78218 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 78218 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78218 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78218 is 4.1%.
| Population | 37,122 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.68% |
| Population Density | 3,398 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,311 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $45,884 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $577,130 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 41.88% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 66.02% |
78218 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 19,767 | 41.85% |
| Black | 6,531 | 13.83% |
| Hispanic | 19,400 | 41.08% |
| Asian | 1,126 | 2.38% |
| Native American | 376 | 0.8% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 29 | 0.06% |
78218 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 920 | 10.58% |
| Black | 1,613 | 18.55% |
| Hispanic | 5,917 | 68.06% |
| Asian | 203 | 2.33% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 23 | 0.26% |
78218 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,704 | 10.42% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,843 | 11.27% |
| High School Diploma | 4,969 | 30.38% |
| No High School Diploma | 416 | 2.54% |
| GED or Alternate | 975 | 5.96% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,014 | 24.54% |
| Associates Degree | 1,284 | 7.85% |
| Masters Degree | 811 | 4.96% |
| Professional Degree | 230 | 1.41% |
| Doctorate Degree | 109 | 0.67% |
