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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
$61,544
Median income
$221,300
Median home value
28.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Laredo pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

32th 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.

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 Texas average), while per-capita income is $30,026. 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.4%. Median home value sits at $221,300 (11% below the state average), median rent at $978 a month, and owner-occupancy at 53.7%.

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. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Webb County, letting you compare 78041 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 78041?

32.9

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

23.7%

Foreign-Born

White 23.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 64.3%
Hispanic or Latino 91.6%

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?

$61,544

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$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

$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 48.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.3%

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

What does housing look like?

16,960

Total Housing Units

15,781

Occupied Units

1,179

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.7%
Renter 46.3%

$221,300

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$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

More ZIP Codes in Webb County

78046 standard
Laredo, TX
Pop: 64,548
78045 standard
Laredo, TX
Pop: 54,713
78043 standard
Laredo, TX
Pop: 42,713
78040 standard
Laredo, TX
Pop: 42,083
78044 standard
Laredo, TX
Pop: 648
78344 standard
Bruni, TX
Pop: 474

Related Areas

Webb County Laredo, TX Texas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.