78549 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Texas. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 78549 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78549 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78549 is 4.1%.
| Population | 838 |
| Population Growth Rate | 19.89% |
| Population Density | 24 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 170 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $16,205 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 57.4% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 98.79% |
78549 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 812 | 42.6% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1,094 | 57.4% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78549 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5 | 1.21% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 407 | 98.79% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78549 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Diploma | 58 | 54.21% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 0 | 0% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 36 | 33.64% |
| Associates Degree | 13 | 12.15% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
