ZIP Code 78609
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 1,826
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 — 78609
- What is the median household income in 78609?
- The median household income in 78609 is $60,663 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 78609?
- The poverty rate in 78609 is 9.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 78609?
- $276,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 78609?
- The median gross rent in 78609 is $938 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 78609 residents have a college degree?
- 26.8% of adults in 78609 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,826
Median Income
$60,663
Median Home Value
$276,100
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.9%
Median Age
63.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$5,442 (+9.9%)
Home Value:
+$116,100 (+72.6%)
Poverty Rate:
+3.0 pp (+47.6%)
Bachelor's+:
+8.4 pp (+45.7%)
Unemployment:
-3.2 pp (-78%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,826
Median Age
63.0
Female
45.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 87.7%
Black 1.8%
Two or More 7.2%
Other 0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.9%
Cuban
1.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$60,663
±$11,465
Per Capita Income
$92,126
Median Family Income
$102,917
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Child Poverty Rate
45.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
6.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
45.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.4%
$10–15k
6.1%
$15–25k
9.5%
$25–35k
14.1%
$35–50k
6.3%
$50–75k
18.8%
$75–100k
10.8%
$100–150k
17.9%
$150–200k
6.8%
$200k+
6.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,271
Owner-Occupied
80.5%
Renter-Occupied
19.5%
Vacancy Rate
27.5%
Median Home Value
$276,100
Median Gross Rent
$938
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
27.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
50.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
12.5%
$50–100k
5.3%
$100–200k
4.9%
$200–300k
21.2%
$300–500k
23.9%
$500k–$1M
17.1%
$1M+
1.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.8%
1 vehicle
26.1%
2 vehicles
36.1%
3+
28.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
67.2%
2–4 units
1.7%
5–19 units
2.0%
Mobile home
22.0%
Housing Age
1970–1999
20.5%
2000–2009
12.0%
2010+
8.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
94.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
26.8%
Graduate Degree
12.8%
Some College / Associate
36.8%
Less Than High School
3.4%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
40.4%
Unemployment Rate
0.9%
Work from Home
5.3%
Self-Employed
15.0%
Government Workers
19.1%
Private For-Profit
65.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
14.8%
Agriculture
10.3%
Retail
10.2%
Finance
9.1%
Construction
8.8%
Public Admin
8.2%
Transportation
7.3%
Prof. Services
5.3%
Wholesale
5.0%
Arts/Entmt.
4.8%
Manufacturing
4.5%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
Sales
30.2%
Management
23.8%
Production
22.6%
Construction
12.3%
Food Prep
11.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
32.3 min
Drove Alone
80.6%
Carpool
7.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
5.3%
Walked
6.8%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
922
Avg. Household Size
1.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
56.0%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
5.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.9%
5–9
0.4%
10–14
4.4%
15–19
0.7%
20–24
2.0%
25–34
3.9%
35–44
7.9%
45–54
7.1%
55–64
11.2%
65–74
12.4%
75–84
34.0%
85+
8.2%
Under 18: 10.4%
Working age (18–64): 89.6%
65 and over: 45.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
3.3%
Naturalized Citizen
81.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
17.7%
With a Disability
22.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
82.0%
Uninsured
18.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
78.2%
Has a Computer
94.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
85.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023