ZIP Code 78959
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 1,401
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 — 78959
- What is the median household income in 78959?
- The median household income in 78959 is $51,029 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 78959?
- The poverty rate in 78959 is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 78959?
- $214,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 78959?
- The median gross rent in 78959 is $832 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 78959 residents have a college degree?
- 16.1% of adults in 78959 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,401
Median Income
$51,029
Median Home Value
$214,800
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.7%
Median Age
51.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$9,154 (+21.9%)
Home Value:
+$110,100 (+105.2%)
Poverty Rate:
-3.8 pp (-34.2%)
Bachelor's+:
+8.4 pp (+109.1%)
Unemployment:
+5.1 pp (+318.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,401
Median Age
51.0
Female
51.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 49.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 36.5%
Black 10.0%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 32.6%
Other 3.6%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
49.0%
Cuban
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$51,029
±$9,079
Per Capita Income
$78,950
Median Family Income
$58,510
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Child Poverty Rate
16.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
8.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
17.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
13.1%
$10–15k
2.2%
$15–25k
10.0%
$25–35k
12.6%
$35–50k
11.0%
$50–75k
20.6%
$75–100k
9.9%
$100–150k
8.9%
$150–200k
5.4%
$200k+
6.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
858
Owner-Occupied
74.4%
Renter-Occupied
25.6%
Vacancy Rate
19.8%
Median Home Value
$214,800
Median Gross Rent
$832
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
60.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
14.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.6%
$50–100k
26.0%
$100–200k
4.9%
$200–300k
23.0%
$300–500k
24.8%
$500k–$1M
4.7%
$1M+
1.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
24.4%
$500–1k
60.2%
$1–1.5k
15.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.5%
1 vehicle
35.9%
2 vehicles
29.7%
3+
29.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
68.6%
2–4 units
5.8%
Mobile home
24.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
10.3%
1940–1969
4.7%
1970–1999
13.4%
2000–2009
23.9%
2010+
9.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
82.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
16.1%
Graduate Degree
9.3%
Some College / Associate
20.4%
Less Than High School
10.4%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
56.0%
Unemployment Rate
6.7%
Work from Home
20.1%
Self-Employed
16.9%
Government Workers
24.5%
Private For-Profit
58.6%
Industry
Construction
16.3%
Agriculture
15.9%
Edu/Health
15.0%
Manufacturing
11.9%
Arts/Entmt.
11.0%
Retail
8.1%
Transportation
7.8%
Finance
6.2%
Public Admin
4.0%
Prof. Services
3.1%
Wholesale
0.9%
Occupation
Management
37.6%
Food Prep
18.1%
Sales
17.8%
Production
13.7%
Construction
12.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
24.5 min
Drove Alone
67.1%
Carpool
6.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
20.1%
Walked
6.8%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
688
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
38.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
8.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
1.2%
10–14
5.4%
15–19
7.9%
20–24
4.0%
25–34
6.9%
35–44
15.4%
45–54
13.1%
55–64
6.3%
65–74
9.8%
75–84
17.6%
85+
10.4%
Under 18: 10.3%
Working age (18–64): 89.7%
65 and over: 30.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
16.0%
Naturalized Citizen
42.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
16.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
62.5%
Europe
17.9%
Asia
9.8%
Africa
9.8%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
3.1%
With a Disability
15.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
78.7%
Uninsured
21.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
85.6%
Has a Computer
88.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
91.0%
Moved from Abroad
1.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023