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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 78044?

45.0

Median Age

59.1%

Male

40.9%

Female

46.4%

Foreign-Born

White 0.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 100.0%
Hispanic or Latino 100.0%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 35.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$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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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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