77078 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 77078 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 77078 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 77078 is 4.1%.
| Population | 14,241 |
| Population Growth Rate | -13.16% |
| Population Density | 1,394 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,554 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $38,341 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $133,100 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 38.81% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 53.89% |
77078 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,422 | 24.76% |
| Black | 6,932 | 38.81% |
| Hispanic | 6,019 | 33.7% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 489 | 2.74% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
77078 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 19 | 0.55% |
| Black | 1,563 | 44.86% |
| Hispanic | 1,892 | 54.31% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
77078 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 601 | 10.31% |
| Bachelor Degree | 289 | 4.96% |
| High School Diploma | 2,483 | 42.59% |
| No High School Diploma | 204 | 3.5% |
| GED or Alternate | 369 | 6.33% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,277 | 21.9% |
| Associates Degree | 381 | 6.54% |
| Masters Degree | 207 | 3.55% |
| Professional Degree | 19 | 0.33% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
