ZIP Code 78121 Demographics & Data

La Vernia, TX (ZIP Code 78121) Profile

Texas

Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 78121

The U.S. ZIP Code 78121 is associated with La Vernia, TX in Wilson County. It is estimated that about 29.9% of residents in this Texas region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $39,444. The median age in the 78121 ZIP Code is 38.5 years, with 16.3% of residents aged 62 years and older. The median household income is $95,843, while about 3% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 13,276.

Population in 78121

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 78121 is 13,276.

La Vernia, TX

The 78121 ZIP Code is associated with La Vernia, TX in Wilson County.

Area Codes associated with 78121

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 78121 include 830.

Sunrise / Sunset in 78121

Sunrise: 7:19 am
Sunset: 5:36 pm
Sunrise in 78121 7:19 am
Sunrise in 78121 5:36 pm

Weather forecast for 78121

This Afternoon's forecast for 78121: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. East wind 0 to 5 mph.

Current air quality in 78121

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 78121 Good

Internet in 78121

An estimated 92.3% of households in ZIP Code 78121 have a computer, while about 86.8% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 78121

In ZIP Code 78121, females make up an estimated 48.2% of the overall population, while males comprise approximately 51.8%.

Health Insurance in 78121

Approximately 14.7% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 78121 (La Vernia, TX) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 78121

The median household income in ZIP Code 78121 is $95,843, while the region's mean household income is $117,832. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $39,444. The per capita income in ZIP Code 78121 of $39,444 is approximately 26.11% more than the per capita income in Texas overall of $31,277. An estimated 2.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 71.58% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.0% of the population in 78121 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 16.5% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 2.1% of 78121 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 78121. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 78121

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 3.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 3.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 5.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 11.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 10.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 16.5%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 23.0%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 10.2%
$200,000 or more per year 14.3%

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 78121

Residents of ZIP Code 78121 are older than average. The median age of 38.5 years in ZIP Code 78121 is approximately 1.05% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.9% of the population in 78121 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.6% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.9% of 78121 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 78121. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 78121

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.8%
5 to 9 years 5.9%
10 to 14 years 7.1%
15 to 19 years 7.1%
20 to 24 years 5.3%
25 to 34 years 13.6%
35 to 44 years 12.6%
45 to 54 years 14.9%
55 to 59 years 6.6%
60 to 64 years 6.3%
65 to 74 years 7.2%
75 to 84 years 3.6%
85 years and over 1.9%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 78121 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 78121. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 78121

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 78121 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 78121 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 85.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 78121 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 78121

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 85.3%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 78121. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 78121. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 78121

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Education levels in ZIP Code 78121

In ZIP Code 78121, 92.7% of the population graduated high school, while 29.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 30.3% in this Wilson County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 78121

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.3%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 4.9%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 30.3%
Some college, no degree 23.9%
Associate's degree 8.7%
Bachelor's degree 21.5%
Graduate or professional degree 8.4%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 78121. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 78121

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 78121, 97.2% is one race, while 2.8% are two or more races. Approximately 18.4% of 78121 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 78121 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (95.5%), followed by Black or African American (2.8%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 78121. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 78121

Industry Percent
White 95.5%
Black or African American 2.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.3%
Some other race 2.3%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 78121

In ZIP Code 78121, 88.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 10.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Wilson County region.

Language Spoken in 78121

Language Spoken Percent
English only 88.7%
Spanish 10.4%
Other Indo-European languages 0.9%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 78121. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 78121

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 78121, an estimated 30.9% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 24.8% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 1.6% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969 in this Wilson County region.

Age of Housing in 78121

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 9.2%
Built between 2010 and 2013 10.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 30.9%
Built between 1990 and 1999 24.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 10.0%
Built between 1970 and 1979 6.7%
Built between 1960 and 1969 1.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 1.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.1%
Built in 1939 or earlier 2.2%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 78121. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Utilities in ZIP Code 78121 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 78121 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.42 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 31.55% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 17.75% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 78121. This visualizes electricity rates in 78121 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 78121

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 78121 10.61¢/kWh 8.11¢/kWh 5.19¢/kWh
Texas 15.84¢/kWh 9.1¢/kWh 6.74¢/kWh
United States 18.07¢/kWh 14.06¢/kWh 9.02¢/kWh

Solar Power in 78121

Month ZIP Code 78121 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.66 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.38 3 6.31
Mar 5.29 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.43 5.13 7.3
May 5.4 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.6 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.73 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.22 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.98 5.15 7.02
Oct 6.1 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.74 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.51 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 78121. This visualizes solar power levels in 78121 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 78121

In 78121, 63.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 39.2 minutes. Approximately 19.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 78121 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.4% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 78121 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 78121. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 78121

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 4.4%
Construction 10.7%
Manufacturing 8.0%
Wholesale trade 4.3%
Retail trade 12.4%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7.5%
Information 0.6%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 7.2%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 8.3%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 19.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 6.2%
Other services, except public administration 4.8%
Public administration 6.4%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.