78602 can be classified socioeconomically as 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 78602 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78602 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78602 is 4.1%.
| Population | 34,978 |
| Population Growth Rate | 16.48% |
| Population Density | 186 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,732 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $81,101 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $421,650 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 61.18% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 61.36% |
78602 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 23,272 | 61.18% |
| Black | 1,890 | 4.97% |
| Hispanic | 11,962 | 31.45% |
| Asian | 410 | 1.08% |
| Native American | 507 | 1.33% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78602 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,867 | 30.7% |
| Black | 291 | 4.78% |
| Hispanic | 3,863 | 63.52% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.69% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.16% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 9 | 0.15% |
78602 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,799 | 12% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,093 | 13.96% |
| High School Diploma | 3,772 | 25.16% |
| No High School Diploma | 161 | 1.07% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,387 | 9.25% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,104 | 20.71% |
| Associates Degree | 1,387 | 9.25% |
| Masters Degree | 955 | 6.37% |
| Professional Degree | 250 | 1.67% |
| Doctorate Degree | 82 | 0.55% |
