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ZIP Code 78639

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 8,517

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 — 78639

What is the median household income in 78639?
The median household income in 78639 is $57,034 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 78639?
The poverty rate in 78639 is 13.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 78639?
$249,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 78639?
The median gross rent in 78639 is $964 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 78639 residents have a college degree?
27.5% of adults in 78639 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
8,517
Median Income
$57,034
Median Home Value
$249,100
Poverty Rate
13.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.3%
Median Age
52.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$8,247 (+16.9%) Home Value: +$94,400 (+61%) Poverty Rate: +6.0 pp (+83.3%) Bachelor's+: +7.7 pp (+38.9%) Unemployment: 0.0 pp (+0%)

Demographics

Total Population 8,517
Median Age 52.0
Female 53.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 22.8% White (non-Hisp.) 72.7% Black 1.2% Asian 0.9% Two or More 14.1% Other 2.5%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Vietnamese
0.8%
Chinese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
19.4%
Cuban
1.0%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $57,034 ±$6,521
Per Capita Income $107,425
Median Family Income $63,771
Poverty Rate 13.2%
Child Poverty Rate 27.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 11.0%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 34.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.6%
$10–15k
1.4%
$15–25k
13.9%
$25–35k
9.0%
$35–50k
13.6%
$50–75k
21.0%
$75–100k
10.4%
$100–150k
15.1%
$150–200k
3.1%
$200k+
9.9%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 5,359
Owner-Occupied 74.0%
Renter-Occupied 26.0%
Vacancy Rate 28.8%
Median Home Value $249,100
Median Gross Rent $964
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 29.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 36.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
10.2%
$50–100k
11.3%
$100–200k
9.6%
$200–300k
20.3%
$300–500k
13.9%
$500k–$1M
18.6%
$1M+
10.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
8.7%
$500–1k
45.5%
$1–1.5k
37.1%
$1.5–2k
7.8%
$2.5–3.5k
1.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.3%
1 vehicle
32.8%
2 vehicles
43.5%
3+
20.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
69.6%
Single-fam. att.
1.1%
2–4 units
5.2%
5–19 units
1.1%
20+ units
2.8%
Mobile home
17.1%
Housing Age
1970–1999
11.7%
2000–2009
23.5%
2010+
16.6%

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

Education

High School or Higher 88.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 27.5%
Graduate Degree 9.3%
Some College / Associate 22.1%
Less Than High School 4.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 50.3%
Unemployment Rate 7.3%
Work from Home 13.1%
Self-Employed 9.8%
Government Workers 12.9%
Private For-Profit 76.8%
Industry
Prof. Services
18.0%
Retail
15.6%
Edu/Health
12.5%
Arts/Entmt.
9.9%
Construction
9.4%
Manufacturing
7.8%
Public Admin
5.6%
Transportation
5.5%
Finance
4.8%
Agriculture
2.9%
Information
1.3%
Wholesale
1.3%
Occupation
Management
28.6%
Sales
26.7%
Food Prep
24.9%
Production
11.1%
Construction
8.6%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 31.3 min
Drove Alone 73.6%
Carpool 11.1%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 13.1%
Walked 2.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 3,813
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 45.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 9.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.3%
5–9
3.8%
10–14
7.9%
15–19
4.5%
20–24
5.8%
25–34
9.3%
35–44
8.8%
45–54
11.0%
55–64
6.8%
65–74
7.5%
75–84
17.6%
85+
9.6%
Under 18: 17.7% Working age (18–64): 82.3% 65 and over: 31.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 6.8%
Naturalized Citizen 45.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 7.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
85.4%
Europe
9.8%
Asia
4.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 9.9%
With a Disability 19.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 80.2%
Uninsured 19.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 88.6%
Has a Computer 95.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago 88.5%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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