City

Laredo, TX

7 ZIP codes  ·  Webb County  ·  Texas

👥266,762Population
💰$61,613Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂30.0Median Age
🏠$174,877Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓34.1%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 15% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 3.5%Hispanic: 95.2%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.5%Other: 0.3%Race
White3.5%
Hispanic95.2%
Black0.4%
Asian0.5%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
23%
18–24
11%
25–44
26%
45–64
21%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.37
Below Poverty20.8% ▲ 108% above avg
College Grads34.1% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 15% above avg
No HS Diploma6,117 (5.2%)
HS Graduate35,391 (29.8%)
Some College13,501 (11.4%)
Associates21,365 (18%)
Bachelors11,212 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree31,094 (26.2%)

Education

No HS: 5.2%HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 18%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 26.2%Edu
No HS5.2%
HS Grad29.8%
Some College11.4%
Associates18.0%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate26.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.6%Renter: 35.4%Tenure
Owner64.6%
Renter35.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,613 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$174,876 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,081/mo
Total Housing Units86,062
Vacant Units6,881

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
60%
About Laredo, TX

Laredo is a city in Texas, located in Webb County. The city spans 7 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 266,762 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.97 years.

Economically, Laredo is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,613 is below the national average. Approximately 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Laredo is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $174,876, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,080 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Laredo is moderately educated. 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (95.17%).

Laredo, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas. Spread across 7 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Laredo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78040 36,115 $35,742 $116,500 $881 5.8% 23.7% 37.9%
78041 47,089 $61,007 $216,700 $956 5.8% 43.8% 54.3%
78043 44,044 $54,280 $151,400 $954 8.0% 26.0% 53.9%
78045 67,185 $89,334 $227,300 $1,404 3.4% 48.4% 77.4%
78046 71,965 $53,601 $142,000 $1,038 6.1% 24.7% 79.3%

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