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ZIP Code 78606

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 6,977

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 — 78606

What is the median household income in 78606?
The median household income in 78606 is $89,980 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 78606?
The poverty rate in 78606 is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 78606?
$361,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 78606?
The median gross rent in 78606 is $865 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 78606 residents have a college degree?
38.9% of adults in 78606 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
6,977
Median Income
$89,980
Median Home Value
$361,100
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.2%
Median Age
47.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$37,386 (+71.1%) Home Value: +$96,600 (+36.5%) Poverty Rate: -0.6 pp (-6.8%) Bachelor's+: +10.1 pp (+35.1%) Unemployment: -2.4 pp (-42.9%)

Demographics

Total Population 6,977
Median Age 47.0
Female 50.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 20.9% White (non-Hisp.) 72.5% Black 0.8% Two or More 13.0% Other 7.6%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $89,980 ±$12,145
Per Capita Income $122,202
Median Family Income $96,994
Poverty Rate 8.2%
Child Poverty Rate 2.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 4.0%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 28.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.0%
$10–15k
4.2%
$15–25k
5.0%
$25–35k
5.1%
$35–50k
11.5%
$50–75k
15.9%
$75–100k
13.6%
$100–150k
22.6%
$150–200k
10.1%
$200k+
9.9%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 3,408
Owner-Occupied 74.1%
Renter-Occupied 25.9%
Vacancy Rate 16.3%
Median Home Value $361,100
Median Gross Rent $865
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 19.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 22.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.4%
$50–100k
6.7%
$100–200k
5.2%
$200–300k
23.0%
$300–500k
20.2%
$500k–$1M
28.4%
$1M+
6.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
35.9%
$500–1k
22.6%
$1–1.5k
29.7%
$1.5–2k
5.2%
$2–2.5k
6.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
0.4%
1 vehicle
22.5%
2 vehicles
48.8%
3+
28.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
79.6%
Single-fam. att.
0.3%
2–4 units
1.8%
5–19 units
3.1%
20+ units
1.6%
Mobile home
9.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
5.4%
1940–1969
4.2%
1970–1999
3.8%
2000–2009
21.5%
2010+
21.2%

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

Education

High School or Higher 90.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 38.9%
Graduate Degree 8.9%
Some College / Associate 19.2%
Less Than High School 5.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 57.5%
Unemployment Rate 3.2%
Work from Home 18.4%
Self-Employed 10.5%
Government Workers 15.8%
Private For-Profit 71.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
19.2%
Construction
17.3%
Prof. Services
12.6%
Agriculture
9.5%
Manufacturing
6.5%
Arts/Entmt.
6.5%
Retail
5.8%
Finance
5.1%
Transportation
3.7%
Information
3.7%
Wholesale
3.3%
Public Admin
2.4%
Occupation
Management
38.6%
Food Prep
18.4%
Construction
18.0%
Sales
15.2%
Production
9.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 27.9 min
Drove Alone 67.8%
Carpool 8.1%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 18.4%
Walked 3.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 2,853
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 61.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 18.3%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.3%
5–9
6.0%
10–14
6.9%
15–19
4.9%
20–24
3.6%
25–34
13.5%
35–44
7.6%
45–54
11.4%
55–64
8.5%
65–74
9.5%
75–84
15.4%
85+
6.6%
Under 18: 20.1% Working age (18–64): 79.9% 65 and over: 23.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 7.3%
Naturalized Citizen 45.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
90.9%
Europe
9.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.4%
With a Disability 12.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 86.5%
Uninsured 13.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 89.6%
Has a Computer 94.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 90.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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