78617 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 78617 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78617 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78617 is 4.2%.
| Population | 29,244 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.83% |
| Population Density | 469 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,414 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $68,069 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $683,760 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (January 2025) | 4.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 62.52% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 85.68% |
78617 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 10,488 | 30.41% |
| Black | 2,107 | 6.11% |
| Hispanic | 21,559 | 62.52% |
| Asian | 205 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 127 | 0.37% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78617 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 216 | 3.98% |
| Black | 423 | 7.8% |
| Hispanic | 4,715 | 86.96% |
| Asian | 58 | 1.07% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.09% |
78617 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 555 | 7.29% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,089 | 14.3% |
| High School Diploma | 2,564 | 33.68% |
| No High School Diploma | 248 | 3.26% |
| GED or Alternate | 735 | 9.65% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,781 | 23.39% |
| Associates Degree | 503 | 6.61% |
| Masters Degree | 118 | 1.55% |
| Professional Degree | 20 | 0.26% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |