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ZIP Code 78731

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 27,136

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 — 78731

What is the median household income in 78731?
The median household income in 78731 is $102,886 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 78731?
The poverty rate in 78731 is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 78731?
$839,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 78731?
The median gross rent in 78731 is $1,673 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 78731 residents have a college degree?
78.5% of adults in 78731 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
27,136
Median Income
$102,886
Median Home Value
$839,500
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.2%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$8,035 (+8.5%) Home Value: +$202,700 (+31.8%) Poverty Rate: -1.6 pp (-34%) Bachelor's+: -0.4 pp (-0.5%) Unemployment: +2.0 pp (+90.9%)

Demographics

Total Population 27,136
Median Age 41.0
Female 47.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 14.5% White (non-Hisp.) 72.1% Black 1.8% Asian 8.4% Two or More 9.7% Other 1.8%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
3.8%
Indian
1.8%
Korean
0.7%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Filipino
0.2%
Japanese
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
7.2%
Cuban
0.8%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $102,886 ±$6,249
Per Capita Income $162,442
Median Family Income $197,311
Poverty Rate 3.1%
Child Poverty Rate 3.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 1.0%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 19.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.3%
$10–15k
2.4%
$15–25k
3.2%
$25–35k
5.0%
$35–50k
12.4%
$50–75k
12.9%
$75–100k
8.6%
$100–150k
13.6%
$150–200k
9.6%
$200k+
28.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 14,939
Owner-Occupied 53.4%
Renter-Occupied 46.6%
Vacancy Rate 5.2%
Median Home Value $839,500
Median Gross Rent $1,673
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 24.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 41.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.0%
$50–100k
0.1%
$100–200k
2.8%
$200–300k
3.0%
$300–500k
9.3%
$500k–$1M
43.9%
$1M+
36.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
0.7%
$500–1k
4.0%
$1–1.5k
32.2%
$1.5–2k
38.0%
$2–2.5k
16.9%
$2.5–3.5k
4.2%
$3.5k+
4.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.2%
1 vehicle
44.1%
2 vehicles
37.6%
3+
11.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
46.9%
Single-fam. att.
7.7%
2–4 units
1.7%
5–19 units
10.9%
20+ units
19.4%
Mobile home
0.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.7%
1940–1969
1.0%
1970–1999
27.5%
2000–2009
4.2%
2010+
4.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 98.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 78.5%
Graduate Degree 38.9%
Some College / Associate 10.0%
Less Than High School 0.7%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 69.0%
Unemployment Rate 4.2%
Work from Home 33.0%
Self-Employed 9.0%
Government Workers 16.4%
Private For-Profit 74.4%
Industry
Prof. Services
29.7%
Edu/Health
21.6%
Finance
9.3%
Arts/Entmt.
6.7%
Public Admin
6.6%
Manufacturing
6.0%
Information
4.5%
Retail
4.3%
Construction
3.2%
Wholesale
2.6%
Transportation
2.5%
Agriculture
0.6%
Occupation
Management
73.3%
Sales
15.0%
Food Prep
8.1%
Production
2.2%
Construction
1.4%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 19.7 min
Drove Alone 59.1%
Carpool 3.3%
Public Transit 2.0%
Work from Home 33.0%
Walked 0.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 14,158
Avg. Household Size 1.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 40.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 16.1%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.2%
5–9
4.7%
10–14
5.3%
15–19
4.0%
20–24
6.1%
25–34
17.2%
35–44
14.3%
45–54
14.1%
55–64
5.7%
65–74
7.3%
75–84
8.9%
85+
4.6%
Under 18: 16.5% Working age (18–64): 83.5% 65 and over: 18.1%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 12.3%
Naturalized Citizen 44.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 3.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
56.6%
Europe
22.9%
Latin America
15.6%
Africa
1.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.8%
With a Disability 8.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.3%
Uninsured 7.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 95.2%
Has a Computer 97.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 84.5%
Moved from Abroad 1.5%

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