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Laughlin AFB, TX

Census-designated place in Val Verde County, Texas. ZIP codes: 78843.

Population

1,595

Land area

6.4sq mi

People per sq mi

250

ZIP codes

1

Laughlin AFB and its ZIP codes

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Laughlin AFB at a glance

  • Laughlin AFB is about 2.2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $67,208, 14% below the Texas median of $78,476.
  • Median rent is $1,467 a month.

Local data for Laughlin AFB, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Laughlin AFB, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$67,208

Poverty rate

3.1%

Median rent

$1,467/mo

Homeownership

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

64.8%

Median age

23.9

Average commute

8.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (269), Irish Americans (132), Mexican Americans (124).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Val Verde County. PPP loans are for Laughlin AFB.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.2%

Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,136

18,355 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$52,067

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.6B

FY 2026, $33,034 per person

Val Verde County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Laughlin AFB, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone58.7%
  • Carpooled9.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked16.2%
  • Bicycle6.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
  • Worked from home8.4%

Average one-way commute: 8.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Laughlin AFB, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

650

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

189

1.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

100° / 44°F

19.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Laughlin AFB, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

23.4%

U.S. 33.3% -9.9 pts

Diabetes

2.5%

U.S. 12.1% -9.6 pts

Smoking

6.4%

U.S. 12.8% -6.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.4%

U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts

ZIP codes in Laughlin AFB

1 in or overlapping Laughlin AFB. Population shown

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Cities near Laughlin AFB

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Val Verde ParkCensus-designated place2.9 mi0.8
Del RioCity7 mi20.5
Cienegas TerraceCensus-designated place9.4 mi3.2
Lake ViewCensus-designated place12 mi0.5
Fort Clark SpringsCensus-designated place22 mi3
BrackettvilleCity23 mi3.2
AmistadCensus-designated place25 mi1.5
Box CanyonCensus-designated place26 mi1.4
SpoffordCity26 mi0.2
QuemadoCensus-designated place30 mi0.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Laughlin AFB, TX in?
Laughlin AFB is in Val Verde County, Texas.
What ZIP codes are in Laughlin AFB, TX?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Laughlin AFB include 78843.
What is the population of Laughlin AFB, TX?
About 1,595 people live in Laughlin AFB, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Laughlin AFB?
Nearby places include Val Verde Park (2.9 mi), Del Rio (7 mi), Cienegas Terrace (9.4 mi), Lake View (12 mi), Fort Clark Springs (22 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023