78148 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 78148 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78148 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78148 is 4.1%.
| Population | 22,236 |
| Population Growth Rate | 5.24% |
| Population Density | 3,681 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,554 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $65,256 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $320,020 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 54.98% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 45.07% |
78148 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 14,779 | 54.92% |
| Black | 2,803 | 10.42% |
| Hispanic | 8,511 | 31.63% |
| Asian | 776 | 2.88% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 30 | 0.11% |
78148 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,121 | 29.51% |
| Black | 682 | 17.95% |
| Hispanic | 1,878 | 49.43% |
| Asian | 76 | 2% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.34% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 29 | 0.76% |
78148 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 906 | 8.07% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,260 | 20.14% |
| High School Diploma | 2,104 | 18.75% |
| No High School Diploma | 347 | 3.09% |
| GED or Alternate | 547 | 4.87% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,283 | 20.34% |
| Associates Degree | 1,402 | 12.49% |
| Masters Degree | 1,077 | 9.6% |
| Professional Degree | 156 | 1.39% |
| Doctorate Degree | 140 | 1.25% |