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ZIP Code 88081

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Population: 18,334

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 — 88081

What is the median household income in 88081?
The median household income in 88081 is $46,102 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 88081?
The poverty rate in 88081 is 25.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 88081?
$101,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 88081?
The median gross rent in 88081 is $874 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 88081 residents have a college degree?
9.1% of adults in 88081 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
18,334
Median Income
$46,102
Median Home Value
$101,900
Poverty Rate
25.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
8.0%
Median Age
31.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$21,437 (+86.9%) Home Value: +$23,900 (+30.6%) Poverty Rate: -17.3 pp (-40.5%) Bachelor's+: -0.6 pp (-6.2%) Unemployment: -3.2 pp (-28.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 18,334
Median Age 31.0
Female 47.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 88.5% White (non-Hisp.) 7.4% Black 1.2% Asian 0.6% Two or More 37.3% Other 28.2%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.5%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
79.9%
Cuban
1.1%
Puerto Rican
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $46,102 ±$8,616
Per Capita Income $54,243
Median Family Income $47,436
Poverty Rate 25.4%
Child Poverty Rate 25.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 37.0%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 13.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.8%
$10–15k
9.4%
$15–25k
8.9%
$25–35k
10.7%
$35–50k
19.9%
$50–75k
21.4%
$75–100k
9.9%
$100–150k
9.6%
$150–200k
5.0%
$200k+
0.4%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 5,914
Owner-Occupied 66.4%
Renter-Occupied 33.6%
Vacancy Rate 19.5%
Median Home Value $101,900
Median Gross Rent $874
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 29.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 30.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
21.0%
$50–100k
27.7%
$100–200k
20.8%
$200–300k
12.4%
$300–500k
2.1%
$500k–$1M
2.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
10.1%
$500–1k
49.9%
$1–1.5k
33.6%
$1.5–2k
2.8%
$3.5k+
3.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.3%
1 vehicle
23.8%
2 vehicles
39.9%
3+
32.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
29.2%
Single-fam. att.
4.6%
Mobile home
66.1%
Housing Age
1940–1969
0.5%
1970–1999
12.3%
2000–2009
13.6%
2010+
12.9%

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

Education

High School or Higher 65.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 9.1%
Graduate Degree 2.7%
Some College / Associate 21.8%
Less Than High School 17.9%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 50.6%
Unemployment Rate 8.0%
Work from Home 5.3%
Self-Employed 7.7%
Government Workers 16.0%
Private For-Profit 76.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.2%
Construction
15.3%
Retail
9.6%
Manufacturing
9.0%
Transportation
8.5%
Finance
7.6%
Public Admin
6.0%
Prof. Services
5.9%
Arts/Entmt.
3.5%
Agriculture
1.7%
Information
1.4%
Wholesale
1.3%
Occupation
Food Prep
23.9%
Construction
20.8%
Management
19.7%
Sales
17.8%
Production
17.8%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 32.8 min
Drove Alone 79.9%
Carpool 11.5%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 5.3%
Walked 1.1%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 4,758
Avg. Household Size 3.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 49.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 22.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.3%
5–9
9.3%
10–14
7.1%
15–19
8.9%
20–24
7.7%
25–34
15.4%
35–44
13.0%
45–54
11.2%
55–64
5.9%
65–74
5.0%
75–84
6.5%
85+
3.5%
Under 18: 27.8% Working age (18–64): 72.2% 65 and over: 11.2%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 32.8%
Naturalized Citizen 37.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 33.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
95.5%
Asia
1.8%
Europe
1.2%
Africa
0.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.0%
With a Disability 16.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 84.3%
Uninsured 15.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 86.1%
Has a Computer 93.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 85.2%
Moved from Abroad 3.3%

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