78947 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 78947 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78947 is White. The current unemployment level in 78947 is 4.1%.
| Population | 4,818 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.35% |
| Population Density | 23 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,854 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $70,438 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $589,630 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 87.22% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 69.22% |
78947 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,314 | 87.22% |
| Black | 58 | 1.17% |
| Hispanic | 517 | 10.45% |
| Asian | 57 | 1.15% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78947 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 733 | 72.5% |
| Black | 62 | 6.13% |
| Hispanic | 206 | 20.38% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.59% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.3% |
78947 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 275 | 8.81% |
| Bachelor Degree | 382 | 12.24% |
| High School Diploma | 1,259 | 40.33% |
| No High School Diploma | 19 | 0.61% |
| GED or Alternate | 182 | 5.83% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 688 | 22.04% |
| Associates Degree | 191 | 6.12% |
| Masters Degree | 73 | 2.34% |
| Professional Degree | 48 | 1.54% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5 | 0.16% |