76542 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Texas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 76542 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 76542 is African American. The current unemployment level in 76542 is 4.4%.
| Population | 52,059 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.40% |
| Population Density | 839 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,488 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $65,433 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $48,530 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 36.00% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 37.70% |
76542 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 18,254 | 32.99% |
| Black | 19,792 | 35.77% |
| Hispanic | 13,316 | 24.07% |
| Asian | 3,097 | 5.6% |
| Native American | 523 | 0.95% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 347 | 0.63% |
76542 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,890 | 18.25% |
| Black | 4,257 | 41.11% |
| Hispanic | 3,681 | 35.54% |
| Asian | 269 | 2.6% |
| Native American | 42 | 0.41% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 217 | 2.1% |
76542 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,401 | 11.15% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,188 | 14.81% |
| High School Diploma | 5,032 | 23.37% |
| No High School Diploma | 232 | 1.08% |
| GED or Alternate | 873 | 4.05% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,985 | 23.15% |
| Associates Degree | 2,964 | 13.77% |
| Masters Degree | 1,450 | 6.73% |
| Professional Degree | 262 | 1.22% |
| Doctorate Degree | 144 | 0.67% |