78239 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 78239 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78239 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78239 is 4.4%.
| Population | 30,482 |
| Population Growth Rate | 7.43% |
| Population Density | 4,534 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,933 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $64,398 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $322,900 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (October 2024) | 4.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 45.80% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 62.92% |
78239 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 17,996 | 45.55% |
| Black | 5,158 | 13.05% |
| Hispanic | 14,925 | 37.77% |
| Asian | 969 | 2.45% |
| Native American | 248 | 0.63% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 215 | 0.54% |
78239 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 378 | 11.24% |
| Black | 701 | 20.84% |
| Hispanic | 2,192 | 65.18% |
| Asian | 65 | 1.93% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 20 | 0.59% |
78239 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,743 | 10.66% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,430 | 14.86% |
| High School Diploma | 3,928 | 24.02% |
| No High School Diploma | 423 | 2.59% |
| GED or Alternate | 727 | 4.44% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,646 | 22.29% |
| Associates Degree | 1,671 | 10.22% |
| Masters Degree | 1,325 | 8.1% |
| Professional Degree | 212 | 1.3% |
| Doctorate Degree | 251 | 1.53% |