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ZIP Code 78948

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Population: 599

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 — 78948

What is the median household income in 78948?
The median household income in 78948 is $34,159 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 78948?
The poverty rate in 78948 is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 78948?
The median gross rent in 78948 is $857 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 78948 residents have a college degree?
7.7% of adults in 78948 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
599
Median Income
$34,159
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.1%
Median Age
47.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: $-4,495 (-11.6%) Poverty Rate: -0.1 pp (-5%) Bachelor's+: -1.3 pp (-14.4%)

Demographics

Total Population 599
Median Age 47.0
Female 48.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 29.5% White (non-Hisp.) 49.6% Black 20.9% Two or More 19.0%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $34,159 ±$14,741
Per Capita Income $48,074
Median Family Income $34,423
Poverty Rate 1.9%
Child Poverty Rate 0.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 2.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 20.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.5%
$25–35k
50.6%
$35–50k
8.1%
$50–75k
11.7%
$75–100k
12.1%
$100–150k
6.5%
$200k+
4.5%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 347
Owner-Occupied 71.7%
Renter-Occupied 28.3%
Vacancy Rate 28.8%
Median Home Value
Median Gross Rent $857
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 71.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 0.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
15.3%
$50–100k
24.9%
$100–200k
10.7%
$200–300k
18.1%
$300–500k
16.9%
$500k–$1M
5.6%
$1M+
1.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
87.1%
$1–1.5k
7.1%
$1.5–2k
5.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.4%
1 vehicle
43.3%
2 vehicles
14.2%
3+
40.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
39.8%
Mobile home
60.2%
Housing Age
1940–1969
3.7%
1970–1999
2.3%
2000–2009
14.7%
2010+
20.2%

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

Education

High School or Higher 74.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 7.7%
Graduate Degree 3.5%
Some College / Associate 15.8%
Less Than High School 8.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 48.3%
Unemployment Rate 6.1%
Work from Home 4.2%
Self-Employed 0.0%
Government Workers 10.7%
Private For-Profit 89.3%
Industry
Construction
20.1%
Edu/Health
17.3%
Retail
14.0%
Arts/Entmt.
4.7%
Public Admin
4.2%
Manufacturing
3.7%
Finance
2.8%
Transportation
2.8%
Agriculture
1.9%
Occupation
Food Prep
39.3%
Sales
30.4%
Construction
15.4%
Management
12.1%
Production
2.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 16.8 min
Drove Alone 54.7%
Carpool 31.8%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 4.2%
Walked 0.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 247
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 62.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 9.3%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
11.4%
5–9
4.2%
10–14
5.2%
15–19
2.5%
20–24
0.7%
25–34
7.0%
35–44
14.2%
45–54
12.9%
55–64
2.2%
65–74
7.2%
75–84
16.7%
85+
11.2%
Under 18: 22.5% Working age (18–64): 77.5% 65 and over: 32.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 11.7%
Naturalized Citizen 12.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 12.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
95.7%
Europe
4.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 12.7%
With a Disability 43.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 80.8%
Uninsured 19.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 54.7%
Has a Computer 79.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago 90.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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