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ZIP Code 78612

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 19,830

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 — 78612

What is the median household income in 78612?
The median household income in 78612 is $90,925 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 78612?
The poverty rate in 78612 is 13.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 78612?
$239,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 78612?
The median gross rent in 78612 is $1,642 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 78612 residents have a college degree?
20.9% of adults in 78612 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
19,830
Median Income
$90,925
Median Home Value
$239,100
Poverty Rate
13.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.7%
Median Age
30.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$21,712 (+31.4%) Home Value: +$75,900 (+46.5%) Poverty Rate: +5.9 pp (+75.6%) Bachelor's+: +0.6 pp (+3%) Unemployment: +1.8 pp (+46.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 19,830
Median Age 30.0
Female 49.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 60.0% White (non-Hisp.) 30.6% Black 4.8% Asian 0.8% Two or More 36.3% Other 16.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
43.3%
Puerto Rican
1.0%
Cuban
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $90,925 ±$12,901
Per Capita Income $87,604
Median Family Income $90,200
Poverty Rate 13.7%
Child Poverty Rate 21.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 11.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 23.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.5%
$10–15k
3.1%
$15–25k
8.8%
$25–35k
5.7%
$35–50k
11.0%
$50–75k
13.2%
$75–100k
13.6%
$100–150k
28.6%
$150–200k
10.0%
$200k+
4.5%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 5,981
Owner-Occupied 81.2%
Renter-Occupied 18.8%
Vacancy Rate 4.3%
Median Home Value $239,100
Median Gross Rent $1,642
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 19.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 38.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.2%
$50–100k
9.1%
$100–200k
11.7%
$200–300k
28.4%
$300–500k
21.3%
$500k–$1M
12.5%
$1M+
2.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
14.9%
$1–1.5k
26.6%
$1.5–2k
29.9%
$2–2.5k
28.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.1%
1 vehicle
18.1%
2 vehicles
40.4%
3+
39.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
50.4%
Single-fam. att.
0.5%
Mobile home
45.7%
Housing Age
1940–1969
0.2%
1970–1999
3.1%
2000–2009
23.5%
2010+
18.3%

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

Education

High School or Higher 73.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 20.9%
Graduate Degree 8.7%
Some College / Associate 24.3%
Less Than High School 14.1%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 58.5%
Unemployment Rate 5.7%
Work from Home 15.4%
Self-Employed 13.8%
Government Workers 17.7%
Private For-Profit 68.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
19.3%
Construction
15.9%
Public Admin
10.4%
Prof. Services
10.0%
Arts/Entmt.
8.4%
Transportation
8.3%
Retail
6.4%
Manufacturing
4.3%
Finance
4.1%
Agriculture
3.9%
Wholesale
0.6%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
Management
34.3%
Construction
16.9%
Food Prep
16.5%
Production
16.3%
Sales
16.0%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 38.1 min
Drove Alone 73.2%
Carpool 6.8%
Public Transit 0.6%
Work from Home 15.4%
Walked 2.7%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 5,724
Avg. Household Size 3.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 63.3%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 29.5%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.8%
5–9
8.3%
10–14
13.2%
15–19
10.2%
20–24
5.2%
25–34
10.8%
35–44
15.0%
45–54
8.0%
55–64
5.4%
65–74
6.1%
75–84
9.1%
85+
1.6%
Under 18: 34.9% Working age (18–64): 65.1% 65 and over: 11.0%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 17.8%
Naturalized Citizen 21.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 14.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
96.0%
Asia
1.8%
Africa
0.7%
Europe
0.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 9.4%
With a Disability 11.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 78.8%
Uninsured 21.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 88.2%
Has a Computer 91.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 89.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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