78240 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 78240 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78240 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78240 is 4.4%.
| Population | 57,532 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.40% |
| Population Density | 5,119 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 22,672 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $56,864 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $521,410 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (October 2024) | 4.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 45.20% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 58.40% |
78240 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 33,220 | 45.14% |
| Black | 5,757 | 7.82% |
| Hispanic | 28,505 | 38.73% |
| Asian | 5,549 | 7.54% |
| Native American | 458 | 0.62% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 102 | 0.14% |
78240 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,406 | 17.73% |
| Black | 699 | 8.82% |
| Hispanic | 4,774 | 60.22% |
| Asian | 1,016 | 12.82% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.29% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 10 | 0.13% |
78240 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,698 | 8.59% |
| Bachelor Degree | 8,269 | 26.32% |
| High School Diploma | 5,169 | 16.45% |
| No High School Diploma | 467 | 1.49% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,109 | 3.53% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 6,427 | 20.46% |
| Associates Degree | 3,009 | 9.58% |
| Masters Degree | 2,832 | 9.01% |
| Professional Degree | 829 | 2.64% |
| Doctorate Degree | 609 | 1.94% |