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
- $220,600
- Median home value
- 0.0%
- Bachelor's or higher
The verdict
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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 540.0 square miles in Laredo, Webb County, Texas. The area is home to 648 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 78044 against Texas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 78044 sits at —, while per-capita income is $26,365. The poverty rate stands at 23.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $220,600 (11% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 78044 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 78044 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 78044
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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?
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
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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