78159 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 78159 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78159 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78159 is 4.1%.
| Population | 587 |
| Population Growth Rate | -13.39% |
| Population Density | 4 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 379 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $50,000 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $474,100 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 51.13% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 71.95% |
78159 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 568 | 51.13% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 543 | 48.87% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78159 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 107 | 25.06% |
| Black | 5 | 1.17% |
| Hispanic | 313 | 73.3% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.47% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78159 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 11 | 1.87% |
| Bachelor Degree | 72 | 12.27% |
| High School Diploma | 276 | 47.02% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 35 | 5.96% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 140 | 23.85% |
| Associates Degree | 33 | 5.62% |
| Masters Degree | 20 | 3.41% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
