78834 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 78834 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78834 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78834 is 4.1%.
| Population | 7,386 |
| Population Growth Rate | -15.54% |
| Population Density | 17 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,451 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $23,979 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $955,180 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 59.05% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 94.77% |
78834 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,288 | 39.45% |
| Black | 18 | 0.17% |
| Hispanic | 6,418 | 59.05% |
| Asian | 127 | 1.17% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78834 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 83 | 4.04% |
| Black | 10 | 0.49% |
| Hispanic | 1,958 | 95.19% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78834 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 128 | 4.8% |
| Bachelor Degree | 283 | 10.61% |
| High School Diploma | 1,016 | 38.08% |
| No High School Diploma | 37 | 1.39% |
| GED or Alternate | 319 | 11.96% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 622 | 23.31% |
| Associates Degree | 158 | 5.92% |
| Masters Degree | 68 | 2.55% |
| Professional Degree | 37 | 1.39% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
