78043 ZIP Code
Laredo, Texas
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 78043 |
| City/Town: | Laredo |
| County: | Webb |
| State: | Texas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 44,443 |
| Median Household Income: | $54,816 |
| Per Capita Income: | $26,630 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,101 |
| Median Home Value: | $130,200 |
| Land Area: | 177.1 sq miles
458.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.0 sq miles
7.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 27.5705, -99.3042 |
Population Information (78043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 44,443 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 21,865 | 49.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,578 | 50.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 28.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 4,141 | 9.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,830 | 8.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,661 | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,257 | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,871 | 8.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,401 | 14.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,554 | 12.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,665 | 10.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,061 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,609 | 3.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,684 | 6.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,210 | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 499 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (78043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $130,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $956 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,101 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,624 | 89.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,477 | 10.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,751 | 53.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,873 | 46.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (78043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 24,683 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 4,730 | 19.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4,202 | 17.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,897 | 23.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,029 | 20.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,672 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,304 | 9.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 849 | 3.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 63.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 12.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (78043 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $54,816 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $69,146 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $58,109 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $26,630 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (78043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,802 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,022 | 91.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,770 | 8.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,234 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,915 | 71.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,016 | 16.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,968 | 10.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 123 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (78043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,998 | 51.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 161 | 0.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 40 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 186 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,175 | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 18,883 | 42.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 20,960 | 47.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 42,974 | 96.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 40,582 | 91.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 43 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 96 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,253 | 5.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (78043 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 853 | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 674 | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,662 | 13.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,373 | 10.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,353 | 10.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,104 | 16.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,464 | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,043 | 16.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 782 | 6.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 316 | 2.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (78043 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,923 | 77.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,815 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 218 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 85 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 617 | 3.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,144 | 6.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (78043 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 516 | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,559 | 8.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 491 | 2.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 384 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,573 | 19.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,119 | 11.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 113 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 353 | 2.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,597 | 8.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,707 | 20.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,678 | 9.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 846 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,086 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (78043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 27.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (78043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 31,492 | 70.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,248 | 38.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,508 | 37.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 12,936 | 29.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (78043 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,549 | 83.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,069 | 24.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,635 | 13.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,010 | 8.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 203 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,552 | 28.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (78043 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,583 | 60.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 288 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 257 | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 757 | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 886 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 482 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,085 | 7.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,729 | 12.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 34 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (78043 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 26 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,259 | 8.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,194 | 22.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,477 | 24.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,610 | 11.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,804 | 12.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,115 | 7.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,132 | 8.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 317 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 167 | 1.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (78043 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 590 | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,406 | 10.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,785 | 26.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,981 | 42.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,882 | 13.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 457 | 3.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (78043 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,816 | 14.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 47 | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 10,626 | 84.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 26 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 11 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 80 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (78043 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 646 | 5.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,288 | 34.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,177 | 33.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,513 | 27.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (78043 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 635 | 9.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,818 | 26.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,297 | 19.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,602 | 23.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,038 | 15.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 270 | 4.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 29 | 0.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 62 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (78043 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,407 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $522 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $956 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.82 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.17 | 2.38 |
Households (78043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,624 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,012 | 47.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,080 | 24.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,105 | 16.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,380 | 26.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,302 | 49.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,513 | 27.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.52 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 4.02 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (78043 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,415 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,129 | 43.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,528 | 45.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 328 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 919 | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,131 | 37.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (78043 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 13,762 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 562 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,101 | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6,172 | 44.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,984 | 21.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,943 | 21.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (78043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,474 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 832 | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 44,428 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,495 | 12.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 489 | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,879 | 52.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,127 | 38.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (78043 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 39,099 | 88.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,642 | 10.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,519 | 75.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 492 | 10.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 122 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 631 | 13.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (78043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 32,336 | 72.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,029 | 2.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 12,107 | 1176.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 12,107 | 1176.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 12,107 | 1176.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 26 | 2.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 57 | 5.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 11,909 | 1157.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (78043 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 40,302 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 4,599 | 11.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 35,703 | 88.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 35,548 | 88.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 49 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 103 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 3 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (78043 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,624 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,363 | 90.0% | 89.4% |
Laredo, TX78043