78572 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 78572 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78572 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78572 is 4.1%.
| Population | 76,753 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.70% |
| Population Density | 590 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 21,254 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $48,288 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $484,050 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024) | 4.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 57.21% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 97.73% |
78572 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 47,247 | 41.09% |
| Black | 397 | 0.35% |
| Hispanic | 65,780 | 57.21% |
| Asian | 1,468 | 1.28% |
| Native American | 83 | 0.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.01% |
78572 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 389 | 1.43% |
| Black | 56 | 0.21% |
| Hispanic | 26,668 | 97.84% |
| Asian | 139 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.01% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.01% |
78572 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,923 | 6.87% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,039 | 18.02% |
| High School Diploma | 8,459 | 30.24% |
| No High School Diploma | 942 | 3.37% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,953 | 6.98% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,215 | 18.64% |
| Associates Degree | 1,718 | 6.14% |
| Masters Degree | 2,012 | 7.19% |
| Professional Degree | 467 | 1.67% |
| Doctorate Degree | 243 | 0.87% |