78589 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 78589 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78589 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78589 is 4.4%.
| Population | 40,115 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.03% |
| Population Density | 1,786 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,646 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $44,246 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $370,360 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (October 2024) | 4.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 56.53% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 98.71% |
78589 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 29,946 | 43.39% |
| Black | 40 | 0.06% |
| Hispanic | 39,012 | 56.52% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.01% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 14 | 0.02% |
78589 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 106 | 1% |
| Black | 15 | 0.14% |
| Hispanic | 10,433 | 98.71% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.02% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
78589 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 857 | 7.92% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,348 | 12.45% |
| High School Diploma | 4,164 | 38.46% |
| No High School Diploma | 433 | 4% |
| GED or Alternate | 939 | 8.67% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,086 | 19.27% |
| Associates Degree | 580 | 5.36% |
| Masters Degree | 329 | 3.04% |
| Professional Degree | 87 | 0.8% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3 | 0.03% |