78873 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 78873 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78873 is White. The current unemployment level in 78873 is 4.1%.
| Population | 1,278 |
| Population Growth Rate | -31.04% |
| Population Density | 3 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 590 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $57,750 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $421,840 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 79.29% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 56.04% |
78873 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,210 | 79.29% |
| Black | 37 | 2.42% |
| Hispanic | 279 | 18.28% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78873 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 232 | 57.71% |
| Black | 3 | 0.75% |
| Hispanic | 167 | 41.54% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78873 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 67 | 6.04% |
| Bachelor Degree | 203 | 18.3% |
| High School Diploma | 382 | 34.45% |
| No High School Diploma | 20 | 1.8% |
| GED or Alternate | 52 | 4.69% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 257 | 23.17% |
| Associates Degree | 62 | 5.59% |
| Masters Degree | 54 | 4.87% |
| Professional Degree | 5 | 0.45% |
| Doctorate Degree | 7 | 0.63% |