross rent in 78576 is $629 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 78576 residents have a college degree?
6.0% of adults in 78576 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
13,902
Median Income
$48,205
Median Home Value
$116,600
Poverty Rate
38.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.4%
Median Age
20.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$26,975 (+127.1%) Home Value: +$50,900 (+77.5%) Poverty Rate: -25.5 pp (-39.9%) Bachelor's+: +0.8 pp (+15.4%) Unemployment: +0.4 pp (+10%)

Demographics

Total Population 13,902
Median Age 20.0
Female 51.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 99.2% White (non-Hisp.) 0.8% Black 0.2% Two or More 70.9% Other 2.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
97.2%
Cuban
0.5%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $48,205 ±$15,462
Per Capita Income $66,833
Median Family Income $47,009
Poverty Rate 38.4%
Child Poverty Rate 40.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 35.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 10.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
9.7%
$10–15k
5.5%
$15–25k
13.4%
$25–35k
12.5%
$35–50k
9.9%
$50–75k
16.4%
$75–100k
14.0%
$100–150k
7.1%
$150–200k
6.7%
$200k+
4.9%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 3,362
Owner-Occupied 81.1%
Renter-Occupied 18.9%
Vacancy Rate 7.3%
Median Home Value $116,600
Median Gross Rent $629
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 19.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 70.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
15.0%
$50–100k
28.3%
$100–200k
12.0%
$200–300k
19.8%
$300–500k
9.2%
$500k–$1M
0.3%
Vehicle Availability
1 vehicle
28.5%
2 vehicles
32.2%
3+
39.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
64.7%
5–19 units
3.5%
20+ units
2.2%
Mobile home
25.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.1%
1940–1969
0.4%
1970–1999
2.3%
2000–2009
40.4%
2010+
22.2%

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

Education

High School or Higher 53.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 6.0%
Graduate Degree 2.6%
Some College / Associate 8.9%
Less Than High School 18.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 51.2%
Unemployment Rate 4.4%
Work from Home 6.6%
Self-Employed 18.1%
Government Workers 10.3%
Private For-Profit 70.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
18.2%
Transportation
16.1%
Retail
15.6%
Construction
14.3%
Prof. Services
10.2%
Arts/Entmt.
6.4%
Wholesale
4.9%
Manufacturing
3.8%
Agriculture
2.7%
Public Admin
1.7%
Finance
0.6%
Occupation
Sales
25.0%
Production
24.2%
Food Prep
23.7%
Construction
18.0%
Management
9.1%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.6 min
Drove Alone 84.1%
Carpool 8.4%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 6.6%
Walked 0.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 3,116
Avg. Household Size 4.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 63.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 36.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
8.4%
5–9
10.6%
10–14
14.9%
15–19
14.4%
20–24
6.7%
25–34
11.6%
35–44
10.4%
45–54
12.9%
55–64
2.8%
65–74
3.2%
75–84
2.3%
85+
1.6%
Under 18: 42.8% Working age (18–64): 57.2% 65 and over: 4.1%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 31.2%
Naturalized Citizen 25.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 28.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
98.8%
Asia
1.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 0.1%
With a Disability 13.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 56.7%
Uninsured 43.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 85.3%
Has a Computer 99.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 95.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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