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ZIP Code 78947

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Population: 5,110

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 — 78947

What is the median household income in 78947?
The median household income in 78947 is $81,371 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 78947?
The poverty rate in 78947 is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 78947?
$276,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 78947?
The median gross rent in 78947 is $1,037 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 78947 residents have a college degree?
16.1% of adults in 78947 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
5,110
Median Income
$81,371
Median Home Value
$276,900
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.5%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$16,454 (+25.3%) Home Value: +$84,600 (+44%) Poverty Rate: -1.6 pp (-21.6%) Bachelor's+: -0.9 pp (-5.3%) Unemployment: +3.0 pp (+600%)

Demographics

Total Population 5,110
Median Age 41.0
Female 52.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 14.2% White (non-Hisp.) 79.4% Black 1.4% Two or More 9.5% Other 1.4%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $81,371 ±$13,500
Per Capita Income $98,806
Median Family Income $93,413
Poverty Rate 5.8%
Child Poverty Rate 7.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 6.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 34.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.6%
$10–15k
2.4%
$15–25k
6.4%
$25–35k
7.3%
$35–50k
8.3%
$50–75k
18.2%
$75–100k
18.1%
$100–150k
17.9%
$150–200k
10.8%
$200k+
5.9%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,240
Owner-Occupied 79.4%
Renter-Occupied 20.6%
Vacancy Rate 12.6%
Median Home Value $276,900
Median Gross Rent $1,037
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 14.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 44.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.7%
$50–100k
5.9%
$100–200k
7.7%
$200–300k
27.0%
$300–500k
31.3%
$500k–$1M
8.7%
$1M+
6.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.0%
$500–1k
40.1%
$1–1.5k
41.8%
$1.5–2k
13.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.6%
1 vehicle
24.8%
2 vehicles
43.4%
3+
29.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
69.2%
Single-fam. att.
1.6%
2–4 units
5.2%
20+ units
0.2%
Mobile home
21.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
6.4%
1940–1969
1.3%
1970–1999
12.9%
2000–2009
25.0%
2010+
19.1%

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

Education

High School or Higher 95.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 16.1%
Graduate Degree 6.4%
Some College / Associate 23.3%
Less Than High School 0.7%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 58.6%
Unemployment Rate 3.5%
Work from Home 14.7%
Self-Employed 11.8%
Government Workers 19.0%
Private For-Profit 69.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
20.1%
Construction
16.4%
Transportation
11.3%
Public Admin
8.6%
Manufacturing
7.9%
Agriculture
7.9%
Prof. Services
7.7%
Arts/Entmt.
6.4%
Wholesale
5.6%
Finance
2.8%
Retail
2.0%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
Management
40.3%
Production
18.1%
Construction
16.2%
Food Prep
14.2%
Sales
11.2%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 50.2 min
Drove Alone 73.9%
Carpool 8.5%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 14.7%
Walked 1.8%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,958
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 56.3%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 24.1%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.7%
5–9
10.0%
10–14
4.2%
15–19
6.4%
20–24
3.5%
25–34
9.0%
35–44
14.0%
45–54
11.7%
55–64
7.3%
65–74
4.6%
75–84
12.8%
85+
7.3%
Under 18: 25.4% Working age (18–64): 74.6% 65 and over: 21.5%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.4%
Naturalized Citizen 67.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
82.2%
Europe
17.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 11.1%
With a Disability 13.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.1%
Uninsured 7.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 89.3%
Has a Computer 94.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 96.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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