78251 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 78251 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78251 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78251 is 4.1%.
| Population | 62,064 |
| Population Growth Rate | 5.89% |
| Population Density | 4,266 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 17,193 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $69,346 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $307,510 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 46.70% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 77.05% |
78251 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 40,368 | 45.39% |
| Black | 5,115 | 5.75% |
| Hispanic | 41,488 | 46.65% |
| Asian | 1,583 | 1.78% |
| Native American | 290 | 0.33% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 99 | 0.11% |
78251 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,337 | 11.39% |
| Black | 895 | 7.63% |
| Hispanic | 9,258 | 78.89% |
| Asian | 207 | 1.76% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 24 | 0.2% |
78251 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,921 | 10.35% |
| Bachelor Degree | 6,531 | 23.15% |
| High School Diploma | 5,402 | 19.15% |
| No High School Diploma | 570 | 2.02% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,123 | 3.98% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 6,655 | 23.59% |
| Associates Degree | 2,500 | 8.86% |
| Masters Degree | 2,026 | 7.18% |
| Professional Degree | 306 | 1.08% |
| Doctorate Degree | 175 | 0.62% |