ZIP 78039 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in LaCoste city, TX (78039)

Median Income

$74,013

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+109

Wealth inflow

Population

2,311

Unemployment

4.1%

0.4pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 109 for ZIP 78039 (LaCoste city, TX) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.1%+11% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.3%-79% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

9.8%-16% vs US avg

Establishments

202

Employees

~6 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.2%
Construction6.0%
Manufacturing9.7%
Retail trade12.6%
Transportation, utilities14.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate9.8%
Professional, scientific, management4.5%
Education, health care, social33.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services2.0%
Other services1.2%
Public administration5.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 78039 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 0.1%, median income fell 14.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 57.8%.

Median Income

$74,013

-2% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate