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ZIP Code 78636

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 3,842

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 — 78636

What is the median household income in 78636?
The median household income in 78636 is $59,625 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 78636?
The poverty rate in 78636 is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 78636?
$458,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 78636?
The median gross rent in 78636 is $1,037 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 78636 residents have a college degree?
29.4% of adults in 78636 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,842
Median Income
$59,625
Median Home Value
$458,800
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.8%
Median Age
52.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: $-4,211 (-6.6%) Home Value: +$196,500 (+74.9%) Poverty Rate: +3.8 pp (+92.7%) Bachelor's+: -1.4 pp (-4.5%) Unemployment: -1.0 pp (-26.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 3,842
Median Age 52.0
Female 50.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 15.3% White (non-Hisp.) 79.7% Black 0.9% Asian 1.1% Two or More 11.0% Other 2.5%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.2%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
12.4%
Puerto Rican
0.4%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $59,625 ±$30,598
Per Capita Income $88,115
Median Family Income $90,700
Poverty Rate 7.9%
Child Poverty Rate 26.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 6.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 32.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.2%
$10–15k
4.3%
$15–25k
9.0%
$25–35k
7.7%
$35–50k
15.5%
$50–75k
12.0%
$75–100k
10.7%
$100–150k
15.6%
$150–200k
10.0%
$200k+
10.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,101
Owner-Occupied 67.8%
Renter-Occupied 32.2%
Vacancy Rate 22.0%
Median Home Value $458,800
Median Gross Rent $1,037
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 32.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 65.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.2%
$50–100k
5.9%
$100–200k
3.6%
$200–300k
12.8%
$300–500k
26.6%
$500k–$1M
24.6%
$1M+
20.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
8.9%
$500–1k
38.2%
$1–1.5k
20.4%
$1.5–2k
18.5%
$2–2.5k
14.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.1%
1 vehicle
36.4%
2 vehicles
27.6%
3+
32.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
78.6%
Single-fam. att.
1.3%
2–4 units
1.4%
5–19 units
3.2%
20+ units
0.1%
Mobile home
10.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
7.7%
1940–1969
6.5%
1970–1999
12.9%
2000–2009
25.0%
2010+
13.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 91.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 29.4%
Graduate Degree 6.9%
Some College / Associate 25.3%
Less Than High School 3.9%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 58.3%
Unemployment Rate 2.8%
Work from Home 13.6%
Self-Employed 8.2%
Government Workers 18.6%
Private For-Profit 72.9%
Industry
Prof. Services
17.5%
Manufacturing
16.6%
Edu/Health
11.7%
Public Admin
11.0%
Retail
10.9%
Construction
10.1%
Arts/Entmt.
9.6%
Transportation
3.0%
Agriculture
2.3%
Wholesale
1.8%
Finance
1.6%
Occupation
Management
44.2%
Sales
23.8%
Food Prep
14.3%
Production
11.7%
Construction
6.1%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 25.7 min
Drove Alone 65.0%
Carpool 9.6%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 13.6%
Walked 9.5%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,639
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 47.3%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 9.0%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.0%
5–9
4.8%
10–14
3.4%
15–19
6.2%
20–24
3.1%
25–34
9.7%
35–44
10.5%
45–54
11.3%
55–64
8.3%
65–74
11.8%
75–84
14.4%
85+
6.9%
Under 18: 17.2% Working age (18–64): 82.8% 65 and over: 25.9%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.5%
Naturalized Citizen 44.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 3.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
77.2%
Asia
14.0%
Europe
6.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 9.4%
With a Disability 16.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 85.5%
Uninsured 14.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 88.5%
Has a Computer 95.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago 85.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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