78017 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 78017 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78017 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78017 is 4.1%.
| Population | 5,471 |
| Population Growth Rate | -3.16% |
| Population Density | 24 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,023 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $67,524 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $608,400 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 47.3% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 91.72% |
78017 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,034 | 47.3% |
| Black | 479 | 5.62% |
| Hispanic | 3,948 | 46.29% |
| Asian | 49 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78017 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 67 | 7.5% |
| Black | 4 | 0.45% |
| Hispanic | 820 | 91.83% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78017 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 188 | 8.75% |
| Bachelor Degree | 236 | 10.99% |
| High School Diploma | 789 | 36.73% |
| No High School Diploma | 56 | 2.61% |
| GED or Alternate | 431 | 20.07% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 376 | 17.5% |
| Associates Degree | 63 | 2.93% |
| Masters Degree | 9 | 0.42% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
