78405 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 78405 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78405 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78405 is 4.1%.
| Population | 14,901 |
| Population Growth Rate | -8.24% |
| Population Density | 2,198 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,796 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $31,660 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $153,330 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 57.11% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 89.49% |
78405 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 9,330 | 40.51% |
| Black | 496 | 2.15% |
| Hispanic | 13,153 | 57.11% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.03% |
| Native American | 47 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78405 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 122 | 4.81% |
| Black | 129 | 5.08% |
| Hispanic | 2,282 | 89.88% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78405 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 436 | 8.37% |
| Bachelor Degree | 251 | 4.82% |
| High School Diploma | 2,416 | 46.36% |
| No High School Diploma | 232 | 4.45% |
| GED or Alternate | 785 | 15.06% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 877 | 16.83% |
| Associates Degree | 169 | 3.24% |
| Masters Degree | 36 | 0.69% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 9 | 0.17% |
