78226 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 78226 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78226 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78226 is 4.1%.
| Population | 7,357 |
| Population Growth Rate | 5.24% |
| Population Density | 1,909 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,168 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $28,247 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $155,960 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 53.28% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 96.28% |
78226 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,386 | 44.31% |
| Black | 142 | 1.17% |
| Hispanic | 6,477 | 53.28% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 151 | 1.24% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78226 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 36 | 1.21% |
| Black | 61 | 2.05% |
| Hispanic | 2,872 | 96.57% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78226 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 277 | 13.18% |
| Bachelor Degree | 115 | 5.47% |
| High School Diploma | 799 | 38.01% |
| No High School Diploma | 53 | 2.52% |
| GED or Alternate | 213 | 10.13% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 330 | 15.7% |
| Associates Degree | 252 | 11.99% |
| Masters Degree | 47 | 2.24% |
| Professional Degree | 16 | 0.76% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
