78109 can be classified socioeconomically as 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 78109 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78109 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78109 is 4.1%.
| Population | 52,507 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 1,671 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,648 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $76,783 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $279,730 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 41.48% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 54.17% |
78109 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 25,040 | 41.41% |
| Black | 10,504 | 17.37% |
| Hispanic | 23,105 | 38.21% |
| Asian | 1,428 | 2.36% |
| Native American | 291 | 0.48% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 102 | 0.17% |
78109 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,084 | 14.57% |
| Black | 1,956 | 26.29% |
| Hispanic | 4,208 | 56.56% |
| Asian | 136 | 1.83% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.28% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 35 | 0.47% |
78109 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,862 | 9.07% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,647 | 17.77% |
| High School Diploma | 4,375 | 21.32% |
| No High School Diploma | 201 | 0.98% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,127 | 5.49% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,975 | 24.25% |
| Associates Degree | 2,580 | 12.57% |
| Masters Degree | 1,444 | 7.04% |
| Professional Degree | 166 | 0.81% |
| Doctorate Degree | 141 | 0.69% |