| City: | Laredo, Texas |
| County: | Webb County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:46:36 AM |
| Population: | 200 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 956 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 27.7632, -98.9630 |
| Land Area: | 74.228 sq mi |
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The Laredo post office at ZIP 78044 serves a vast 106-square-mile territory in Webb County, Texas, near the U.S.-Mexico border. This isn't just a local facility. With 876 PO Boxes serving only 64 occupied households, the adoption rate of 13.7 means this post office maintains nearly 14 boxes for every local home. That extraordinary ratio shows this facility serves far beyond its immediate Census area, functioning as a regional mail hub for surrounding communities and businesses.
Street delivery exists but remains minimal. The ZIP has one city carrier route serving E Saunders St (130 delivery points with unit designators), while the 876 PO Boxes handle the bulk of mail volume. This pattern is typical for border areas where infrastructure development happened unevenly and many residents rely on PO Box service by choice or necessity.
The territory shows a striking seasonal pattern. Of 134 total housing units, 66 are vacant for seasonal, recreational, or occasional use. That's 49% seasonal vacancy, suggesting significant use by temporary residents, border commuters, or property owners who maintain addresses here but don't live here year-round. Combined with the massive PO Box count, this indicates the post office serves cross-border families, businesses with operations on both sides, and seasonal workers.
The 200 residents living within the ZCTA boundary have a median age of 35.3 years. Employment data shows the economy is driven by transportation and logistics: 122 workers in transportation, warehousing, and utilities, plus 33 federal government workers. That makes sense for a border location where international commerce, customs operations, and cross-border trucking dominate. Per capita income sits at $19,678, and 34% of workers work from home.
Laredo is one of the nation's busiest border crossings, and this ZIP serves as a postal access point for the broader binational region. The combination of high PO Box adoption, seasonal housing, transportation employment, and proximity to Mexico creates a unique service pattern where the post office functions as infrastructure for international families and commerce.
Only one street receives carrier delivery, with unit designators indicating multi-unit addressing on E Saunders St.
ZIP Code 78044 has 200 residents and 64 households (average 3.13 persons per household). The median age is 35.3 years, about the same as the state (35.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.5% male and 47.5% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (92.5%) and White (22.5%, much lower than the state average of 50.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 92.5%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 200Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 220Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 64Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $220,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.13Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.03Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 475 | 93 | 169 | 302 | 237 | 377 | 451 | 456 | 519 | 600 | 350 | 397 | 364 | 220 |
| Decennial Census | 648 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 200 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 35.3
Male Median Age: 30.5
Female Median Age: 39.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 6 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| White: | 45 | 18.15% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 185 | 74.60% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.81% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 16 | 6.45% |
| Total: | 248 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 105 | 52.50% | 30.5 years |
| Females: | 95 | 47.50% | 39.5 years |
| Total: | 200 | 100% | 35.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 109 | 49.55% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 9 | 4.09% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 52 | 23.64% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 50 | 46.36% |
| Total Population: | 220 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 118 | 53.64% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 102 | 46.36% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is down $36,360 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $44,489. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $2,499 for nonfamily households (a difference of $2,499). By gender, male median income is $37,500 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $37,500 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 54.3%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (37.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $36,360 | $44,861 | $38,636 | $39,250 | $0 | $0 | $41,250 | $41,750 | $44,489 | $34,886 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $28,696 | $0 | $18,594 | $55,278 | $0 | $49,861 | $51,136 | $50,750 | $46,250 | $46,563 | $46,375 | $56,932 | $67,841 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $37,243 | $44,028 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $2,499 |
| Median Male Income | $35,074 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $29,861 | $28,409 | $35,156 | $31,477 | $30,114 | $0 | $35,000 | $34,097 | $37,500 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,932 | $21,875 | $33,125 | $28,750 | $0 | $0 | $41,923 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 114 | 54.29% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 96 | 45.71% |
| Total: | 210 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 32 | 28.07% |
| Service: | 43 | 37.72% |
| Sales and Office: | 8 | 7.02% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 31 | 27.19% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 114 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $220,600, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $176,500 (400.23%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $220,600. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $620. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (13.73% with a mortgage, 86.27% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 34.62%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $44,100 | $28,800 | $104,800 | $100,700 | $59,400 | $54,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $217,600 | $232,400 | $221,100 | $220,600 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $620 | $636 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 14 | 13.73% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 88 | 86.27% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 102 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 102 | 65.38% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 54 | 34.62% |
| Total Housing Units: | 156 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 113 | 72.44% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 43 | 27.56% |
| Total Housing Units: | 156 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 71.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 25.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 42.70%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 22.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 37.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 12.20 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 23 | 13.29% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 26 | 15.03% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 62 | 35.84% |
| Some college, no degree: | 40 | 23.12% |
| Associate's degree: | 22 | 12.72% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 173 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 124 | 71.68% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 94 | 42.73% |
| Public Insurance: | 70 | 31.82% |
| No Insurance: | 56 | 25.45% |
| Total: | 220 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 164 | 74.55% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 67.1% | 0.0% | 33.3% | 30.0% | 39.5% | 24.6% | 20.2% | 18.4% | 17.7% | 17.1% | 42.3% | 38.0% | 29.9% | 22.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 32 | 100.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 32 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 32 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 78044 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 23 business establishments, employing about 747 people with an annual payroll of $37,064,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 5,732Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 23Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $11,956,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $37,064,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 747Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 78044 is located in Webb County, Texas, within the Laredo, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 29700) and Texas's 28th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 250,304 people, about 0.08% of whom live in ZIP Code 78044. It covers 74.228 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.03 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Laredo, TXSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 29700Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 250,304Source: Census |
| MSA: | Laredo, TX MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 74.228 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.03 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 28Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 9378.53 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4841464Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Laredo city; TexasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 78044 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.