78044 ZIP Code — Laredo, TX

Webb County, Texas

ZIP code 78044 is located in Laredo, Texas, within Webb County. It covers approximately 74.23 square miles and serves a population of 397 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 956.

About ZIP code 78044

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $232,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

36% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 52% of households; and disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 78044 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

397

population

74.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

78044 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 78044

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 78044. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Laredo	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	397
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	48
County FIPS	479

Geography
Land area	74.23 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	27.5065
Longitude	-99.5087
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	956

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	78.6%	49.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	10.7%	30.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	16.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	7.8%

Demographics & statistics

397

Population

People per sq mi

37.1

Median age

Median household income

$18,821

Per capita income

$232,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

79.1%

Home ownership

36.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

197

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	105	26.4%
18 and over	292	73.6%
65 and over	53	13.4%
Median age	37.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 34.7%

Two or more races 34.7%

White 30.6%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	211	34.7%
Two or more races	211	34.7%
White	186	30.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	78.6%	49.8%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	10.7%	30.0%	30.1%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	16.8%	22.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	7.8%

Under $10k 33.1%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 22.3%

$150k–$200k 16.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	33.1%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	22.3%
$150k–$200k	16.5%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k–$300k 33.6%

$300k–$500k 25.5%

$500k–$1M 12.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$232,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	79.1%
Renter occupied	20.9%
Vacant	38.5%
Single-family detached	77.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.0%
Median rooms	3.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	18.1%
2000–2009	43.4%
1990–1999	12.4%
1980–1989	15.5%
1970–1979	10.6%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	17.3%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	40.3%
3 bedrooms	38.1%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	69.1%
2 vehicles	7.2%
3 or more	23.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	92.8%
Propane / LP gas	7.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	54	38.8%
Cohabiting couple	9	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	76	54.7%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	53	38.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	45	32.4%
Average household size	2.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.0%	32.3%
Married	46.5%	67.7%
Separated	5.0%	0.0%
Widowed	18.5%	0.0%
Divorced	15.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 19.6%

Some HS, no diploma 13.1%

HS graduate 42.5%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	67.3%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	52	61.2%
High school	33	38.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 34.2%

Retail trade 20.3%

Education & healthcare 19.6%

Agriculture & mining 12.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	8.9%
Service	38.0%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	7.0%
Production & transportation	27.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.4%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.3%
Carpool	22.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.6%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.0

Poverty

All people 36.5%

Under 18 years 49.5%

18 and over 31.8%

Married-couple families 18.5%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.5%
Retirement income	10.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.8%
High blood pressure	28.6%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	7.8%
Arthritis	16.8%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	3.7%
Cancer	3.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.0%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	20.0%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	42.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.7%
Visited dentist	52.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	10.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.0%
Under 18	30.5%
18–64 years	36.4%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	25.2%
Public insurance	38.8%
No insurance	36.0%
Uninsured under 19	37.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	386	97.2%
Spanish	199	51.6%
Other Indo-European	199	51.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	249	62.7%
Born in same state	239	60.2%
Born in different state	148	37.3%
Foreign born	10	2.5%
Naturalized citizen	148	37.3%
Not a US citizen	46	31.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.0%
Internet access	87.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 78044

What city is ZIP code 78044 in?

ZIP code 78044 is primarily assigned to Laredo, Texas.

What county is ZIP code 78044 in?

ZIP code 78044 falls within Webb County, Texas.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 78044?

Approximately 52% of households in ZIP code 78044 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 78044?

37% of residents in ZIP code 78044 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 78044?

ZIP code 78044 has an estimated population of 397 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 78044?

The median home value in ZIP code 78044 is $232,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 78044 in?

ZIP code 78044 observes the CST timezone.