78541 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 78541 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78541 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78541 is 4.4%.
| Population | 48,558 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.90% |
| Population Density | 167 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,289 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $39,352 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $407,580 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (October 2024) | 4.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 54.85% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 95.16% |
78541 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 34,283 | 44.45% |
| Black | 355 | 0.46% |
| Hispanic | 42,303 | 54.85% |
| Asian | 91 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 97 | 0.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78541 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 157 | 2.63% |
| Black | 73 | 1.22% |
| Hispanic | 5,697 | 95.28% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.84% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78541 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,257 | 8.56% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,906 | 19.79% |
| High School Diploma | 4,065 | 27.68% |
| No High School Diploma | 329 | 2.24% |
| GED or Alternate | 878 | 5.98% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,383 | 23.04% |
| Associates Degree | 920 | 6.27% |
| Masters Degree | 618 | 4.21% |
| Professional Degree | 161 | 1.1% |
| Doctorate Degree | 167 | 1.14% |