78717 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 78717 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78717 is Asian. The current unemployment level in 78717 is 4.1%.
| Population | 34,499 |
| Population Growth Rate | 22.77% |
| Population Density | 3,588 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,576 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 7.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $120,027 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $413,310 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 50.96% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Asian - 48.76% |
78717 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 18,077 | 50.93% |
| Black | 2,231 | 6.29% |
| Hispanic | 5,156 | 14.53% |
| Asian | 9,853 | 27.76% |
| Native American | 158 | 0.45% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 19 | 0.05% |
78717 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,796 | 29.75% |
| Black | 260 | 4.31% |
| Hispanic | 888 | 14.71% |
| Asian | 3,066 | 50.8% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.38% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.05% |
78717 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 624 | 4.11% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,655 | 37.24% |
| High School Diploma | 1,550 | 10.21% |
| No High School Diploma | 114 | 0.75% |
| GED or Alternate | 197 | 1.3% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,288 | 15.07% |
| Associates Degree | 1,587 | 10.45% |
| Masters Degree | 2,501 | 16.47% |
| Professional Degree | 293 | 1.93% |
| Doctorate Degree | 376 | 2.48% |
