78503 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 78503 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78503 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78503 is 4.8%.
| Population | 21,799 |
| Population Growth Rate | -10.64% |
| Population Density | 1,030 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,208 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $40,012 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $49,880 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 63.66% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 95.83% |
78503 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 10,216 | 35.38% |
| Black | 147 | 0.51% |
| Hispanic | 18,384 | 63.66% |
| Asian | 132 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78503 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 108 | 3.88% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2,667 | 95.87% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78503 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 247 | 3.17% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,780 | 22.88% |
| High School Diploma | 2,071 | 26.62% |
| No High School Diploma | 243 | 3.12% |
| GED or Alternate | 332 | 4.27% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,562 | 20.07% |
| Associates Degree | 677 | 8.7% |
| Masters Degree | 429 | 5.51% |
| Professional Degree | 383 | 4.92% |
| Doctorate Degree | 57 | 0.73% |