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ZIP Code 78586

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 49,103

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 — 78586

What is the median household income in 78586?
The median household income in 78586 is $44,158 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 78586?
The poverty rate in 78586 is 22.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 78586?
$83,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 78586?
The median gross rent in 78586 is $839 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 78586 residents have a college degree?
12.4% of adults in 78586 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
49,103
Median Income
$44,158
Median Home Value
$83,200
Poverty Rate
22.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.4%
Median Age
31.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$12,349 (+38.8%) Home Value: +$23,600 (+39.6%) Poverty Rate: -7.5 pp (-24.8%) Bachelor's+: +1.0 pp (+8.8%) Unemployment: -1.2 pp (-21.4%)

Demographics

Total Population 49,103
Median Age 31.0
Female 49.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 93.4% White (non-Hisp.) 6.1% Black 0.1% Asian 0.1% Two or More 41.6% Other 9.9%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
89.9%
Puerto Rican
0.1%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $44,158 ±$2,246
Per Capita Income $60,205
Median Family Income $46,891
Poverty Rate 22.8%
Child Poverty Rate 30.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 30.0%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 19.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.7%
$10–15k
5.4%
$15–25k
15.9%
$25–35k
11.6%
$35–50k
16.6%
$50–75k
17.8%
$75–100k
10.2%
$100–150k
10.4%
$150–200k
2.9%
$200k+
2.5%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 16,145
Owner-Occupied 76.7%
Renter-Occupied 23.3%
Vacancy Rate 9.6%
Median Home Value $83,200
Median Gross Rent $839
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 29.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 53.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
27.3%
$50–100k
32.0%
$100–200k
16.2%
$200–300k
8.7%
$300–500k
3.9%
$500k–$1M
1.8%
$1M+
0.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
12.5%
$500–1k
55.7%
$1–1.5k
30.1%
$1.5–2k
0.8%
$2–2.5k
1.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.7%
1 vehicle
32.8%
2 vehicles
34.4%
3+
27.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
71.5%
Single-fam. att.
2.0%
2–4 units
0.6%
5–19 units
1.6%
20+ units
1.5%
Mobile home
17.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.3%
1940–1969
2.7%
1970–1999
13.8%
2000–2009
21.9%
2010+
15.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 64.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 12.4%
Graduate Degree 4.2%
Some College / Associate 17.5%
Less Than High School 20.6%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 54.7%
Unemployment Rate 4.4%
Work from Home 8.4%
Self-Employed 11.8%
Government Workers 14.1%
Private For-Profit 73.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
30.0%
Retail
12.7%
Construction
11.4%
Prof. Services
8.7%
Arts/Entmt.
7.8%
Manufacturing
6.8%
Transportation
5.9%
Public Admin
4.0%
Agriculture
2.5%
Finance
2.4%
Wholesale
1.8%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
Food Prep
27.0%
Management
25.0%
Production
16.5%
Construction
16.1%
Sales
15.4%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.4 min
Drove Alone 77.9%
Carpool 10.9%
Public Transit 0.4%
Work from Home 8.4%
Walked 0.8%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 14,602
Avg. Household Size 3.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 51.3%
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
6.3%
5–9
8.3%
10–14
9.3%
15–19
10.4%
20–24
8.5%
25–34
10.9%
35–44
11.2%
45–54
11.8%
55–64
5.1%
65–74
4.7%
75–84
7.8%
85+
3.9%
Under 18: 30.1% Working age (18–64): 69.9% 65 and over: 13.4%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 22.9%
Naturalized Citizen 35.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 25.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
99.1%
Asia
0.4%
Europe
0.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 3.9%
With a Disability 14.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 70.8%
Uninsured 29.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 74.0%
Has a Computer 87.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 93.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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