ZIP Code 78597
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 2,881
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 — 78597
- What is the median household income in 78597?
- The median household income in 78597 is $61,357 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 78597?
- The poverty rate in 78597 is 9.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 78597?
- $508,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 78597?
- The median gross rent in 78597 is $1,421 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 78597 residents have a college degree?
- 53.1% of adults in 78597 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,881
Median Income
$61,357
Median Home Value
$508,800
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.5%
Median Age
59.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$16,136 (+35.7%)
Home Value:
+$202,000 (+65.8%)
Poverty Rate:
+3.0 pp (+44.1%)
Bachelor's+:
+8.1 pp (+18%)
Unemployment:
+5.4 pp (+490.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,881
Median Age
59.0
Female
44.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 76.5%
Black 5.6%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 6.8%
Other 5.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$61,357
±$8,022
Per Capita Income
$133,103
Median Family Income
$87,541
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Child Poverty Rate
14.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
1.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
28.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.9%
$15–25k
4.3%
$25–35k
5.1%
$35–50k
14.9%
$50–75k
31.0%
$75–100k
12.1%
$100–150k
9.2%
$150–200k
1.8%
$200k+
15.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
5,895
Owner-Occupied
66.8%
Renter-Occupied
33.2%
Vacancy Rate
73.9%
Median Home Value
$508,800
Median Gross Rent
$1,421
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
31.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
37.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.1%
$100–200k
1.6%
$200–300k
14.4%
$300–500k
25.7%
$500k–$1M
43.7%
$1M+
7.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
2.2%
$500–1k
14.8%
$1–1.5k
42.0%
$1.5–2k
23.5%
$2–2.5k
2.8%
$2.5–3.5k
10.0%
$3.5k+
4.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.1%
1 vehicle
61.6%
2 vehicles
29.2%
3+
6.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
13.0%
Single-fam. att.
2.5%
2–4 units
7.4%
5–19 units
2.6%
20+ units
62.7%
Mobile home
0.4%
Housing Age
1970–1999
24.1%
2000–2009
13.2%
2010+
5.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
92.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
53.1%
Graduate Degree
25.9%
Some College / Associate
24.3%
Less Than High School
4.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
57.2%
Unemployment Rate
6.5%
Work from Home
18.0%
Self-Employed
6.3%
Government Workers
5.5%
Private For-Profit
88.3%
Industry
Arts/Entmt.
24.3%
Prof. Services
19.9%
Edu/Health
17.6%
Finance
15.8%
Retail
7.5%
Transportation
3.9%
Public Admin
1.7%
Construction
1.4%
Manufacturing
1.0%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
Management
57.4%
Food Prep
22.3%
Sales
15.1%
Construction
3.2%
Production
1.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
14.3 min
Drove Alone
61.4%
Carpool
1.0%
Public Transit
1.4%
Work from Home
18.0%
Walked
13.6%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,540
Avg. Household Size
1.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
46.3%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
2.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.2%
5–9
1.4%
10–14
1.3%
15–19
4.8%
20–24
6.8%
25–34
5.0%
35–44
0.7%
45–54
8.1%
55–64
19.0%
65–74
13.8%
75–84
23.3%
85+
10.7%
Under 18: 10.9%
Working age (18–64): 89.1%
65 and over: 34.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
13.0%
Naturalized Citizen
56.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
4.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
39.6%
Asia
22.7%
Europe
18.4%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.3%
With a Disability
7.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
90.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
85.7%
Has a Computer
93.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
86.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023