ZIP Code 78834
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 7,204
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 — 78834
- What is the median household income in 78834?
- The median household income in 78834 is $36,250 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 78834?
- The poverty rate in 78834 is 38.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 78834?
- $70,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 78834?
- The median gross rent in 78834 is $833 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 78834 residents have a college degree?
- 11.7% of adults in 78834 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
7,204
Median Income
$36,250
Median Home Value
$70,300
Poverty Rate
38.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.0%
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$7,135 (+24.5%)
Home Value:
$-7,800 (-10%)
Poverty Rate:
+11.7 pp (+44.3%)
Bachelor's+:
-3.5 pp (-23%)
Unemployment:
-7.8 pp (-60.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
7,204
Median Age
34.0
Female
48.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 86.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 10.0%
Black 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 58.7%
Other 10.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$36,250
±$12,275
Per Capita Income
$61,472
Median Family Income
$29,990
Poverty Rate
38.1%
Child Poverty Rate
55.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
36.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
17.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.3%
$10–15k
12.6%
$15–25k
15.3%
$25–35k
9.9%
$35–50k
13.0%
$50–75k
10.7%
$75–100k
6.1%
$100–150k
12.4%
$150–200k
4.8%
$200k+
4.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
3,135
Owner-Occupied
58.9%
Renter-Occupied
41.1%
Vacancy Rate
22.2%
Median Home Value
$70,300
Median Gross Rent
$833
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
52.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
26.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
39.3%
$50–100k
19.4%
$100–200k
22.3%
$200–300k
6.5%
$300–500k
1.0%
$500k–$1M
0.7%
$1M+
1.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
32.9%
$500–1k
24.8%
$1–1.5k
30.9%
$1.5–2k
11.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
14.4%
1 vehicle
31.7%
2 vehicles
38.6%
3+
15.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
55.2%
Single-fam. att.
3.2%
2–4 units
0.9%
20+ units
2.8%
Mobile home
29.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.2%
1940–1969
5.7%
1970–1999
22.4%
2000–2009
10.2%
2010+
19.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
78.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
11.7%
Graduate Degree
6.2%
Some College / Associate
23.3%
Less Than High School
13.4%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
41.8%
Unemployment Rate
5.0%
Work from Home
6.3%
Self-Employed
3.8%
Government Workers
13.4%
Private For-Profit
82.8%
Industry
Arts/Entmt.
26.4%
Agriculture
16.4%
Transportation
13.4%
Construction
10.0%
Edu/Health
8.1%
Retail
8.1%
Public Admin
7.8%
Finance
3.3%
Manufacturing
2.0%
Prof. Services
1.7%
Wholesale
1.1%
Occupation
Sales
24.3%
Food Prep
22.0%
Management
20.2%
Construction
18.4%
Production
15.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
26.2 min
Drove Alone
83.1%
Carpool
6.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
6.3%
Walked
4.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,438
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
35.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
13.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.3%
5–9
6.6%
10–14
11.0%
15–19
14.3%
20–24
2.1%
25–34
8.8%
35–44
18.4%
45–54
7.1%
55–64
3.1%
65–74
7.3%
75–84
9.0%
85+
4.3%
Under 18: 30.1%
Working age (18–64): 69.9%
65 and over: 14.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
9.9%
Naturalized Citizen
78.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
16.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
94.5%
Africa
3.4%
Asia
2.1%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
2.9%
With a Disability
20.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
84.4%
Uninsured
15.6%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
77.4%
Has a Computer
84.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago
84.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023