78577 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 78577 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78577 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78577 is 4.1%.
| Population | 79,496 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.00% |
| Population Density | 2,264 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 19,776 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $39,490 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $549,350 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (December 2024) | 4.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 56.17% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 98.55% |
78577 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 58,057 | 43.47% |
| Black | 300 | 0.22% |
| Hispanic | 75,022 | 56.17% |
| Asian | 146 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.02% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 10 | 0.01% |
78577 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 287 | 1.09% |
| Black | 39 | 0.15% |
| Hispanic | 25,923 | 98.59% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.02% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.01% |
78577 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,901 | 7.75% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,782 | 15.41% |
| High School Diploma | 9,092 | 37.05% |
| No High School Diploma | 844 | 3.44% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,721 | 7.01% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,652 | 18.96% |
| Associates Degree | 1,199 | 4.89% |
| Masters Degree | 882 | 3.59% |
| Professional Degree | 320 | 1.3% |
| Doctorate Degree | 149 | 0.61% |