78520 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 78520 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78520 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78520 is 4.1%.
| Population | 62,344 |
| Population Growth Rate | -3.52% |
| Population Density | 1,463 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 17,179 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $42,484 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $390,380 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024) | 4.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 56.11% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 98.44% |
78520 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 43,909 | 43.53% |
| Black | 175 | 0.17% |
| Hispanic | 56,596 | 56.11% |
| Asian | 145 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 46 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78520 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 155 | 1.1% |
| Black | 21 | 0.15% |
| Hispanic | 13,927 | 98.48% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.01% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.04% |
78520 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,372 | 6.41% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,798 | 17.74% |
| High School Diploma | 5,481 | 25.61% |
| No High School Diploma | 755 | 3.53% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,688 | 7.89% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,761 | 22.24% |
| Associates Degree | 1,709 | 7.98% |
| Masters Degree | 1,152 | 5.38% |
| Professional Degree | 365 | 1.71% |
| Doctorate Degree | 324 | 1.51% |