ZIP Code 78840 -- Laughlin a f b, TX

Val Verde | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.5x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • With 81.90% Hispanic/Latino population, this is a predominantly Hispanic community with deep cultural roots.

Quick Overview

Population
47,256
Unknown
Median Income
$66,084
Home Value
$164,600
Median Rent
$995
Median Age
32.40
Diversity Index
68.40
High
Cost of Living
68.4
significantly below average
Unemployment
6.0%

About ZIP Code 78840

ZIP code 78840 in Laughlin A F B, Texas is a unknown area with a population of 47,256. The median household income is $66,084, which is This is 12% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $164,600, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.5x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 68.4 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 32.40 years. Approximately 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Val Verde, TX.

Population & Age

Total Population
47,256
Median Age
32.40
Male Population
24,316
51.5%
Female Population
22,940
48.5%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
68.40 High
White
48.6%
Black or African American
1.4%
Hispanic or Latino
81.9%
Asian
0.8%
Native American
0.5%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
34.3%
Other Race
14.5%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$66,084
Mean Household Income
$80,305
Per Capita Income
$28,592
Below Poverty Line
16.6%

This is 12% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$164,600
Median Rent
$995
Total Housing Units
18,575
Occupied Units
16,721
Vacant Units
1,854
10.0% vacancy
Median Year Built
1983
Owner Occupied
68.9%
Renter Occupied
31.1%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.5x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 68.9% Renter 31.1%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 76.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree 9.6%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
20,378
Employment Rate
94.0%
Unemployment Rate
6.0%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
73.8%
Carpool
15.6%
Public Transit
0.1%
Work from Home
5.7%

Cost of Living Index

68.4
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 78840 is 31.6% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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78837 Comstock 128 $49,737

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 78840

ZIP code 78840 (Laughlin a f b, TX) has a total population of 47,256 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 32.40 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 78840 is $66,084 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 12% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 78840 is primarily located in Laughlin a f b, Texas (TX). It falls within Val Verde County.

The median home value in ZIP code 78840 is $164,600, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $995.

The median age in ZIP code 78840 is 32.40 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 78840 has a cost of living index of 68.44 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 78840, 22.27% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 9.60% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 78840 is 5.98%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 5.69% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.