78942 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 78942 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78942 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78942 is 4.1%.
| Population | 9,746 |
| Population Growth Rate | 13.27% |
| Population Density | 45 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,934 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $59,232 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $448,360 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 61.72% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 55.60% |
78942 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 7,327 | 61.72% |
| Black | 1,202 | 10.12% |
| Hispanic | 3,180 | 26.79% |
| Asian | 151 | 1.27% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78942 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 645 | 32.53% |
| Black | 189 | 9.53% |
| Hispanic | 1,131 | 57.03% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.76% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78942 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 565 | 14.24% |
| Bachelor Degree | 400 | 10.08% |
| High School Diploma | 1,504 | 37.91% |
| No High School Diploma | 73 | 1.84% |
| GED or Alternate | 262 | 6.6% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 696 | 17.54% |
| Associates Degree | 286 | 7.21% |
| Masters Degree | 157 | 3.96% |
| Professional Degree | 15 | 0.38% |
| Doctorate Degree | 9 | 0.23% |