78559 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 78559 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78559 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78559 is 5.9%.
| Population | 12,973 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.91% |
| Population Density | 366 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,590 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $38,975 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $39,950 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 5.9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 54.47% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 96.67% |
78559 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 9,689 | 45.08% |
| Black | 15 | 0.07% |
| Hispanic | 11,707 | 54.47% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 81 | 0.38% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78559 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 76 | 2.47% |
| Black | 5 | 0.16% |
| Hispanic | 2,991 | 97.05% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.03% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.29% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78559 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 244 | 5.28% |
| Bachelor Degree | 243 | 5.26% |
| High School Diploma | 2,044 | 44.23% |
| No High School Diploma | 158 | 3.42% |
| GED or Alternate | 251 | 5.43% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,087 | 23.52% |
| Associates Degree | 394 | 8.53% |
| Masters Degree | 200 | 4.33% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |