78721 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 78721 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78721 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78721 is 4.1%.
| Population | 10,445 |
| Population Growth Rate | -13.81% |
| Population Density | 2,631 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,999 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $61,462 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $355,930 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 44.36% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 71.99% |
78721 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,793 | 44.36% |
| Black | 2,125 | 16.27% |
| Hispanic | 4,835 | 37.02% |
| Asian | 186 | 1.42% |
| Native American | 120 | 0.92% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78721 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 123 | 5.52% |
| Black | 441 | 19.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,619 | 72.7% |
| Asian | 28 | 1.26% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.45% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.27% |
78721 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 406 | 8.67% |
| Bachelor Degree | 749 | 15.99% |
| High School Diploma | 1,593 | 34.01% |
| No High School Diploma | 219 | 4.68% |
| GED or Alternate | 382 | 8.16% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 853 | 18.21% |
| Associates Degree | 266 | 5.68% |
| Masters Degree | 159 | 3.39% |
| Professional Degree | 47 | 1% |
| Doctorate Degree | 10 | 0.21% |
