Laredo, TX · standard
ZIP Code 78044
Webb County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 648
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $220,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 0.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Laredo pairs below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1
- people per sq mi
- 100%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 78044 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 78044 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Laredo, Webb County, Texas, home to just 648 residents across 540.0 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 78044, but per-capita income is $26,365. The poverty rate is 23.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $220,600 (11% below the average Texas ZIP); 100.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Texas and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 78044.
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 78044
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Laredo, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 78044.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 78044, 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
648
Population
540.0
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 78044?
45.0
Median Age
59.1%
Male
40.9%
Female
46.4%
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?
$26,365
Per Capita Income
23.2%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
156housing units
156
Total Housing Units
102
Occupied Units
54
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$220,600
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
2005
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 78044, employing approximately 747 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,064,000.
23
Businesses
747
Employees
$37.1M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 17.4% |
| Construction | 3 | 13.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 13.0% |
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 78044 in?
ZIP code 78044 (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 78044?
ZIP code 78044 in Laredo, TX has a population of 648 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 78044?
The median home value in ZIP 78044 is $220,600, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 78044?
The largest racial group in ZIP 78044 is Two or More Ethnicities at 100.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 100.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 78044?
ZIP code 78044 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 747 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 78044?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 78044 are: Other services (except public administration) (4), Construction (3), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78044?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 78044 is 23.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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