78213 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 78213 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78213 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78213 is 4.1%.
| Population | 42,321 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.44% |
| Population Density | 5,424 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 16,104 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $49,050 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $479,710 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 51.74% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 79.71% |
78213 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 26,837 | 44.32% |
| Black | 1,276 | 2.11% |
| Hispanic | 31,287 | 51.67% |
| Asian | 941 | 1.55% |
| Native American | 128 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 84 | 0.14% |
78213 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 726 | 11.06% |
| Black | 393 | 5.99% |
| Hispanic | 5,322 | 81.09% |
| Asian | 103 | 1.57% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.08% |
78213 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,813 | 8.17% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,348 | 15.08% |
| High School Diploma | 6,403 | 28.84% |
| No High School Diploma | 663 | 2.99% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,069 | 4.81% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,110 | 23.01% |
| Associates Degree | 1,939 | 8.73% |
| Masters Degree | 1,063 | 4.79% |
| Professional Degree | 581 | 2.62% |
| Doctorate Degree | 215 | 0.97% |