Laredo, TX · standard

ZIP Code 78043

Webb County, Texas — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 15, 2026

42,713
95/sq mi: $54,396
Median income: $170,600
Median home value: 13.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Laredo pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 35th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 95
people per sq mi: 57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78043 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 78043 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 450.6 square miles in Laredo, Webb County, Texas. The area is home to 42,713 residents, producing a population density of 95 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 78043 against Texas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78043 sits at $54,396 (28% below the Texas average), while per-capita income is $21,214. The poverty rate stands at 25.4% and the unemployment rate at 8.1%. On housing, the median home value is $170,600 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $1,005 per month, and 56.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78043 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 78043 sits relative to Texas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 78043

Retail trade

93
Transportation and warehousing

56
Health care and social assistance

54
Accommodation and food services

52
Other services (except public administration)

45

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 78043, Laredo, TX · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-15 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

42,713

Population

450.6

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 78043?

28.8

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

25.5%

Foreign-Born

White 20.2%

African American 0.2%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 70.3%

Hispanic or Latino 96.8%

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?

$54,396

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$21,214

Per Capita Income

25.4%

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 78043 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,396 20th percentile higher than 20% 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 38.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.1%

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

What does housing look like?

14,841

Total Housing Units

13,607

Occupied Units

1,234

Vacant Units

3.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.5%

Renter 43.5%

$170,600

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$1,005

Median Rent

1994

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

+15.7%

YoY Change (2024)

235

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+135%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 78043 have increased 15.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	-2.6%	159
2021	+10.8%	176
2022	+4.2%	184
2023	+10.7%	204
2024	+15.7%	235

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 530 business establishments in ZIP 78043, employing approximately 7,260 people with a combined annual payroll of $236,103,000.

530

Businesses

7,260

Employees

$236.1M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	93	17.6%
Transportation and warehousing	56	10.6%
Health care and social assistance	54	10.2%
Accommodation and food services	52	9.8%
Other services (except public administration)	45	8.5%
Construction	43	8.1%
Finance and insurance	43	8.1%
Wholesale trade	30	5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing	25	4.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	24	4.5%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction	16	3.0%
Information	16	3.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	12	2.3%
Manufacturing	10	1.9%
Educational services	6	1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	3	0.6%

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

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Webb County Laredo, TX Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 78043 in? ▼

ZIP code 78043 (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 78043? ▼

ZIP code 78043 in Laredo, TX has a population of 42,713 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 78043? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 78043 is $54,396, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 78043? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 78043 is $170,600, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78043? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 78043 is Two or More Ethnicities at 70.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 96.8% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 78043? ▼

ZIP code 78043 has 530 business establishments employing approximately 7,260 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 78043? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78043 are: Retail trade (93), Transportation and warehousing (56), Health care and social assistance (54). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 78043? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 78043 increased by 15.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 78043? ▼

In ZIP code 78043, 38.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.1% 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 78043? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 78043 is 22.0 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 78043? ▼

In ZIP code 78043, approximately 56.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78043? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 78043 is 25.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.