78220 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 78220 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78220 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78220 is 4.1%.
| Population | 16,919 |
| Population Growth Rate | -6.09% |
| Population Density | 1,554 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,793 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $36,652 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $517,680 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 41.59% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 60.61% |
78220 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 6,702 | 31.7% |
| Black | 5,449 | 25.77% |
| Hispanic | 8,794 | 41.59% |
| Asian | 165 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 35 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78220 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 101 | 2.46% |
| Black | 1,437 | 34.99% |
| Hispanic | 2,534 | 61.7% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.63% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.1% |
78220 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 911 | 11.9% |
| Bachelor Degree | 875 | 11.43% |
| High School Diploma | 2,324 | 30.36% |
| No High School Diploma | 297 | 3.88% |
| GED or Alternate | 545 | 7.12% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,846 | 24.11% |
| Associates Degree | 564 | 7.37% |
| Masters Degree | 264 | 3.45% |
| Professional Degree | 21 | 0.27% |
| Doctorate Degree | 8 | 0.1% |
