78642 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 78642 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78642 is White. The current unemployment level in 78642 is 4.1%.
| Population | 20,699 |
| Population Growth Rate | 65.48% |
| Population Density | 202 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,981 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $109,939 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $441,640 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 72.91% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 67.64% |
78642 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 15,163 | 72.91% |
| Black | 395 | 1.9% |
| Hispanic | 5,046 | 24.26% |
| Asian | 136 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 58 | 0.28% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78642 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,353 | 70.74% |
| Black | 118 | 2.49% |
| Hispanic | 1,187 | 25.04% |
| Asian | 63 | 1.33% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.25% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.15% |
78642 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 400 | 7.62% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,467 | 27.96% |
| High School Diploma | 1,229 | 23.42% |
| No High School Diploma | 72 | 1.37% |
| GED or Alternate | 161 | 3.07% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,006 | 19.17% |
| Associates Degree | 552 | 10.52% |
| Masters Degree | 310 | 5.91% |
| Professional Degree | 39 | 0.74% |
| Doctorate Degree | 11 | 0.21% |