78229 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 78229 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78229 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78229 is 3.2%.
| Population | 34,082 |
| Population Growth Rate | 7.10% |
| Population Density | 6,000 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,896 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $41,128 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $46,330 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 3.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 42.46% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 57.56% |
78229 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 19,211 | 42.43% |
| Black | 3,855 | 8.51% |
| Hispanic | 17,494 | 38.64% |
| Asian | 4,582 | 10.12% |
| Native American | 100 | 0.22% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 33 | 0.07% |
78229 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 363 | 15.36% |
| Black | 214 | 9.05% |
| Hispanic | 1,408 | 59.56% |
| Asian | 371 | 15.69% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.21% |
78229 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 917 | 5.6% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,354 | 20.49% |
| High School Diploma | 3,899 | 23.82% |
| No High School Diploma | 254 | 1.55% |
| GED or Alternate | 709 | 4.33% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,840 | 23.46% |
| Associates Degree | 1,374 | 8.39% |
| Masters Degree | 1,219 | 7.45% |
| Professional Degree | 541 | 3.31% |
| Doctorate Degree | 261 | 1.59% |