78247 can be classified socioeconomically as 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 78247 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78247 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78247 is 4.1%.
| Population | 49,888 |
| Population Growth Rate | -4.34% |
| Population Density | 3,817 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 17,863 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $79,177 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $303,520 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 56.45% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 59.56% |
78247 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 35,005 | 56.37% |
| Black | 2,813 | 4.53% |
| Hispanic | 22,532 | 36.29% |
| Asian | 1,373 | 2.21% |
| Native American | 287 | 0.46% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 84 | 0.14% |
78247 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,712 | 28.57% |
| Black | 621 | 6.54% |
| Hispanic | 5,879 | 61.93% |
| Asian | 249 | 2.62% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.28% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.05% |
78247 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 3,160 | 10.25% |
| Bachelor Degree | 7,971 | 25.86% |
| High School Diploma | 5,249 | 17.03% |
| No High School Diploma | 400 | 1.3% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,124 | 3.65% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 6,806 | 22.08% |
| Associates Degree | 2,876 | 9.33% |
| Masters Degree | 2,493 | 8.09% |
| Professional Degree | 584 | 1.89% |
| Doctorate Degree | 160 | 0.52% |