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ZIP Code 78640

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 71,460

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 — 78640

What is the median household income in 78640?
The median household income in 78640 is $88,533 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 78640?
The poverty rate in 78640 is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 78640?
$291,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 78640?
The median gross rent in 78640 is $1,572 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 78640 residents have a college degree?
29.2% of adults in 78640 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
71,460
Median Income
$88,533
Median Home Value
$291,100
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.8%
Median Age
33.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$12,844 (+17%) Home Value: +$102,000 (+53.9%) Poverty Rate: -1.0 pp (-15.4%) Bachelor's+: +2.8 pp (+10.6%) Unemployment: -1.2 pp (-30%)

Demographics

Total Population 71,460
Median Age 33.0
Female 49.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 55.3% White (non-Hisp.) 35.8% Black 5.2% Asian 1.1% Two or More 29.1% Other 7.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.6%
Chinese
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
47.3%
Puerto Rican
1.4%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $88,533 ±$2,110
Per Capita Income $95,592
Median Family Income $95,963
Poverty Rate 5.5%
Child Poverty Rate 6.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 6.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 18.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.7%
$10–15k
0.8%
$15–25k
3.3%
$25–35k
7.2%
$35–50k
9.4%
$50–75k
13.6%
$75–100k
20.3%
$100–150k
24.1%
$150–200k
9.7%
$200k+
8.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 25,236
Owner-Occupied 71.9%
Renter-Occupied 28.1%
Vacancy Rate 3.5%
Median Home Value $291,100
Median Gross Rent $1,572
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 18.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 46.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.5%
$50–100k
5.8%
$100–200k
4.9%
$200–300k
34.3%
$300–500k
39.9%
$500k–$1M
5.6%
$1M+
1.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
0.6%
$500–1k
9.3%
$1–1.5k
36.5%
$1.5–2k
24.8%
$2–2.5k
26.0%
$2.5–3.5k
2.1%
$3.5k+
0.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.1%
1 vehicle
27.7%
2 vehicles
46.0%
3+
24.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
68.6%
Single-fam. att.
1.9%
2–4 units
0.4%
5–19 units
1.3%
20+ units
7.5%
Mobile home
15.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.5%
1940–1969
0.5%
1970–1999
1.7%
2000–2009
36.8%
2010+
33.3%

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

Education

High School or Higher 87.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 29.2%
Graduate Degree 8.8%
Some College / Associate 21.9%
Less Than High School 6.7%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 72.4%
Unemployment Rate 2.8%
Work from Home 10.8%
Self-Employed 7.0%
Government Workers 17.8%
Private For-Profit 75.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.9%
Construction
14.0%
Retail
13.1%
Prof. Services
10.1%
Manufacturing
8.1%
Arts/Entmt.
7.5%
Public Admin
6.6%
Finance
5.9%
Transportation
4.4%
Wholesale
1.4%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture
1.0%
Occupation
Management
38.2%
Sales
21.6%
Food Prep
15.7%
Construction
13.7%
Production
10.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 37.0 min
Drove Alone 77.9%
Carpool 9.6%
Public Transit 0.3%
Work from Home 10.8%
Walked 0.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 24,360
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 50.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 26.3%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.9%
5–9
6.9%
10–14
7.9%
15–19
7.5%
20–24
7.7%
25–34
15.7%
35–44
16.2%
45–54
12.8%
55–64
5.1%
65–74
5.5%
75–84
4.5%
85+
2.0%
Under 18: 27.6% Working age (18–64): 72.4% 65 and over: 6.9%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 13.0%
Naturalized Citizen 39.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 14.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
85.9%
Asia
5.6%
Europe
4.2%
Africa
2.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.8%
With a Disability 11.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 84.3%
Uninsured 15.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 94.6%
Has a Computer 96.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 88.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

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