78872 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Texas. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 78872 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78872 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78872 is 4.1%.
| Population | 1,161 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 5 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 608 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $33,636 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 56.6% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 97.72% |
78872 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 659 | 40.68% |
| Black | 44 | 2.72% |
| Hispanic | 917 | 56.6% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78872 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 12 | 2.28% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 515 | 97.72% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78872 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 45 | 5.79% |
| Bachelor Degree | 85 | 10.94% |
| High School Diploma | 203 | 26.13% |
| No High School Diploma | 20 | 2.57% |
| GED or Alternate | 46 | 5.92% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 252 | 32.43% |
| Associates Degree | 108 | 13.9% |
| Masters Degree | 13 | 1.67% |
| Professional Degree | 3 | 0.39% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2 | 0.26% |
