78629 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 78629 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78629 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78629 is 4.1%.
| Population | 12,054 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.67% |
| Population Density | 26 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,869 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $56,433 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $521,460 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 53.89% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 58.95% |
78629 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 7,855 | 53.73% |
| Black | 971 | 6.64% |
| Hispanic | 5,640 | 38.58% |
| Asian | 90 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 44 | 0.3% |
78629 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,089 | 32.71% |
| Black | 220 | 6.61% |
| Hispanic | 1,989 | 59.75% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.81% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
78629 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 346 | 6.38% |
| Bachelor Degree | 831 | 15.32% |
| High School Diploma | 1,893 | 34.91% |
| No High School Diploma | 118 | 2.18% |
| GED or Alternate | 488 | 9% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,204 | 22.2% |
| Associates Degree | 200 | 3.69% |
| Masters Degree | 218 | 4.02% |
| Professional Degree | 80 | 1.48% |
| Doctorate Degree | 45 | 0.83% |