78574 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 78574 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78574 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78574 is 4.1%.
| Population | 63,165 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.96% |
| Population Density | 1,217 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,470 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $39,413 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $394,680 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 59.75% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 98.46% |
78574 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 41,360 | 39.97% |
| Black | 192 | 0.19% |
| Hispanic | 61,823 | 59.74% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.03% |
| Native American | 65 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 12 | 0.01% |
78574 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 133 | 1.19% |
| Black | 18 | 0.16% |
| Hispanic | 10,964 | 98.47% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.01% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78574 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 934 | 6.25% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,115 | 14.15% |
| High School Diploma | 4,987 | 33.35% |
| No High School Diploma | 714 | 4.78% |
| GED or Alternate | 902 | 6.03% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,054 | 20.43% |
| Associates Degree | 1,484 | 9.93% |
| Masters Degree | 616 | 4.12% |
| Professional Degree | 52 | 0.35% |
| Doctorate Degree | 94 | 0.63% |