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ZIP Code 78705

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 32,937

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 — 78705

What is the median household income in 78705?
The median household income in 78705 is $30,336 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 78705?
The poverty rate in 78705 is 18.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 78705?
$627,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 78705?
The median gross rent in 78705 is $1,520 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 78705 residents have a college degree?
79.8% of adults in 78705 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
32,937
Median Income
$30,336
Median Home Value
$627,900
Poverty Rate
18.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
8.1%
Median Age
21.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$10,010 (+49.2%) Home Value: +$196,600 (+45.6%) Poverty Rate: +1.7 pp (+10.2%) Bachelor's+: +9.1 pp (+12.9%) Unemployment: 0.0 pp (+0%)

Demographics

Total Population 32,937
Median Age 21.0
Female 52.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 22.7% White (non-Hisp.) 46.9% Black 9.1% Asian 17.5% Two or More 13.5% Other 2.6%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
6.0%
Indian
4.5%
Korean
2.0%
Vietnamese
1.3%
Filipino
0.8%
Japanese
0.4%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
17.0%
Puerto Rican
0.4%
Cuban
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $30,336 ±$5,743
Per Capita Income $68,092
Median Family Income $103,711
Poverty Rate 18.3%
Child Poverty Rate 9.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 1.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 4.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
28.8%
$10–15k
6.4%
$15–25k
10.1%
$25–35k
7.2%
$35–50k
9.6%
$50–75k
11.8%
$75–100k
5.8%
$100–150k
9.4%
$150–200k
5.4%
$200k+
5.6%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 12,519
Owner-Occupied 11.6%
Renter-Occupied 88.4%
Vacancy Rate 11.4%
Median Home Value $627,900
Median Gross Rent $1,520
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 38.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 63.6%
Home Value Distribution
$100–200k
4.5%
$200–300k
15.7%
$300–500k
21.3%
$500k–$1M
28.0%
$1M+
30.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
0.5%
$500–1k
6.0%
$1–1.5k
42.3%
$1.5–2k
28.0%
$2–2.5k
13.4%
$2.5–3.5k
5.3%
$3.5k+
4.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
19.9%
1 vehicle
47.1%
2 vehicles
27.2%
3+
5.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
12.3%
Single-fam. att.
2.0%
2–4 units
4.6%
5–19 units
5.1%
20+ units
60.5%
Mobile home
0.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
11.9%
1940–1969
3.0%
1970–1999
12.1%
2000–2009
18.8%
2010+
18.4%

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

Education

High School or Higher 98.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 79.8%
Graduate Degree 33.9%
Some College / Associate 10.9%
Less Than High School 0.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 53.0%
Unemployment Rate 8.1%
Work from Home 18.4%
Self-Employed 3.7%
Government Workers 27.3%
Private For-Profit 68.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
41.5%
Arts/Entmt.
13.8%
Prof. Services
11.3%
Retail
10.2%
Manufacturing
5.1%
Finance
3.5%
Public Admin
3.5%
Information
3.0%
Transportation
2.1%
Construction
1.9%
Wholesale
0.4%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Management
54.7%
Sales
20.8%
Food Prep
17.9%
Production
4.5%
Construction
2.0%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 16.6 min
Drove Alone 39.2%
Carpool 5.8%
Public Transit 5.8%
Work from Home 18.4%
Walked 25.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 11,094
Avg. Household Size 1.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 8.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 2.7%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
0.7%
5–9
0.3%
10–14
0.1%
15–19
33.0%
20–24
41.8%
25–34
13.6%
35–44
3.9%
45–54
2.6%
55–64
0.5%
65–74
1.1%
75–84
1.6%
85+
0.6%
Under 18: 2.2% Working age (18–64): 97.8% 65 and over: 2.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 13.4%
Naturalized Citizen 27.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 4.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
63.9%
Latin America
13.6%
Europe
11.2%
Africa
6.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 1.0%
With a Disability 6.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 89.0%
Uninsured 11.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 82.4%
Has a Computer 99.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 46.5%
Moved from Abroad 3.1%

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