City

La Coste, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Medina County  ·  Texas

👥2,311Population
💰$74,013Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$122,600Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓20.9%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 38.7%Hispanic: 55.7%Black: 5.6%Race
White38.7%
Hispanic55.7%
Black5.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
37%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads20.9% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.5%)
HS Graduate859 (52.9%)
Some College289 (17.8%)
Associates128 (7.9%)
Bachelors56 (3.4%)
Graduate Degree284 (17.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 52.9%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 7.9%Bachelors: 3.4%Graduate: 17.5%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad52.9%
Some College17.8%
Associates7.9%
Bachelors3.4%
Graduate17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.8%Renter: 12.2%Tenure
Owner87.8%
Renter12.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,013 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$122,600 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,068/mo
Total Housing Units889
Vacant Units70

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
23%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
64%
About La Coste, TX

La Coste is a city in Texas, located in Medina County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,311 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, La Coste is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,013 is near the national average. Approximately 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in La Coste is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,068 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of La Coste is less-educated. 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (55.73%).

La Coste, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in La Coste
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78039 2,311 $74,013 $122,600 $1,068 4.1% 20.9% 87.8%