78557 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 78557 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78557 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78557 is 4.8%.
| Population | 14,075 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.58% |
| Population Density | 1,830 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,834 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $39,504 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $34,080 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 71.55% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 99.96% |
78557 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,510 | 28.44% |
| Black | 2 | 0.01% |
| Hispanic | 13,863 | 71.55% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78557 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1 | 0.04% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2,363 | 99.96% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78557 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 215 | 5.13% |
| Bachelor Degree | 797 | 19.04% |
| High School Diploma | 1,770 | 42.27% |
| No High School Diploma | 190 | 4.54% |
| GED or Alternate | 160 | 3.82% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 540 | 12.9% |
| Associates Degree | 272 | 6.5% |
| Masters Degree | 139 | 3.32% |
| Professional Degree | 104 | 2.48% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |