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ZIP Code 78870

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 1,225

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 — 78870

What is the median household income in 78870?
The median household income in 78870 is $73,070 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 78870?
The poverty rate in 78870 is 15.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 78870?
$177,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 78870?
The median gross rent in 78870 is $833 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 78870 residents have a college degree?
20.8% of adults in 78870 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,225
Median Income
$73,070
Median Home Value
$177,700
Poverty Rate
15.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.8%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$31,673 (+76.5%) Home Value: +$66,400 (+59.7%) Poverty Rate: +10.1 pp (+190.6%) Bachelor's+: -2.5 pp (-10.7%) Unemployment: -4.6 pp (-71.9%)

Demographics

Total Population 1,225
Median Age 39.0
Female 52.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 34.1% White (non-Hisp.) 65.6% Two or More 8.4% Other 0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $73,070 ±$8,387
Per Capita Income $75,246
Median Family Income $73,576
Poverty Rate 15.4%
Child Poverty Rate 21.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 23.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 17.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
12.4%
$10–15k
1.3%
$15–25k
4.0%
$25–35k
4.0%
$35–50k
7.3%
$50–75k
37.4%
$75–100k
6.2%
$100–150k
19.6%
$150–200k
4.6%
$200k+
3.2%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 432
Owner-Occupied 80.6%
Renter-Occupied 19.4%
Vacancy Rate 13.9%
Median Home Value $177,700
Median Gross Rent $833
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 4.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 59.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
10.3%
$50–100k
17.0%
$100–200k
11.3%
$200–300k
13.7%
$300–500k
7.7%
$1M+
3.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
45.2%
$500–1k
17.7%
$1–1.5k
37.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
0.3%
1 vehicle
21.5%
2 vehicles
53.5%
3+
24.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
72.5%
20+ units
0.2%
Mobile home
27.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
10.6%
1940–1969
3.5%
1970–1999
12.3%
2000–2009
4.4%
2010+
9.0%

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

Education

High School or Higher 90.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 20.8%
Graduate Degree 3.6%
Some College / Associate 31.8%
Less Than High School 4.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 69.1%
Unemployment Rate 1.8%
Work from Home 3.3%
Self-Employed 7.1%
Government Workers 13.0%
Private For-Profit 80.0%
Industry
Construction
21.2%
Edu/Health
20.0%
Retail
16.4%
Agriculture
9.2%
Prof. Services
4.2%
Public Admin
3.5%
Manufacturing
2.7%
Arts/Entmt.
2.4%
Wholesale
2.0%
Finance
1.7%
Transportation
1.4%
Occupation
Food Prep
25.5%
Construction
25.3%
Management
21.5%
Sales
20.6%
Production
7.1%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 17.6 min
Drove Alone 82.7%
Carpool 12.9%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 3.3%
Walked 1.1%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 372
Avg. Household Size 3.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 75.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 33.1%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.5%
5–9
5.0%
10–14
9.4%
15–19
13.0%
20–24
4.0%
25–34
4.3%
35–44
22.6%
45–54
15.0%
55–64
4.0%
65–74
7.2%
75–84
6.0%
85+
2.9%
Under 18: 29.1% Working age (18–64): 70.9% 65 and over: 10.0%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.4%
Naturalized Citizen 90.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 3.7%
With a Disability 8.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 91.1%
Uninsured 8.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 98.4%
Has a Computer 98.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 85.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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