ZIP Code 78872
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 1,166
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 — 78872
- What is the median household income in 78872?
- The median household income in 78872 is $42,270 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 78872?
- The poverty rate in 78872 is 24.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 78872?
- $96,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 78872?
- The median gross rent in 78872 is $2,056 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 78872 residents have a college degree?
- 12.2% of adults in 78872 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,166
Median Income
$42,270
Median Home Value
$96,900
Poverty Rate
24.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.9%
Median Age
27.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$13,252 (+45.7%)
Home Value:
+$53,300 (+122.2%)
Poverty Rate:
+3.7 pp (+18.1%)
Bachelor's+:
+4.4 pp (+56.4%)
Unemployment:
-6.9 pp (-46.6%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,166
Median Age
27.0
Female
45.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 88.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 3.1%
Black 6.2%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 51.8%
Other 1.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$42,270
±$29,646
Per Capita Income
$51,338
Median Family Income
$67,533
Poverty Rate
24.1%
Child Poverty Rate
27.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
23.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
13.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.2%
$15–25k
24.6%
$25–35k
0.5%
$35–50k
18.0%
$50–75k
20.0%
$75–100k
18.7%
$100–150k
8.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
505
Owner-Occupied
74.9%
Renter-Occupied
25.1%
Vacancy Rate
18.6%
Median Home Value
$96,900
Median Gross Rent
$2,056
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
60.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
83.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
14.0%
$50–100k
37.7%
$100–200k
16.2%
$200–300k
9.7%
$300–500k
18.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
34.1%
$1–1.5k
11.4%
$2–2.5k
40.9%
$3.5k+
13.6%
Vehicle Availability
1 vehicle
40.6%
2 vehicles
30.4%
3+
29.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
69.9%
Single-fam. att.
5.3%
20+ units
2.4%
Mobile home
22.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
4.0%
2000–2009
7.3%
2010+
21.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
70.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
12.2%
Graduate Degree
2.6%
Some College / Associate
26.8%
Less Than High School
7.7%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
57.0%
Unemployment Rate
7.9%
Work from Home
0.0%
Self-Employed
3.2%
Government Workers
25.9%
Private For-Profit
70.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.0%
Retail
21.8%
Transportation
13.9%
Agriculture
9.8%
Public Admin
9.2%
Manufacturing
7.7%
Construction
6.4%
Prof. Services
6.2%
Occupation
Production
32.1%
Management
22.9%
Sales
20.7%
Construction
12.6%
Food Prep
11.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
41.9 min
Drove Alone
90.8%
Carpool
0.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
0.0%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
411
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
48.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
14.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
10.7%
5–9
6.2%
10–14
6.7%
15–19
9.8%
20–24
9.7%
25–34
13.1%
35–44
10.5%
45–54
10.4%
55–64
7.1%
65–74
3.9%
75–84
9.0%
85+
2.9%
Under 18: 24.3%
Working age (18–64): 75.7%
65 and over: 11.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
7.1%
Naturalized Citizen
45.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
16.9%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.7%
With a Disability
9.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
80.7%
Uninsured
19.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
74.9%
Has a Computer
89.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023