78040 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 78040 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78040 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78040 is 4.4%.
| Population | 36,727 |
| Population Growth Rate | -12.26% |
| Population Density | 5,657 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,702 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $29,836 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $473,980 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (October 2024) | 4.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 60.22% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 99.81% |
78040 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 23,755 | 39.37% |
| Black | 179 | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 36,337 | 60.22% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.05% |
| Native American | 38 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78040 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 10 | 0.11% |
| Black | 3 | 0.03% |
| Hispanic | 8,820 | 99.81% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.05% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78040 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 734 | 5.96% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,119 | 9.08% |
| High School Diploma | 4,511 | 36.62% |
| No High School Diploma | 883 | 7.17% |
| GED or Alternate | 881 | 7.15% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,774 | 22.52% |
| Associates Degree | 989 | 8.03% |
| Masters Degree | 289 | 2.35% |
| Professional Degree | 93 | 0.75% |
| Doctorate Degree | 46 | 0.37% |