78550 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 78550 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78550 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78550 is 4.1%.
| Population | 54,441 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.30% |
| Population Density | 601 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 16,618 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $41,961 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $447,320 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024) | 4.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 50.19% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 93.75% |
78550 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 43,060 | 47.6% |
| Black | 1,094 | 1.21% |
| Hispanic | 45,366 | 50.15% |
| Asian | 708 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 165 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 72 | 0.08% |
78550 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 683 | 4.91% |
| Black | 59 | 0.42% |
| Hispanic | 13,084 | 94.1% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.04% |
78550 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,692 | 7.46% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,385 | 19.33% |
| High School Diploma | 6,383 | 28.14% |
| No High School Diploma | 450 | 1.98% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,303 | 5.75% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,669 | 20.59% |
| Associates Degree | 2,148 | 9.47% |
| Masters Degree | 1,033 | 4.55% |
| Professional Degree | 522 | 2.3% |
| Doctorate Degree | 95 | 0.42% |