78606 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 78606 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78606 is White. The current unemployment level in 78606 is 4.1%.
| Population | 6,942 |
| Population Growth Rate | 24.1% |
| Population Density | 34 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,947 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $74,599 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $561,720 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 76.41% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 55.89% |
78606 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,305 | 76.41% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1,596 | 22.99% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.17% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.43% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78606 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 565 | 56.96% |
| Black | 8 | 0.81% |
| Hispanic | 414 | 41.73% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78606 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 248 | 7.91% |
| Bachelor Degree | 628 | 20.03% |
| High School Diploma | 894 | 28.51% |
| No High School Diploma | 39 | 1.24% |
| GED or Alternate | 139 | 4.43% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 661 | 21.08% |
| Associates Degree | 207 | 6.6% |
| Masters Degree | 190 | 6.06% |
| Professional Degree | 100 | 3.19% |
| Doctorate Degree | 30 | 0.96% |
