78537 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 78537 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78537 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78537 is 4.1%.
| Population | 51,034 |
| Population Growth Rate | 12.30% |
| Population Density | 679 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,157 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $32,155 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $401,310 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 60.86% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 99.36% |
78537 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 31,201 | 38.84% |
| Black | 29 | 0.04% |
| Hispanic | 48,897 | 60.86% |
| Asian | 98 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 112 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78537 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 84 | 0.56% |
| Black | 4 | 0.03% |
| Hispanic | 14,921 | 99.37% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.02% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.02% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78537 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 748 | 6.99% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,233 | 11.52% |
| High School Diploma | 4,170 | 38.97% |
| No High School Diploma | 454 | 4.24% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,032 | 9.64% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,050 | 19.16% |
| Associates Degree | 576 | 5.38% |
| Masters Degree | 347 | 3.24% |
| Professional Degree | 24 | 0.22% |
| Doctorate Degree | 66 | 0.62% |