78244 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 78244 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78244 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78244 is 4.1%.
| Population | 36,234 |
| Population Growth Rate | 18.34% |
| Population Density | 5,007 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,261 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $61,392 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $341,500 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 39.17% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 58.53% |
78244 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 16,157 | 36% |
| Black | 10,593 | 23.61% |
| Hispanic | 17,534 | 39.07% |
| Asian | 372 | 0.83% |
| Native American | 113 | 0.25% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 107 | 0.24% |
78244 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 592 | 8.76% |
| Black | 1,953 | 28.89% |
| Hispanic | 4,068 | 60.17% |
| Asian | 108 | 1.6% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.25% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 23 | 0.34% |
78244 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,726 | 10.98% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,459 | 15.65% |
| High School Diploma | 4,050 | 25.77% |
| No High School Diploma | 343 | 2.18% |
| GED or Alternate | 908 | 5.78% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,640 | 23.17% |
| Associates Degree | 1,626 | 10.35% |
| Masters Degree | 806 | 5.13% |
| Professional Degree | 110 | 0.7% |
| Doctorate Degree | 45 | 0.29% |
