ZIP Code 78589
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 39,958
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 — 78589
- What is the median household income in 78589?
- The median household income in 78589 is $51,662 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 78589?
- The poverty rate in 78589 is 22.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 78589?
- $112,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 78589?
- The median gross rent in 78589 is $926 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 78589 residents have a college degree?
- 13.5% of adults in 78589 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
39,958
Median Income
$51,662
Median Home Value
$112,400
Poverty Rate
22.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.6%
Median Age
29.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$12,973 (+33.5%)
Home Value:
+$25,000 (+28.6%)
Poverty Rate:
-4.8 pp (-17.4%)
Bachelor's+:
+0.5 pp (+3.8%)
Unemployment:
-0.3 pp (-4.3%)
Demographics
Total Population
39,958
Median Age
29.0
Female
49.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 96.9%
White (non-Hisp.) 2.7%
Black 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More 43.0%
Other 9.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.1%
Korean
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
93.9%
Cuban
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$51,662
±$3,114
Per Capita Income
$65,698
Median Family Income
$53,631
Poverty Rate
22.8%
Child Poverty Rate
31.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
28.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
10.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.8%
$10–15k
6.5%
$15–25k
11.8%
$25–35k
10.6%
$35–50k
14.2%
$50–75k
21.3%
$75–100k
13.4%
$100–150k
9.3%
$150–200k
6.1%
$200k+
1.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
12,393
Owner-Occupied
79.8%
Renter-Occupied
20.2%
Vacancy Rate
8.0%
Median Home Value
$112,400
Median Gross Rent
$926
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
28.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
47.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
14.7%
$50–100k
28.8%
$100–200k
25.0%
$200–300k
10.5%
$300–500k
3.6%
$500k–$1M
0.6%
$1M+
0.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
3.2%
$500–1k
56.5%
$1–1.5k
32.1%
$1.5–2k
8.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.2%
1 vehicle
30.6%
2 vehicles
34.3%
3+
30.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
78.3%
Single-fam. att.
1.4%
2–4 units
2.4%
5–19 units
3.1%
Mobile home
11.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.3%
1940–1969
1.0%
1970–1999
7.8%
2000–2009
29.5%
2010+
16.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
61.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
13.5%
Graduate Degree
3.4%
Some College / Associate
15.4%
Less Than High School
20.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
59.6%
Unemployment Rate
6.6%
Work from Home
4.8%
Self-Employed
7.9%
Government Workers
14.9%
Private For-Profit
77.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.6%
Construction
12.1%
Arts/Entmt.
11.8%
Retail
11.3%
Prof. Services
9.0%
Manufacturing
7.3%
Transportation
5.6%
Public Admin
5.4%
Agriculture
3.1%
Finance
2.2%
Wholesale
2.0%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
Food Prep
23.9%
Sales
23.1%
Management
20.3%
Construction
17.6%
Production
15.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
24.7 min
Drove Alone
82.7%
Carpool
10.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
4.8%
Walked
0.5%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
11,404
Avg. Household Size
3.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
58.8%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
28.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
8.6%
5–9
8.0%
10–14
10.7%
15–19
8.7%
20–24
7.2%
25–34
12.1%
35–44
11.5%
45–54
11.7%
55–64
5.1%
65–74
4.7%
75–84
6.5%
85+
3.4%
Under 18: 32.4%
Working age (18–64): 67.6%
65 and over: 11.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
26.5%
Naturalized Citizen
33.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
33.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
99.6%
Asia
0.4%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
2.3%
With a Disability
12.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
70.0%
Uninsured
30.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
80.1%
Has a Computer
92.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.8%
Moved from Abroad
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023