Laredo, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78041
Webb County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 44,153
- 931/sq mi High-density area
- $61,544
- Median income Below-median income area
- $221,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Laredo pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 931
- people per sq mi
- 54%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78041 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 78041 (Laredo, TX) fell -2.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 237.6 in 2023 to 231.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 78041 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Laredo, Webb County, Texas, with 44,153 residents across 47.5 square miles, a density of 931 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 78041 reports a modest median household income of $61,544 (19% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,026. The poverty rate is 19.9%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $221,300 (11% below the average Texas ZIP) and median rent is $978; 53.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Webb County, so 78041 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 78041
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Laredo, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78041.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
306 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
302 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
279 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
218 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
177 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78041, Laredo, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
44,153
Population
47.5
Area (sq mi)
931
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78041?
32.9
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
23.7%
Foreign-Born
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?
$61,544
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$30,026
Per Capita Income
19.9%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
18.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 78041 ranks nationally
Laredo, TX household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$61,544 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
16,960housing units
16,960
Total Housing Units
15,781
Occupied Units
1,179
Vacant Units
2.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$221,300
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$978
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-2.4%
YoY Change (2024)
232
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+132%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 78041 have decreased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 169 |
| 2021 | +8.8% | 184 |
| 2022 | +15.3% | 212 |
| 2023 | +11.9% | 238 |
| 2024 | -2.4% | 232 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 2,067 business establishments in ZIP 78041, employing approximately 31,894 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,123,191,000.
2,067
Businesses
31,894
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 306 | 14.8% |
| Retail trade | 302 | 14.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 279 | 13.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 218 | 10.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 177 | 8.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 135 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 133 | 6.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 105 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 105 | 5.1% |
| Construction | 100 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 73 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 36 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 22 | 1.1% |
| Information | 21 | 1.0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 11 | 0.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.4% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.1% |
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 78041 vs 78040 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78040 | Laredo, TX | 42,083 | 3.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 78041, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (44,153 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 78041 in?
ZIP code 78041 (Laredo) is located in Webb County, Texas. Webb County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/webb-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 78041?
ZIP code 78041 in Laredo, TX has a population of 44,153 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 78041?
The median household income in ZIP 78041 is $61,544, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78041?
The median home value in ZIP 78041 is $221,300, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78041?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78041 is Two or More Ethnicities at 64.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 91.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78041?
ZIP code 78041 has 2,067 business establishments employing approximately 31,894 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78041?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78041 are: Health care and social assistance (306), Retail trade (302), Transportation and warehousing (279). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 78041?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78041 decreased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 78041?
In ZIP code 78041, 48.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.3% 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 78041?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78041 is 18.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 78041?
In ZIP code 78041, approximately 53.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78041?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78041 is 19.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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