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ZIP Code 78577

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 79,903

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 — 78577

What is the median household income in 78577?
The median household income in 78577 is $49,768 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 78577?
The poverty rate in 78577 is 28.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 78577?
$111,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 78577?
The median gross rent in 78577 is $988 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 78577 residents have a college degree?
17.5% of adults in 78577 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
79,903
Median Income
$49,768
Median Home Value
$111,500
Poverty Rate
28.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.8%
Median Age
29.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$9,919 (+24.9%) Home Value: +$30,500 (+37.7%) Poverty Rate: +0.8 pp (+2.9%) Bachelor's+: +2.6 pp (+17.4%) Unemployment: +1.8 pp (+36%)

Demographics

Total Population 79,903
Median Age 29.0
Female 51.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 95.0% White (non-Hisp.) 4.5% Black 0.6% Asian 0.2% Two or More 44.8% Other 11.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
91.7%
Puerto Rican
0.2%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $49,768 ±$4,303
Per Capita Income $70,484
Median Family Income $54,673
Poverty Rate 28.0%
Child Poverty Rate 34.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 31.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 11.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.0%
$10–15k
6.9%
$15–25k
11.7%
$25–35k
10.9%
$35–50k
12.8%
$50–75k
17.5%
$75–100k
11.7%
$100–150k
12.9%
$150–200k
3.0%
$200k+
4.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 26,568
Owner-Occupied 58.6%
Renter-Occupied 41.4%
Vacancy Rate 12.4%
Median Home Value $111,500
Median Gross Rent $988
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 25.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 36.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
18.3%
$50–100k
27.0%
$100–200k
20.1%
$200–300k
13.8%
$300–500k
5.4%
$500k–$1M
0.6%
$1M+
0.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
9.9%
$500–1k
41.7%
$1–1.5k
36.9%
$1.5–2k
10.1%
$2–2.5k
0.6%
$3.5k+
0.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.0%
1 vehicle
31.7%
2 vehicles
39.4%
3+
22.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
58.3%
Single-fam. att.
2.6%
2–4 units
5.9%
5–19 units
3.1%
20+ units
1.9%
Mobile home
16.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.6%
1940–1969
1.8%
1970–1999
8.6%
2000–2009
31.2%
2010+
20.1%

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

Education

High School or Higher 69.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 17.5%
Graduate Degree 4.6%
Some College / Associate 19.0%
Less Than High School 17.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 60.5%
Unemployment Rate 6.8%
Work from Home 6.2%
Self-Employed 10.3%
Government Workers 15.0%
Private For-Profit 74.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.7%
Retail
12.0%
Arts/Entmt.
10.4%
Prof. Services
9.1%
Construction
7.7%
Manufacturing
5.6%
Transportation
5.5%
Public Admin
4.2%
Wholesale
4.2%
Finance
3.6%
Agriculture
3.5%
Information
1.9%
Occupation
Management
27.8%
Sales
22.4%
Food Prep
20.5%
Construction
16.0%
Production
13.3%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.1 min
Drove Alone 77.8%
Carpool 11.7%
Public Transit 0.2%
Work from Home 6.2%
Walked 0.9%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 23,284
Avg. Household Size 3.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 50.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 27.3%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
8.3%
5–9
7.7%
10–14
10.7%
15–19
9.9%
20–24
7.5%
25–34
14.2%
35–44
12.9%
45–54
11.1%
55–64
3.4%
65–74
3.7%
75–84
5.9%
85+
3.4%
Under 18: 32.9% Working age (18–64): 67.1% 65 and over: 10.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 29.0%
Naturalized Citizen 28.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 29.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
99.0%
Asia
0.4%
Europe
0.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 2.5%
With a Disability 11.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 69.9%
Uninsured 30.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 79.4%
Has a Computer 92.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 89.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.9%

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