78861 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 78861 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78861 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78861 is 3.7%.
| Population | 13,131 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 29 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,245 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $54,852 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $531,190 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (February 2025) | 3.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 57.19% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 64.18% |
78861 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 10,128 | 57.19% |
| Black | 746 | 4.21% |
| Hispanic | 6,757 | 38.15% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 61 | 0.34% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78861 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 614 | 33.96% |
| Black | 15 | 0.83% |
| Hispanic | 1,170 | 64.71% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.17% |
78861 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,060 | 14.08% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,253 | 16.65% |
| High School Diploma | 2,133 | 28.34% |
| No High School Diploma | 211 | 2.8% |
| GED or Alternate | 791 | 10.51% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,067 | 14.18% |
| Associates Degree | 625 | 8.3% |
| Masters Degree | 267 | 3.55% |
| Professional Degree | 107 | 1.42% |
| Doctorate Degree | 12 | 0.16% |