78253 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 78253 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78253 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78253 is 4.1%.
| Population | 63,735 |
| Population Growth Rate | 45.07% |
| Population Density | 1,215 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,279 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $106,343 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $298,120 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 47.75% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 59.79% |
78253 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 36,225 | 47.75% |
| Black | 6,008 | 7.92% |
| Hispanic | 29,954 | 39.49% |
| Asian | 3,068 | 4.04% |
| Native American | 604 | 0.8% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78253 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,492 | 23.29% |
| Black | 1,994 | 10.34% |
| Hispanic | 12,141 | 62.95% |
| Asian | 554 | 2.87% |
| Native American | 38 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 67 | 0.35% |
78253 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,146 | 6.78% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,271 | 25.28% |
| High School Diploma | 2,774 | 16.42% |
| No High School Diploma | 150 | 0.89% |
| GED or Alternate | 699 | 4.14% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,368 | 19.94% |
| Associates Degree | 2,024 | 11.98% |
| Masters Degree | 2,056 | 12.17% |
| Professional Degree | 251 | 1.49% |
| Doctorate Degree | 155 | 0.92% |
