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ZIP 78259 — People & Community

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

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 78259

78259 has a population of 26,931 with a median age of 39.1 yrs (49.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
58.0%-6% vs US avg
x
Black
5.4%-57% vs US avg
x
Asian
6.8%+15% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
34.5%+84% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.6%+3% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.7%+2% vs US avg
x
65+
14.7%-10% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.7%-58% vs US avg
x
High school
11.3%-57% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.7%+13% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
51.3%+52% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
60.1%+25% vs US avg
x
Never married
27.4%-19% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.5%-18% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.0%
x
Diversity Index
54/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
3.3%-71% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
39.5%+184% vs US avg
x
Veterans
12.3%+105% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.0%-26% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.7%-29% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
46.2%+696% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 78259

Poverty Rate
3.3%-71% vs US avg
x
Veterans
12.3%+105% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
39.5%+184% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.7%-29% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.0%-26% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.3%+16% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
0.9%-92% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
46.2%+696% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population26,931
Median age39.1
Poverty rate3.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White58.0%
Hispanic34.5%
Black5.4%
Asian6.8%
Foreign-born39.5%