78516 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 78516 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78516 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78516 is 4.1%.
| Population | 34,469 |
| Population Growth Rate | -3.58% |
| Population Density | 1,276 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,786 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $40,583 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $377,910 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 53.83% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 98.88% |
78516 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 26,311 | 46.06% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 30,751 | 53.83% |
| Asian | 2 | 0% |
| Native American | 65 | 0.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78516 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 87 | 0.91% |
| Black | 10 | 0.1% |
| Hispanic | 9,479 | 98.89% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.01% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78516 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,025 | 9.46% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,026 | 9.47% |
| High School Diploma | 4,450 | 41.07% |
| No High School Diploma | 266 | 2.46% |
| GED or Alternate | 855 | 7.89% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,181 | 20.13% |
| Associates Degree | 521 | 4.81% |
| Masters Degree | 405 | 3.74% |
| Professional Degree | 39 | 0.36% |
| Doctorate Degree | 67 | 0.62% |