Cotulla, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78014

La Salle County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,987
2/sq mi
$66,250
Median income
$100,000
Median home value
11.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cotulla pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78014 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78014 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2770.6 square miles in Cotulla, La Salle County, Texas. The area is home to 4,987 residents, producing a population density of 2 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 78014 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78014 sits at $66,250 (12% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $19,395. The poverty rate stands at 23.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $100,000 (60% below the state average) with median rent at $821 per month, and 72.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78014 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing La Salle County, so you can benchmark 78014 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 78014

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78014.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78014, Cotulla, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,987

Population

2770.6

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78014?

37.1

Median Age

60.9%

Male

39.1%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 33.9%
African American 5.8%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 33.9%
Hispanic or Latino 72.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$66,250

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$19,395

Per Capita Income

23.5%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 78014 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$66,250 40th percentile higher than 40% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,700

Total Housing Units

1,167

Occupied Units

533

Vacant Units

3.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.5%
Renter 27.5%

$100,000

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

$821

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 127 business establishments in ZIP 78014, employing approximately 1,263 people with a combined annual payroll of $64,310,000.

127

Businesses

1,263

Employees

$64.3M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 32 25.2%
Retail trade 15 11.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 13 10.2%
Transportation and warehousing 12 9.4%
Health care and social assistance 10 7.9%
Other services (except public administration) 10 7.9%
Wholesale trade 7 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 3.9%
Construction 4 3.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78014 in?
ZIP code 78014 (Cotulla) is located in La Salle County, Texas. La Salle County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/la-salle-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78014?
ZIP code 78014 in Cotulla, TX has a population of 4,987 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78014?
The median household income in ZIP 78014 is $66,250, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78014?
The median home value in ZIP 78014 is $100,000, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78014?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78014 is Two or More Ethnicities at 33.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 72.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78014?
ZIP code 78014 has 127 business establishments employing approximately 1,263 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78014?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78014 are: Accommodation and food services (32), Retail trade (15), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78014?
In ZIP code 78014, 49.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78014?
In ZIP code 78014, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78014?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78014 is 23.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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