78573 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 78573 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78573 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78573 is 4.1%.
| Population | 43,555 |
| Population Growth Rate | 10.68% |
| Population Density | 1,110 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,888 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $42,279 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $591,690 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 61.61% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 99.47% |
78573 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 25,475 | 37.86% |
| Black | 53 | 0.08% |
| Hispanic | 41,454 | 61.61% |
| Asian | 195 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 109 | 0.16% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78573 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 14 | 0.26% |
| Black | 9 | 0.17% |
| Hispanic | 5,422 | 99.5% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.02% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78573 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 667 | 6.49% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,510 | 14.69% |
| High School Diploma | 2,872 | 27.95% |
| No High School Diploma | 375 | 3.65% |
| GED or Alternate | 833 | 8.11% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,537 | 24.69% |
| Associates Degree | 973 | 9.47% |
| Masters Degree | 373 | 3.63% |
| Professional Degree | 131 | 1.27% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6 | 0.06% |
