78212 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 78212 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78212 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78212 is 3.7%.
| Population | 26,911 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.74% |
| Population Density | 3,819 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,249 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $52,783 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $1,338,010 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (February 2025) | 3.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 49.35% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 85.95% |
78212 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 17,715 | 49.27% |
| Black | 782 | 2.17% |
| Hispanic | 16,911 | 47.03% |
| Asian | 246 | 0.68% |
| Native American | 241 | 0.67% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 62 | 0.17% |
78212 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 707 | 10.45% |
| Black | 136 | 2.01% |
| Hispanic | 5,867 | 86.75% |
| Asian | 48 | 0.71% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.01% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.06% |
78212 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,323 | 8.86% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,259 | 21.83% |
| High School Diploma | 2,962 | 19.84% |
| No High School Diploma | 356 | 2.38% |
| GED or Alternate | 860 | 5.76% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,662 | 17.83% |
| Associates Degree | 898 | 6.01% |
| Masters Degree | 1,482 | 9.92% |
| Professional Degree | 817 | 5.47% |
| Doctorate Degree | 313 | 2.1% |
