78216 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 78216 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78216 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78216 is 4.1%.
| Population | 42,379 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.95% |
| Population Density | 3,011 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 17,098 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $50,362 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $844,200 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 48.80% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 65.97% |
78216 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 27,552 | 48.74% |
| Black | 2,405 | 4.25% |
| Hispanic | 25,559 | 45.21% |
| Asian | 667 | 1.18% |
| Native American | 280 | 0.5% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 68 | 0.12% |
78216 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,386 | 21.24% |
| Black | 362 | 5.55% |
| Hispanic | 4,424 | 67.79% |
| Asian | 335 | 5.13% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.25% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.05% |
78216 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,019 | 8.79% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,339 | 23.24% |
| High School Diploma | 4,885 | 21.27% |
| No High School Diploma | 357 | 1.55% |
| GED or Alternate | 763 | 3.32% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,818 | 20.98% |
| Associates Degree | 1,367 | 5.95% |
| Masters Degree | 2,105 | 9.16% |
| Professional Degree | 891 | 3.88% |
| Doctorate Degree | 425 | 1.85% |