78209 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 78209 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78209 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78209 is 4.1%.
| Population | 43,184 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.91% |
| Population Density | 4,307 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 17,203 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 12.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $74,042 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $927,770 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 67.48% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 47.59% |
78209 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 34,019 | 67.44% |
| Black | 1,520 | 3.01% |
| Hispanic | 13,798 | 27.35% |
| Asian | 977 | 1.94% |
| Native American | 103 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 26 | 0.05% |
78209 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,966 | 42.91% |
| Black | 341 | 4.93% |
| Hispanic | 3,370 | 48.76% |
| Asian | 200 | 2.89% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.27% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 16 | 0.23% |
78209 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,094 | 4.21% |
| Bachelor Degree | 8,236 | 31.72% |
| High School Diploma | 2,968 | 11.43% |
| No High School Diploma | 236 | 0.91% |
| GED or Alternate | 624 | 2.4% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,349 | 16.75% |
| Associates Degree | 1,655 | 6.37% |
| Masters Degree | 4,195 | 16.16% |
| Professional Degree | 1,620 | 6.24% |
| Doctorate Degree | 987 | 3.8% |