78040 ZIP Code – Laredo, Texas
ZIP code 78040 is a large ZIP code located in Laredo, Texas, within Webb County with a population of approximately 36,727 residents. The median household income is $33,819 — well below the Texas average and well below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $101,100, well below the national average, with 37.8% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $853 is below the national average. Housing consists of 70% single-family (decreasing), 14% apartments (increasing), 11% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 5.8%, which is above the U.S. rate. About 33.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. 8.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 29.3, below the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 78041, 78046, 78043.
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ZIP 78040 vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 78040 | TX Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 36k | 15k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $33k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $101k | $207k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $853 | $1,123 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 29.3 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 33.8% | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 8.8% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 78041 – Laredo
- 78046 – Laredo
- 78043 – Laredo
- 78044 – Laredo
- 78045 – Laredo
- 78369 – Mirando City
- 78371 – Oilton
- 78067 – San Ygnacio
- 78019 – Encinal
- 78344 – Bruni
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78041 | LAREDO | 47,594 | $61,696 |
| 78046 | LAREDO | 69,422 | $51,667 |
| 78043 | LAREDO | 44,443 | $54,816 |
| 78044 | LAREDO | 397 | Not provided |
| 78045 | LAREDO | 67,686 | $85,219 |