78224 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 78224 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78224 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78224 is 4.1%.
| Population | 20,965 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 1,371 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,016 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $50,242 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $339,500 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 54.68% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 94.81% |
78224 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 14,644 | 43.32% |
| Black | 197 | 0.58% |
| Hispanic | 18,485 | 54.68% |
| Asian | 242 | 0.72% |
| Native American | 239 | 0.71% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78224 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 195 | 3.13% |
| Black | 103 | 1.66% |
| Hispanic | 5,906 | 94.92% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.03% |
78224 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 777 | 10.08% |
| Bachelor Degree | 650 | 8.43% |
| High School Diploma | 2,796 | 36.28% |
| No High School Diploma | 402 | 5.22% |
| GED or Alternate | 681 | 8.84% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,380 | 17.91% |
| Associates Degree | 756 | 9.81% |
| Masters Degree | 237 | 3.08% |
| Professional Degree | 16 | 0.21% |
| Doctorate Degree | 12 | 0.16% |