78852 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 78852 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78852 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78852 is 4.1%.
| Population | 56,745 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.55% |
| Population Density | 75 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 15,115 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $45,029 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $392,610 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 57.44% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 97.17% |
78852 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 38,408 | 40.89% |
| Black | 256 | 0.27% |
| Hispanic | 53,957 | 57.44% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 1,261 | 1.34% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78852 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 107 | 0.82% |
| Black | 14 | 0.11% |
| Hispanic | 12,719 | 97.35% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.15% |
| Native American | 203 | 1.55% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.02% |
78852 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,261 | 7.28% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,576 | 14.87% |
| High School Diploma | 4,869 | 28.11% |
| No High School Diploma | 551 | 3.18% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,870 | 10.8% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,406 | 19.66% |
| Associates Degree | 1,654 | 9.55% |
| Masters Degree | 729 | 4.21% |
| Professional Degree | 299 | 1.73% |
| Doctorate Degree | 106 | 0.61% |