78840 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 78840 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78840 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78840 is 4.1%.
| Population | 47,030 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.79% |
| Population Density | 27 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,777 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $52,296 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $412,750 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 50.98% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 94.4% |
78840 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 36,812 | 47.74% |
| Black | 517 | 0.67% |
| Hispanic | 39,313 | 50.98% |
| Asian | 316 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 152 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.01% |
78840 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 451 | 4.39% |
| Black | 53 | 0.52% |
| Hispanic | 9,716 | 94.66% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.02% |
78840 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,727 | 9.01% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,364 | 17.56% |
| High School Diploma | 6,129 | 31.99% |
| No High School Diploma | 417 | 2.18% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,409 | 7.35% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,092 | 16.14% |
| Associates Degree | 1,847 | 9.64% |
| Masters Degree | 904 | 4.72% |
| Professional Degree | 239 | 1.25% |
| Doctorate Degree | 32 | 0.17% |
