78043 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 78043 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78043 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78043 is 4.1%.
| Population | 44,443 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.10% |
| Population Density | 48 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,573 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $50,190 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $526,860 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 59.28% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 99.39% |
78043 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 29,996 | 40.14% |
| Black | 153 | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | 44,291 | 59.27% |
| Asian | 256 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 10 | 0.01% |
78043 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 27 | 0.25% |
| Black | 6 | 0.06% |
| Hispanic | 10,711 | 99.43% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.01% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78043 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 857 | 6.44% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,986 | 14.92% |
| High School Diploma | 4,042 | 30.37% |
| No High School Diploma | 340 | 2.55% |
| GED or Alternate | 873 | 6.56% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,368 | 25.3% |
| Associates Degree | 1,062 | 7.98% |
| Masters Degree | 646 | 4.85% |
| Professional Degree | 51 | 0.38% |
| Doctorate Degree | 85 | 0.64% |