78552 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 78552 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78552 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78552 is 4.1%.
| Population | 40,824 |
| Population Growth Rate | 7.90% |
| Population Density | 551 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,421 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $54,586 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $468,670 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 49.74% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 91.48% |
78552 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 32,077 | 48.32% |
| Black | 402 | 0.61% |
| Hispanic | 33,011 | 49.72% |
| Asian | 827 | 1.25% |
| Native American | 54 | 0.08% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 17 | 0.03% |
78552 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 336 | 7.14% |
| Black | 23 | 0.49% |
| Hispanic | 4,329 | 92.03% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
78552 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,166 | 6.78% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,889 | 16.8% |
| High School Diploma | 5,566 | 32.37% |
| No High School Diploma | 317 | 1.84% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,644 | 9.56% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,154 | 18.34% |
| Associates Degree | 1,199 | 6.97% |
| Masters Degree | 778 | 4.52% |
| Professional Degree | 332 | 1.93% |
| Doctorate Degree | 151 | 0.88% |