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ZIP Code 78852

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 56,933

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 — 78852

What is the median household income in 78852?
The median household income in 78852 is $52,295 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 78852?
The poverty rate in 78852 is 19.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 78852?
$150,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 78852?
The median gross rent in 78852 is $789 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 78852 residents have a college degree?
15.6% of adults in 78852 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
56,933
Median Income
$52,295
Median Home Value
$150,200
Poverty Rate
19.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.7%
Median Age
29.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$12,747 (+32.2%) Home Value: +$52,400 (+53.6%) Poverty Rate: -4.6 pp (-18.8%) Bachelor's+: +3.1 pp (+24.8%) Unemployment: -1.5 pp (-16.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 56,933
Median Age 29.0
Female 50.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 94.8% White (non-Hisp.) 2.9% Black 0.2% Asian 0.5% Two or More 53.3% Other 9.5%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Korean
0.2%
Filipino
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
90.6%
Puerto Rican
1.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $52,295 ±$5,808
Per Capita Income $73,175
Median Family Income $62,213
Poverty Rate 19.9%
Child Poverty Rate 23.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 29.7%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 12.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.2%
$10–15k
6.4%
$15–25k
10.7%
$25–35k
9.9%
$35–50k
11.6%
$50–75k
15.0%
$75–100k
13.5%
$100–150k
14.7%
$150–200k
4.2%
$200k+
4.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 19,797
Owner-Occupied 68.6%
Renter-Occupied 31.4%
Vacancy Rate 9.1%
Median Home Value $150,200
Median Gross Rent $789
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 20.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 37.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
11.9%
$50–100k
19.8%
$100–200k
18.1%
$200–300k
22.1%
$300–500k
8.6%
$500k–$1M
0.5%
$1M+
0.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
19.9%
$500–1k
51.5%
$1–1.5k
20.8%
$1.5–2k
6.5%
$3.5k+
1.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.4%
1 vehicle
29.7%
2 vehicles
38.2%
3+
24.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
66.9%
Single-fam. att.
3.0%
2–4 units
3.0%
5–19 units
2.7%
20+ units
2.4%
Mobile home
12.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.3%
1940–1969
1.6%
1970–1999
12.3%
2000–2009
20.2%
2010+
18.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 68.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 15.6%
Graduate Degree 4.0%
Some College / Associate 17.7%
Less Than High School 17.4%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 58.6%
Unemployment Rate 7.7%
Work from Home 4.4%
Self-Employed 6.7%
Government Workers 24.7%
Private For-Profit 68.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.1%
Retail
11.9%
Public Admin
10.9%
Arts/Entmt.
9.0%
Transportation
8.5%
Agriculture
7.9%
Construction
5.6%
Prof. Services
4.9%
Manufacturing
4.4%
Finance
2.8%
Wholesale
2.4%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
Food Prep
27.2%
Management
23.9%
Sales
18.4%
Production
17.2%
Construction
13.3%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.5 min
Drove Alone 82.3%
Carpool 10.3%
Public Transit 0.1%
Work from Home 4.4%
Walked 1.1%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 17,992
Avg. Household Size 3.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 51.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 25.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
8.7%
5–9
8.8%
10–14
8.7%
15–19
8.5%
20–24
7.9%
25–34
13.9%
35–44
11.5%
45–54
11.1%
55–64
4.1%
65–74
4.8%
75–84
6.9%
85+
4.0%
Under 18: 31.4% Working age (18–64): 68.6% 65 and over: 12.0%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 30.1%
Naturalized Citizen 45.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 37.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
98.7%
Asia
1.1%
Europe
0.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 2.4%
With a Disability 11.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 75.3%
Uninsured 24.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 80.2%
Has a Computer 91.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 89.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.3%

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