ZIP Code 78039

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La Coste · Medina County · Texas

Population
1,657

35/sq mi

Median income
$96,250

▲ 26% vs US

higher than 78% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$131,400

▼ 53% vs US

higher than 20% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
33.1%

Median age 47.2

Land area
47.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 78039 in La Coste, Texas has a population of 1,657. The median household income is $96,250, which is 26% above the national average. Median home value is $131,400, 53% below the US average. 33.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 78039 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 47.6 square miles in La Coste, Medina County, Texas. The area is home to 1,657 residents, producing a population density of 35 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 78039 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78039 sits at $96,250 (27% above the Texas average), while per-capita income is $45,355. The poverty rate stands at 10.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $131,400 (47% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 86.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78039 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Medina County, so you can benchmark 78039 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 78039

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78039.

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 78039, La Coste, 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

1,657

Population

47.6

Area (sq mi)

35

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78039?

47.2

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 65.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 29.6%
Hispanic or Latino 50.4%

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?

$96,250

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$45,355

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

29.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 81.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.1%

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

What does housing look like?

768

Total Housing Units

727

Occupied Units

41

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.8%
Renter 13.2%

$131,400

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

1996

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 78039, employing approximately 202 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,639,000.

32

Businesses

202

Employees

$6.6M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 18.8%
Construction 5 15.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 4 12.5%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 78039 vs 78009 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
78009 Castroville, TX 7,255 4.6 mi
78002 Atascosa, TX 8,255 5.9 mi
78059 Natalia, TX 5,387 8.4 mi
78252 San Antonio, TX 7,372 7.7 mi
78052 Lytle, TX 6,388 8.2 mi
78245 San Antonio, TX 56,511 8.6 mi
78016 Devine, TX 9,630 12.2 mi
78069 Somerset, TX 5,137 12.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78039 in?
ZIP code 78039 (La Coste) is located in Medina County, Texas. Medina County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/medina-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78039?
ZIP code 78039 in La Coste, TX has a population of 1,657 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78039?
The median household income in ZIP 78039 is $96,250, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78039?
The median home value in ZIP 78039 is $131,400, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78039?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78039 is White at 65.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 50.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78039?
ZIP code 78039 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 202 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78039?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78039 are: Retail trade (6), Construction (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78039?
In ZIP code 78039, 81.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 78039?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78039 is 29.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78039?
In ZIP code 78039, approximately 86.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78039?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78039 is 10.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for La Coste, TX

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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